{"id":54416,"date":"2026-01-29T08:35:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T08:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/?p=54416"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:49:56","slug":"hong-kong-internet-exchange-hits-record-high-as-equinix-powers-42-of-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/2026\/01\/29\/hong-kong-internet-exchange-hits-record-high-as-equinix-powers-42-of-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Internet Exchange hits record high as Equinix powers 42% of capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rising demand for private interconnection and rich digital ecosystems is accelerating Hong Kong\u2019s ambitions in AI, cloud and cross-border innovation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equinix Internet Exchange (EIE) provided 42% of Internet Exchange (IX) capacity in Hong Kong last year, making it the market leader in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, EIE peak traffic in Hong Kong increased by 32.3%, significantly outpacing overall market growth of 5%. This momentum underscores Hong Kong\u2019s role as a leading regional connectivity hub and highlights Equinix\u2019s position as a trusted IX partner enabling the city\u2019s next wave of digital innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This growth is being fuelled by the proliferation of high-bandwidth digital services and the widespread adoption of advanced technologies including AI. As more enterprises integrate AI and data-driven applications into their core strategies, demand for robust processing power and seamless connectivity continues to climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong\u2019s strategic position as a \u2018super-connector\u2019 in the region further amplifies these trends, reinforcing its role as a gateway for next-generation digital infrastructure and innovation across Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joanne Hon, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Equinix, said: \u201cAs Hong Kong accelerates its journey to become a global leader in AI, machine learning and digital innovation, we are seeing unprecedented demand for secure, high-performance connectivity. The growth in Internet Exchange traffic across the city reflects the collective efforts of government, industry and technology partners building a resilient and future-ready digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt Equinix, we are proud to work alongside our customers and partners to support Hong Kong\u2019s ambitions with future-ready digital infrastructure like the new HK6 data center and open, collaborative environments where businesses of all sizes can thrive, innovate and connect with opportunities across the Greater Bay Area and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong has emerged as one of the world\u2019s most dynamic AI hubs, with more than 500 AI organisations, 290 companies and 180 investors driving innovation across finance, healthcare and government services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city\u2019s AI ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, supported by strategic government initiatives, world-class research institutions, strong cash market average daily turnover (ADT) and a vibrant IPO pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enterprises across financial services, fintech, online gaming and cloud sectors are leveraging these ecosystems and increasingly relying on the robust connectivity required for AI-powered applications and real-time digital experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This growth supports Hong Kong\u2019s ambition to lead in AI-driven innovation, reinforced by government initiatives such as the US$3 billion AI Subsidy Scheme and the AIR@InnoHK research cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tailwinds are fuelling demand for Equinix\u2019s private peering and direct connectivity services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, Equinix will launch HK6 this year, its sixth Hong Kong data centre. The facility will feature AI-ready infrastructure, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling, to support the next wave of AI, cloud and digital growth in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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