Equinix Inc., a digital infrastructure company headquartered in the United States (US), has completed its acquisition of three data centers in Manila, becoming the newest player in the country’s growing data center industry.

In a statement, Equinix announced that it has acquired the data centers from technology solutions provider Total Information Management (TIM), which are located in Metro Manila and Cavite.

With a carrier-neutral scheme, the three high-performance hubs can provide more than 1,000 cabinets of capacity, supporting the critical expansion needs of its clients. 

Equinix Asia-Pacific President Cyrus Adaggra said the acquisition affirms the company’s commitment to empower the Philippines with “innovative, world-class infrastructure to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.”

Equinix’s entry into the Philippines comes as the local digital economy remains robust, driven by a wide range of transactions, including e-commerce and digital media.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s digital economy reached ₱2.25 trillion in 2024, accounting for 8.5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

With a thriving digital population and government initiatives, this accelerates the country’s demand for high-performance digital infrastructure and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Equinix said its newly acquired data centers will also host the country’s leading network service providers, offering its clients greater access to more than 10,000 companies within its global ecosystem.

Globally, the digital infrastructure provider hosts more than 2,000 networks and has approximately 40 percent market share of the on-ramps to major cloud service providers.

Adding the Philippines to its network expands the company’s footprint in Southeast Asia—a region driving growth for global businesses.

Equinix said its data center network is already in operation in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It has recently announced plans to enter Thailand.

"This expansion is instrumental in fostering interconnection, enabling our customers and partners to scale seamlessly and securely within one of the region’s most dynamic digital economies,” said Adaggra.

“By broadening our footprint in the Southeast Asia region, we are not only expanding our digital platform but also supporting the development of cutting-edge AI services and technology, aligning with the governments’ digital ambitions,” he added.

Equinix operates a total of 270 data centers globally, 63 of which are located in the Asia-Pacific region.