Equinix snaps up Mexico data centers

Equinix, the California-based specialist in Internet connections and data centers, has expanded into Mexico after entering into an agreement with Axtel to acquire three of its data centres in a $175 million all-cash deal.

The facilities, which serve the Mexico City and Monterrey metro areas, will help Equinix expand Platform Equinix to new strategic markets as businesses continue to move IT infrastructure to the digital edge, Capacity reports.