• With a planned data center campus of over 140MWs in the Greater Osaka-Kyoto area that will be available by 2027, EdgeConneX will help meet growing demand for cloud and AI infrastructure in Japan 

Herndon, Virginia – 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.

“This marks EdgeConneX 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 at EdgeConneX.

“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,” said Sadahiro Kitagawa, President CEO, Kagoya Asset Management.

“Structure Research projects that the Osaka colocation data center market is expected to grow at an 18% CAGR from 366MW of operational critical IT load capacity in 2024 to 970MW by 2030 as Osaka establishes itself as a standalone hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure region. Osaka’s central location in Japan makes it an ideal destination for hyperscalers and enterprises to deploy data center and server infrastructure that can serve a large Japanese end-user base and makes it complementary to the capacity deployed in Tokyo," said Jabez Tan, Head of Research at Structure Research.

This landmark project follows EdgeConneX recent appointment of Masahiko Inoue as Head of Japan. Mr. Inoue will drive the development of EdgeConneX market strategy in Japan and play a critical role in forging relationships for real estate, power acquisition, and potential joint ventures. With his inspired local leadership, EdgeConneX aims to solidify its position as a trusted partner for businesses across Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

EdgeConneX pivotal move into Japan aligns with its mission to sustainably build and operate data centers tailored to the unique needs of its customers worldwide. EdgeConneX is backed by EQT Infrastructure, the global investment division of EQT Group, and has a proven track record, with over 80 data centers successfully built and in development globally.

For more information, please visit www.edgeconnex.com.