This interactive map highlights key strategic locations for colocation facilities, emphasizing connectivity hubs. The heatmap identifies critical hotspots, not only showcasing areas with the highest concentration of data centers but, more crucially, pinpointing where the majority of network interconnections occur within these facilities. These interconnections are facilitated not only through traditional exchanges but also through direct connect — a novel approach that has reshaped the industry.
The rise of private interconnections within these facilities allows providers to establish secure, efficient, and cost-effective pathways for data to flow between networks. This shift underscores the growing importance of colocation as a central player in the ever-expanding web of global communications. In today's digital age, colocation facilities have become the unseen backbone of the internet.