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EdgeConneX Establishes 350MW Data Center Platform in Japan's Powerhouse Region of Greater Osaka
EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data center solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its second data center site in the Greater Osaka and Yawata areas of Japan, bringing its total data center platform capacity to 350MW of utility power, further highlighting the region's significant scalability potential. The second site will provide an additional 150MW upon completion, adding to the previously announced 200MW in Japan.
By EdgeConneX · Via Business Wire · August 26, 2025
EdgeConneX and River Partners Collaborate to Help Restore Over 350 Acres in San Joaquin Valley to Conserve Water and Protect Natural Habitats
EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data center solutions, is proud to announce an impactful partnership with River Partners, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ecological restoration and climate resilience and thriving communities along major rivers across California. The new partnership supports River Partners’ Hidden Valley Ranch project in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, transforming approximately 350 acres of former dairy farmland into a vibrant, restored ecosystem that supports both people and the environment.
By EdgeConneX · Via Business Wire · July 8, 2025
EdgeConneX and Lambda To Build AI Factory In Chicago With Industry-Leading High-Density Data Center Infrastructure
EdgeConneX, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data center solutions, announces it is building 30+ Megawatts (MW) of state-of-the-art high-density data center infrastructure in Chicago and Atlanta with Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud. This landmark dual-city infrastructure development leverages hybrid cooling technologies that combine liquid-to-the-chip direct cooling and air cooling, creating a flexible and optimized environment to support advanced AI and cloud workloads. As part of Lambda's aggressive infrastructure expansion, EdgeConneX is developing a build-to-density, single-tenant 23MW data center in Chicago that will be Ready for Service (RFS) in 2026. In addition, EdgeConneX designed and operates two air-cooled sites for Lambda, in Atlanta (ATL02) and Chicago.
By EdgeConneX · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2025
EdgeConneX Secures Top Data Center Sustainability Rating for Second Year in a Row in Structure Research's 2024 State of the Environmental Impact Report
EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data center solutions, proudly announces that it has achieved a top data center sustainability rating, including the highest ranking for operational efficiency for the second consecutive year in Structure Research's State of the Environmental Impact Report 2024. This recognition underscores EdgeConneX unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability, including operating at 100% renewable energy across its entire data center footprint.
By EdgeConneX · Via Business Wire · March 4, 2025
Global Data Center Leader EdgeConneX Unveils Plans for Japanese Market Entry
EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data center solutions, announces its inaugural entry into the Japanese market to support the nation's increasing demand for robust digital and AI infrastructure. EdgeConneX is commencing a land lease permitted for a data center in the greater Osaka-Kyoto area in Japan with Kagoya Asset Management, which includes Tatara R&D. This marks a key milestone in developing sustainable, state-of-the-art data centers throughout Japan. The EdgeConneX greater Osaka-Kyoto data center development is targeted to be ready-for-service (RFS) in 2027 with a total capacity of over 140 megawatts when fully built. Upon completion, the site will be one of the largest data centers in the Kansai area. Its state-of-the-art design can meet the high-density requirements of AI and High-Performance compute deployments.
By EdgeConneX · Via Business Wire · January 13, 2025
EdgeConneX Appoints Masahiko Inoue as Head of Japan
EdgeConneX, the pioneer in global Hyperlocal to Hyperscale Data Center Solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Masahiko Inoue as Head of Japan for EdgeConneX. In this role, Mr. Inoue will provide inspired local leadership and play a pivotal role in developing the strategic growth of EdgeConneX in the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities will include implementing the Japanese market development strategy, which encompasses real estate and power acquisition, and potential joint venture partnerships.
By EdgeConneX · Via Business Wire · October 8, 2024
EdgeConneX Secures Additional $1.9 Billion in Sustainability-linked Financing to Support EMEA Digital Infrastructure Expansion
EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density Solutions, announces it secured an additional $1.9 billion in sustainability-linked financing to support its EMEA digital infrastructure expansion. This deal upsized EdgeConneX groundbreaking $2.9 billion in sustainability-linked financing, initially issued in October 2022. The transaction was marked by significant oversubscription from existing and new lenders, while cementing EdgeConneX commitment to the company’s sustainability goals. This transaction elevated the company’s total green investments to over $7 billion over the last two years to support its global digital infrastructure growth.
By EdgeConneX · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2024