Hong Kong’s Internet Exchange hits record high, Equinix powering 42-percent of capacity

Equinix, Inc., the world’s digital infrastructure company®, announced that Equinix Internet Exchange (EIE) provides 42% of internet exchange (IX) capacity in Hong Kong last year, making it a market leader in the city. In 2025, EIE peak traffic in Hong Kong was increased by 32.3%, outpacing the overall market growth of 5%. This strong momentum underscores Hong Kong’s role as a leading regional connectivity hub and highlights Equinix’s position as a trusted IX partner, enabling the city’s next wave of digital innovation.

This remarkable growth is fueled by the proliferation of high-bandwidth digital services and the widespread adoption of advanced technologies including AI. As more enterprises integrate AI and data-driven applications into their core strategies, the demand for robust processing power and seamless connectivity continues to climb. Hong Kong’s strategic position as a “super-connector” in the region further amplifies these trends, reinforcing the city’s role as a gateway for next-generation digital infrastructure and innovation across Asia.

Joanne Hon, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Equinix, said: “As Hong Kong accelerates its journey to become a global leader in AI, machine learning and digital innovation, we are seeing unprecedented demand for secure, high-performance connectivity. The growth in internet exchange traffic across the city reflects the collective efforts of government, industry and technology partners building a resilient and future-ready digital ecosystem. At Equinix, we are proud to work alongside our customers and partners to support Hong Kong’s ambitions with future-ready digital infrastructure like the new HK6 data center and open, collaborative environments where businesses of all sizes can thrive, innovate and connect with opportunities across the Greater Bay Area and around the world.”

Hong Kong has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic AI hubs, with more than 500 AI organizations, 290 companies and 180 investors driving innovation across finance, healthcare and government services.[2] The city’s AI ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by strategic government initiatives, world-class research institutions, strong cash market average daily turnover (ADT) and a vibrant IPO pipeline. 

Enterprises across financial services, fintech, online gaming and cloud sectors are leveraging these ecosystems, increasingly relying on robust connectivity required for AI-powered applications and real-time digital experiences. This growth supports Hong Kong’s ambition to lead in AI‑driven innovation, reinforced by government initiatives such as the HK$3 billion AI Subsidy Scheme and the AIR@InnoHK research cluster.

These tailwinds are fueling demand for Equinix’s private peering and direct connectivity services. In response, Equinix will launch HK6 this year, its sixth Hong Kong data center, featuring AI‑ready infrastructure, including direct‑to‑chip liquid cooling, to support the next wave of AI, cloud and digital growth in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

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