Equinix highlights smaller facilities amid data center scrutiny

Equinix notes that its typical data centers range from 30 to 60 megawatts, placing them below the roughly 100-megawatt threshold often targeted by proposed U.S. regulations and restrictions. This smaller footprint helps the company bypass upcoming hurdles as lawmakers and newly elected governors consider limitations on massive data center builds. Meanwhile, growing customer demand continues to drive Equinix's capital spending up to $7 billion, with annualized gross bookings surpassing $500 million in the third quarter. As U.S. development faces potential delays and rising costs, industry experts note that investors and global hyperscalers are increasingly looking toward expansion opportunities in Asia.