for economic recovery . At Equinix , we ’ re working to support this shift , spearheading innovations to address the environmental impact of digital . Indeed , it has become a societal issue that requires , among other things , increased dialogue between industry and local authorities to hasten progress in this area .”

The development of PA10 is part of Equinix ’ s ongoing commitment to the French market , further supporting the growth of the local digital economy and Digital Transformation strategies .

The latest Global Interconnection Index ( GXI Vol . 5 ), an annual market study published by Equinix , reveals the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the French economy into digital overdrive , with digital leaders moving four times faster than pre-pandemic levels .

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the French economy into digital overdrive , with digital leaders moving four times faster than pre-pandemic levels .

The GXI predicts this digital acceleration will continue to fuel growth in interconnection bandwidth and Paris is shown to be the fastest growing core metro in Europe and an important ecosystem for the transport , energy and utilities sectors . Supporting this , and at an initial build cost of US $ 163 million , PA10 adds to

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