Equinix Acquires New Data Center in Tokyo

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Expands to a second data center to meet the strong growth at Equinixs existing Tokyo center as the company furthers its expansion plans.

Equinix, Inc., a data centers provider and Internet exchange services company, on January 10, 2007, announced that it has added a second Internet Business Exchange (IBX) data center to its Tokyo presence, resulting from the acquisition of a long-term building lease and the purchase of assets from VSNL International.

The data center, located in the Tokyo Metropolitan area, will add approximately 740 sellable cabinets and approximately 73,000 square feet, increasing Equinixs Tokyo footprint to approximately 116,000 square feet. Equinix intends to place new customers in the center during the fourth quarter of 2007.

Equinix entered into an agreement to purchase the VSNL International leasehold improvements for $7.5 million and will lease the building from the current landlord. In addition, the company will prov -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --