Equinix Acquires Two Data Centers in India for $161 Million

Global digital infrastructure company Equinix has announced that it has expanded into India by acquiring two data centers in the country for $161 million. For this, the company has acquired the India operations of GPX Global Systems, which includes a fiber-connected campus in Mumbai with two data centers.

"India presents enormous opportunities for digital leaders in Asia-Pacific. Bringing Platform Equinix to India not only solidifies Equinix's position as the leading digital infrastructure provider in Asia-Pacific, but also provides a new option to local enterprises and multinationals operating in India to interconnect and manage their digital infrastructure in Mumbai. We believe our global expertise and unique interconnection ecosystem will continue to empower businesses in India," said Jeremy Deutsch, President, Equinix Asia-Pacific.

Expansion into India will help it deliver services to Indian businesses. With the upcoming 5G rollout in India, Equinix can help businesses rapidly digitize and scale their infrastructure. Additionally, the GPX India customers will be able to access Platform Equinix capabilities worldwide.

IT and telecom infrastructure pioneer Manoj Paul has been appointed as the Managing Director of Equinix India.