Data center firm EdgeConneX is expanding into Japan.
The company this week announced plans to develop a facility in the greater Osaka-Kyoto area alongside Kagoya Asset Management.
The EdgeConneX greater Osaka-Kyoto data center development is targeted to be ready-for-service in 2027 with a total capacity of more than 140MW when fully built. Further details were not shared.
"This marks EdgeConneX's first entry into the Japanese market, and we are thrilled about the many growth opportunities it presents. Japan is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic markets for cloud and AI services, and we are eager to bring our innovative, sustainable solutions to meet these demands. Together, we aim to set a new standard in sustainable development, ensuring this project benefits both the present and future generations,” said Kelvin Fong, managing director for APAC, EdgeConneX.
Sadahiro Kitagawa, president and CEO of Kagoya Asset Management, added: “We are delighted to partner with EdgeConneX in this landmark project to advance Japan’s digital infrastructure. This collaboration signifies not only a major step forward in addressing the rapidly growing demand for high-quality digital infrastructure but also a strong commitment to fostering local economic growth and technological innovation.”
Founded in 2009, EdgeConneX has a global footprint of 80 data centers in operation or development across more than 50 markets across North America, Europe, APAC, and South America. The company was initially focused on smaller-scale data centers in the US, but has gradually expanded its scope and geography, moving into build-to-suit and hyperscale facilities.
Across Asia, the company has projects in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
EQT’s Infrastructure IV fund acquired the colocation provider from an investor group led by Providence Equity Partners in August 2020 for an undisclosed fee, though previous rumors of a sale suggested a potential $2.5 billion price tag. EQT’s Infrastructure’s Infrastructure V invested in EdgeConneX the following year. Investment firm Sixth Street acquired a minority stake in the firm last year.
As well as leading Kagoya Asset Management, Kitagawa is the founder of Kagoya Japan, an IT company that provides data center operation, cloud, VPS, bare metal servers, and housing services. The company operates a two-building data center site in Keihanna Academic Research City. The first launched in 2006 and offers a capacity of 252 racks, the second in 2014 with a capacity of 400 racks.