Intelligent CIO APAC Issue 49 | Page 48

COUNTRY FOCUS : MALAYSIA
Network- and cloud-dense digital infrastructure in Johor and Kuala Lumpur provides access to global ecosystems of over 10,000 companies .

Equinix ’ s dual metro data ce propel Malaysia ’ s digital eco ambition to new heights

Kuala Lumper skyline , Malaysia

Equinix has unlocked digital opportunities in Malaysia and the wider region with the opening of two International Business Exchange ( IBX ) data centers in Johor ( JH1 ) and Kuala Lumpur ( KL1 ).

These carrier-neutral facilities establish a robust digital infrastructure in Malaysia to support its digital economy ambition , particularly as a regional digital hub .
Malaysia-based businesses will gain access to a global ecosystem of over 10,000 enterprises , networks and cloud service providers , while global businesses can seize the digital opportunities presented by the nation .
As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation and cutting-edge technology like AI , their need for a network-dense , cloud adjacent and on-demand digital infrastructure becomes paramount . Platform Equinix plays a pivotal role as a facilitator of innovation , economic growth and empowerment for businesses to flourish in Malaysia , hosting more than 2,000 networks and 3,000 cloud and IT companies and partnering with global technology leaders .
Notably , content , fintech , gaming and AI companies have already chosen to deploy their IT infrastructure on Platform Equinix in Malaysia .
In addition , TIME , Maxis and other leading global and local network service providers have already joined Equinix ’ s network ecosystem in Malaysia to provide a highly interconnected and secure environment for customers on Platform Equinix .
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