Data center firm EdgeConneX this week announced plans to develop a facility in the greater Osaka-Kyoto area alongside Kagoya Asset Management. The EdgeConneX greater Osaka-Kyoto data center development is targeted to be ready-for-service in 2027 with a total capacity of more than 140MW when fully built.
"This marks EdgeConneX's first entry into the Japanese market, and we are thrilled about the many growth opportunities it presents. Japan is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic markets for cloud and AI services, and we are eager to bring our innovative, sustainable solutions to meet these demands. Together, we aim to set a new standard in sustainable development, ensuring this project benefits both the present and future generations,” said Kelvin Fong, managing director for APAC, EdgeConneX.
Sadahiro Kitagawa, president and CEO of Kagoya Asset Management, added: “We are delighted to partner with EdgeConneX in this landmark project to advance Japan’s digital infrastructure. This collaboration signifies not only a major step forward in addressing the rapidly growing demand for high-quality digital infrastructure but also a strong commitment to fostering local economic growth and technological innovation.”
