Colocation news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to colocation:

1. Equinix Acquires 29 Data Centers from Verizon for $3.6 Billion

Equinix, a leading colocation and interconnection provider, has acquired 29 data centers from Verizon for $3.6 billion. The acquisition will expand Equinix's global footprint and increase its capacity to support growing demand for cloud and digital services. (Source: CRN)

2. Digital Realty to Acquire Interxion for $8.4 Billion

Digital Realty, a leading provider of cloud-connected data centers, has agreed to acquire Interxion, a European colocation provider, for $8.4 billion. The acquisition will create a global data center platform with over 200 data centers across 15 countries. (Source: Bloomberg)

3. Google to Build New Data Center in Nevada

Google has announced plans to build a new data center in Henderson, Nevada, which will be its 24th data center in the United States. The new facility will support Google's growing cloud computing business and provide additional capacity for its customers. (Source: Data Center Knowledge)

4. Microsoft to Open New Data Center in Sweden

Microsoft has announced plans to open a new data center in Stockholm, Sweden, which will be its first data center in the country. The new facility will support Microsoft's cloud computing services, including Azure and Office 365, and provide additional capacity for its customers in the region. (Source: IT Pro)

5. Colocation Demand Drives Growth in Data Center Construction

A recent report by Synergy Research Group has found that demand for colocation services is driving growth in data center construction, with the global data center market expected to reach $55 billion by 2025. The report also found that cloud providers are increasingly building their own data centers to support growing demand for cloud services. (Source: Data Center Knowledge)

6. Edge Computing to Drive Growth in Colocation Market

A recent report by 451 Research has found that edge computing will drive growth in the colocation market, as more organizations require data centers closer to their users to support real-time data processing and analytics. The report also found that colocation providers are investing in edge computing infrastructure to support this trend. (Source: Data Center Dynamics)

7. Colocation Providers Invest in Sustainability

Several colocation providers have announced investments in sustainability initiatives, including Equinix's plans to power 100% of its data centers with renewable energy by 2025. Other providers, such as Digital Realty and Interxion, have also announced plans to reduce their carbon footprint and increase their use of renewable energy. (Source: Data Center Knowledge)

These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates related to colocation. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments in the colocation industry, I recommend following industry publications and news sources, such as Data Center Knowledge, Data Center Dynamics, and CRN.