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Colocation in AI-ready data centers in Europe’s key interconnection hub

Equinix connects companies to the world's business and technology ecosystem in its AI-ready data centers in the Netherlands. Get region-wide and global reach with direct, low-latency access to all major cloud and AI companies, networks and enterprises, leveraging resilient and sustainable infrastructure at the local edge.

Networks interconnect in the Netherlands to reach across Europe and beyond

A primary European hub, the country is a distribution and peering powerhouse, with Amsterdam complementing Frankfurt, London and Paris for cloud connectivity, content delivery and pan-European reach.

  • Rich and diverse interconnected ecosystem A level of route diversity and efficiency attainable only by being in a place with one of Europe’s highest concentrations of carriers, internet exchanges and cloud providers.
  • Streamline compliance An in-region physical home for data that simplifies compliance with EU rules like GDPR and NIS2 while maintaining high performance.
  • AI inference at the edge GPU-ready data centers for low-latency inference at the local network edge of all major carriers, clouds and enterprises.
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Data center colocation driving sustainability in the Netherlands

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

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Equinix data centers in the Netherlands meet 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 the Netherlands.

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.

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 the Netherlands?

Equinix operates data centers in Amsterdam, Enschede and Zwolle. Amsterdam is the country’s primary interconnection and data center market, while Enschede and Zwolle add regional diversity and resilience and host network points of presence (PoPs) of the Netherlands Internet Exchange (NL-ix), with direct connections to Amsterdam.

How many data centers does Equinix have in the Netherlands?

Answer Equinix operates 11 data centers across the Netherlands. Our footprint spans the Amsterdam metro with regional presence in Enschede and Zwolle, delivering low-latency interconnection and resilient capacity nationwide.

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

Equinix’s portfolio in the Netherlands offers about 545,000 square feet (51,000 square meters) of colocation space. This footprint—which is always expanding—supports high-density infrastructure and rich interconnection in one of Europe’s most data-traffic gateways.

How big is the Netherlands data center colocation market?

The Netherlands data center colocation market was estimated to have been about USD $1.14 billion (€972 million) in 2024. Driven by Amsterdam’s role as a leading European interconnection hub and robust global connectivity, the country is a strategic location for AI, cloud and enterprise deployments.

Does Equinix provide renewable energy in the Netherlands?

Yes. Equinix’s global sustainability commitments are activated locally by teams in every region where we operate. In the Netherlands, 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.

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.