Equinix, the global interconnection and data center company has entered into an agreement to purchase a portfolio of 13 data centers across Canada from BCE (Bell) for US$750 million.
The addition of these strategic assets, their associated operations and the more than 600 customers operating within the data centers will further strengthen Equinix's global platform, which currently includes more than 210 data centers across 55 metros.
The acquisition will expand Equinix's coverage in Canada coast to coast, making it a market leader in data center and interconnection services. In addition to adding new capacity in Toronto, Ontario, where Equinix currently operates two International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers, it will extend Equinix's interconnection services to seven new metros.
The joint offering will combine Bell's telecommunications services and technology expertise with Equinix's global platform of interconnected data centers and business ecosystems.
The acquisition of the 13 Bell data centers will further extend Equinix's ability to provide businesses with the direct and secure connectivity they need to expand their global reach in new and existing markets.
Charles Meyers, President and CEO, Equinix
This expansion is a significant win for Canadian businesses, as well as for multinational companies that can leverage Platform Equinix to increase their digital presence in Canada by interconnecting to a rich ecosystem of customers, business partners and other strategic companies in Canada.
Jon Lin, President, Americas, Equinix
Jon Lin, President, Americas, Equinix:"The acquisition of these 13 strategic assets further extends the depth and breadth of Equinix's global platform, which currently spans 26 countries and 55 metros.
