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Equinix is expanding in Brazil, viewing the country as a key market in Latin America amid growing demand for data center services and artificial intelligence adoption. The company operates eight data centers in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with a ninth under construction, and has acquired five sites for potential future growth. Brazil's abundant renewable energy and government incentives for data center equipment enhance its attractiveness. Equinix's regional strategy also includes operations in Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, reflecting its long-term commitment to the Latin American digital infrastructure market.
U.S.-based data center operator Equinix is expanding its operations in Brazil, highlighting the country as a priority market for Latin America, according to Eduardo Zago, the company's Managing Director for the region. He said Brazil offers significant opportunities for growth, supported by available infrastructure, investment potential, and increasing digital demand. Advertisement
The expansion is driven by the rising need for data center services, especially with growing adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Brazil's abundant renewable energy supply and government initiatives, including proposed exemptions for data center equipment from federal taxes, make the country an attractive destination for technology investment.
Equinix currently operates eight data centers in Brazil, all located in the southeastern states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with a ninth facility under construction. In addition, the company has acquired five real estate sites for potential future development, although no immediate plans have been confirmed. Zago noted that any future expansion will depend on market demand and the pace of digital infrastructure growth.
He emphasized that Brazil is a market with no shortage of either space or investment, and said the company is undergoing strong expansion in the country. This growth is part of a broader regional strategy, as Equinix also operates data centers in Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Colombia. The company's approach reflects a long-term commitment to supporting the region's increasing need for secure, scalable, and energy-efficient data center services.
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