U.S. data center giant Digital Realty Trust has announced plans to invest approximately ¥1.6 trillion in Japan and nearly quadruple its data center capacity over the next 10 years.
Digital Realty Trust announced that it will invest approximately $10 billion (about ¥1.6 trillion) in Japan. The company plans to significantly expand its data center capacity in the country as a result.
It plans to nearly quadruple its data center capacity over the next 10 years and is accelerating infrastructure development in the Japanese market, including projects under development. The company expects demand for computing capacity to continue growing despite concerns about a slowdown in AI-related investment and is strengthening its infrastructure.
Digital Realty CEO Andy Power disclosed the investment plan for Japan in an interview with Nikkei. The report is based on coverage by Nikkei-affiliated media.