Equinix Opens $80 Million Data Center in Ashburn, Washington, D.C.

July 28, 2010 — Equinix Inc., a provider of global data center services announced the opening of DC6 in Ashburn, Washington, D.C.. DC6 is the sixth installment of Equinix Business Exchange (IBX) Data Center in the Metropolitan Area of Washington D.C.

The new IBX data center will strengthen Equinix peering, traffic exchange services and help its customers extend their market reach.

“As the economy continues to globalize, the Washington, D.C. metro area increases in strategic importance,” said Peter Ferris, president, Equinix North America. “The region serves as the main hub for inbound and outbound traffic and is a crucial component of any global expansion plan. Adding DC6 to our roster of IBX data centers will greatly strengthen our leadership position in the area and will help us better serve our expanding ecosystem of global companies.”

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