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AI-ready colocation and low-latency interconnection in Germany

Deploy closer to customers and partners across Germany and the EU. Store and process data in secure, AI-ready data centers with direct connections to all major clouds and networks. Scale low-latency services quickly while keeping full control of data access and location.

Future-proof infrastructure with scalable colocation data centers in Germany

Interconnect directly customers and partners in your digital supply chain, while maximizing the potential of Germany’s strategic location as the aggregation point for networks spanning five continents.

  • Europe’s interconnection core Germany is a vital pan-European connectivity hub, hosting major clouds, networks and one of the world's largest internet exchanges.
  • Compliance streamlined To ensure compliance with robust EU and German data privacy and security rules, major players invest in in-country infrastructure.
  • A robust, tech-forward economy The country's massive economy, tech adoption by the industrial base and leading research institutions drive demand for advanced digital services and infrastructure.

Data center colocation driving sustainability in Germany

Equinix’s global sustainability commitments are activated locally by teams in every region where we operate. In Germany, all sites are covered by 100% renewable energy.

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Global, software-defined interconnection fabric

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Certified expertise you can rely on

Equinix data centers in the United Kingdom meet global standards of security, compliance and operational excellence.

Build your competitive edge on a foundation of high-performance data centers in Germany.

Simplify colocation in AI-ready data centers with advanced cooling, interconnection, secure cloud connectivity and disaster recovery solutions—all backed by 24x7 security, technical support and amenities like conference rooms, work kiosks, loaner tools and EV charging stations.

Get consistently high performance with direct, low-latency links to any cloud on-ramp.

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Frequently asked questions
Where is Equinix in Germany?

Equinix operates data centers in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Munich. Frankfurt is a European interconnection and cloud-on-ramp hub, while Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Munich extend reach to industrial corridors, northern gateways and R&D hubs.

How many data centers does Equinix have in Germany?

Equinix operates 15 data centers across Germany. These facilities cluster in and around Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Munich to deliver interconnection, geographic resilience and proximity to the country’s largest enterprise, cloud and AI ecosystems.

What is the capacity of Equinix’s data centers in Germany?

Equinix provides about 1.1 million square feet (approximately 103,000 square meters) of colocation capacity in Germany. This footprint supports high-density power and cooling for AI infrastructure and low-latency multicloud connectivity, with room to grow in the nation’s key metros.

How big is the German data center colocation market?

Germany’s data center colocation market is estimated to have been roughly $3 billion (€2.6 billion) in annual revenue for 2024. As one of Europe’s most strategically important and regulated markets, Germany combines a dense network interconnection ecosystem and numerous major in-country cloud regions with robust data sovereignty requirements, all driving continued growth.

Does Equinix provide renewable energy in Germany?

Yes. Equinix’s global sustainability commitments are activated locally by teams in every region where we operate. In Germany, all sites are covered by 100% renewable energy. 

How many countries does Equinix operate in?

Equinix operates data centers and interconnection facilities in 36 countries, covering more than 75 major metro markets across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. This global reach enables customers to deploy infrastructure close to end users and directly connect with AI, cloud, network and enterprise partners anywhere in the world. 

What does Equinix do?

Equinix is a global leader in data centers, colocation and interconnection services, operating highly connected facilities in the world’s largest metro hubs. By hosting infrastructure in these strategic locations, businesses gain low-latency access to cloud and AI providers, networks, SaaS platforms and enterprise partners, ensuring fast, reliable and secure digital experiences. 

What’s the difference between a data center and colocation, and what’s colocation anyway?

A data center is any facility that houses IT infrastructure, but colocation refers to a specific service where a commercial operator provides space, power, cooling and connectivity for customers’ equipment. Companies choose colocation over building their own data centers to scale and expand global reach, reduce costs, access specialized expertise and connect to a broader ecosystem of partners and providers.

Does Equinix operate AI data centers?

Yes, Equinix operates AI-ready data centers designed to support the high power density and advanced cooling requirements of AI training and inference workloads. Customers use Equinix colocation sites in major metros for low-latency AI inference near end users, while xScale campuses provide large-scale capacity to power frontier model training. 

Why is liquid cooling important for AI deployments?

AI chips require significantly more power than traditional processors, generating heat that conventional air cooling cannot effectively dissipate. Liquid cooling systems absorb and remove heat more efficiently, making them essential for hosting next-generation AI hardware in modern data centers. 

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