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Italy colocation and connectivity for regional and global reach

Deploy and connect infrastructure in Italy’s key markets with direct, low-latency links to clouds, networks and enterprises. Equinix AI-optimized data centers sit at the edge and tap diverse terrestrial and Mediterranean network routes for resilient architectures.

Fiber routes connecting EMEA run through Italy

With new subsea routes and in-country cloud regions, Italy has become Southern Europe’s interconnection hub, linking Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

  • Expanded cross-Mediterranean connectivity New and upcoming subsea cables make Italy a robust gateway between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
  • Hyperscalers invest in local cloud regions Major cloud providers launched in-country regions in recent years, enabling data residency and lower latency for local workloads.
  • Access to direct cloud on-ramps AWS and Oracle host private network on-ramps to their clouds in Italy at Equinix.
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Sustainable data center colocation in Italy

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

Our Future First strategy

Global, software-defined interconnection fabric

Connect instantly and securely to clouds, networks and partners across the world with Equinix Fabric and manage the connections virtually.

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IDC names Equinix the global colocation leader

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Certified expertise you can rely on

Equinix data centers in Italy meet local and global standards of security, compliance and operational excellence.

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

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 and loaner tools.

Frequently asked questions
Where is Equinix in Italy?

Equinix’s Italian data centers are in Milan and Genoa. Milan is one of Europe’s most dynamic interconnection hubs, while the Genoa site acts as a robust and growing gateway for Mediterranean connectivity.

How many data centers does Equinix have in Italy?

Equinix operates five data centers in Italy: four in Milan and one in Genoa.

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

Equinix’s data center capacity in Italy totals about 120,000 square feet (11,148 square meters) of colocation space.

How big is Italy's data center colocation market?

Italy’s colocation market was estimated to have been about USD $610 million (€528 million) in 2024.

Does Equinix provide renewable energy in Italy?

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

Equinix shortens the path to global connectivity. Wonder how?

Accelerate global expansion and AI deployment across six continents through our world-class network of advanced, AI-ready and responsibly managed data centers designed for performance and efficiency.

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