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AI-ready data centers at the Europe-Asia network crossroads

Equinix’s Türkiye data centers provide colocation and interconnection in this key hub for connectivity between Europe and Asia with low-latency links to major clouds, AI companies, networks and enterprises while supporting the fast-growing local digital economy.

Türkiye is one of the world’s major digital-infrastructure gateways

Its location and fast-growing economy make the country a robust alternative for infrastructure linking Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.

  • Rising colocation demand Finance, telecom, cloud, AI, a fast-digitizing economy and strategic location are fueling quick growth of the Türkiye colocation market.
  • A network crossroads With subsea cables efficiently linking multiple continents, digital infrastructure in Türkiye ensures speed and resilience on regional and global network routes.
  • AI infrastructure at the edge AI-ready data centers with global reach at the local edge meet demand for infrastructure to support high-performance workloads across industries.
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Data center colocation driving sustainability in Türkiye

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

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

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 Türkiye?

Equinix operates data centers in Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest business and technology hub. Istanbul is the country’s primary interconnection market and a critical bridge between Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

How many data centers does Equinix have in Türkiye?

Equinix operates two Türkiye data centers, both in Istanbul. These facilities give companies reliable access to Türkiye’s core financial, cloud and AI ecosystems with direct network connectivity locally and global reach.

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

Equinix’s Istanbul portfolio offers about 83,000 square feet (7,700 square meters) of colocation space. This capacity supports the city’s role as Türkiye’s primary gateway for network access, enabling scalable, resilient infrastructure for businesses across industries.

How big is the Türkiye data center colocation market?

The Türkiye data center colocation market generates about USD $100 million (4.17 billion TRY) in annual revenue as of 2024. While smaller than Western European hubs, it is one of EMEA’s fastest-growing markets, driven by cloud adoption, AI demand and Istanbul’s strategic location.

Does Equinix provide renewable energy in Türkiye?

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