THIS EXPANSION WILL PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED DIGITAL CAPACITY TO PORTUGAL .
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Equinix building new data centre in Lisbon with initial investment of € 50M
The new Equinix LS2 data centre in Lisbon , due to open in the first quarter of 2025 , will create around 30 new direct and indirect high skilled jobs and will accommodate 2,050 square meters of colocation space , offering scalable technical space and fully redundant power supplies , that deliver leading operational resiliency and worldclass security when fully built .
With a second data centre in Lisbon , Equinix is strengthening country ’ s position as a gateway between the Atlantic and Europe .
Equinix is supporting Portugal as a strategic hub for terrestrial and subsea cable networks by constructing its second IBX data centre in Lisbon . The new data centre , named LS2 International Business Exchange ( IBX ), will be located adjacent to Equinix ’ s existing LS1 site , forming a dynamic campus and a dense digital ecosystem .
This expansion will provide much-needed digital capacity to Portugal , enabling local businesses to grow and thrive while attracting international companies to leverage Platform Equinix in this strategically located hub for international networks and businesses .
Lisbon ’ s increasing significance as a subsea hub makes it an ideal location for Equinix ’ s new data centre .
The LS2 facility – representing an initial planned investment of around € 50 million – will serve as a vital gateway to Europe from Africa as well as serving as a key connection point for data communications between the Latin America , Europe and North America .
Equinix ’ s global platform , comprising of 260 data centres worldwide , including key Atlantic and Mediterranean cities such as Lisbon , Madrid , Barcelona , Bordeaux , Genoa and Milan , will further strengthen the digital connectivity across Southern Europe .
“ The surge in demand we are seeing from companies in Lisbon and across the Atlantic and Mediterranean makes this investment timely and significant ,” said Carlos Paulino , Managing Director of Equinix in Portugal . “ Lisbon has the potential to become a dense and valuable strategic hub , and we are delighted to contribute to its growth and position ourselves as the cornerstone of Europe .”
THIS EXPANSION WILL PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED DIGITAL CAPACITY TO PORTUGAL .
Together , the existing LS1 and the new LS2 Lisbon data centres will provide 2000 + cross-connections and network connectivity services for 100 + business customers , 45 + networks and four Internet Exchanges .
Equinix ’ s Lisbon sites offer customers the opportunity to be part of a highly connected digital ecosystem , including a dense mix of top global networks , cloud service providers , digital content companies , social media platforms and direct connectivity to all submarine cable landing stations in Portugal . Customers can leverage Equinix ’ s digital services – such as Equinix Fabric to build secure and scalable digital infrastructure rapidly .
The LS2 data centre is planned to be covered by 100 % renewable energy and has achieved a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) certification .
“ Equinix is committed to supporting the sustainable growth of the Internet to serve economies across the world ,” said Judith Gardiner , Vice President for Growth and Emerging Markets at Equinix . “ Lisbon has immense potential to become a valuable strategic hub for international businesses scaling their operations across Europe , the Americas and Africa . Our newest Lisbon IBX solidifies Equinix ’ s position as the leading connectivity provider for southern Europe , serving the world ’ s digital infrastructure needs beautifully .” p
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