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NewTechnologyReported 2026-10-07 10:00

Digital Realty Commences Construction of KIX15 Data Center in Japan

Digital Realty has commenced construction of a new 24 MW data center, KIX15, in Osaka, Japan, expanding its AI infrastructure and presence in the region.

Why it matters. The expansion will support the growing demand for high-density computing and advanced cooling in Japan, benefiting hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and AI infrastructure companies.

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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    KIX15 will be the fifth data center at the KIX Campus and is scheduled to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2028.
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    Upon completion, KIX15 will bring MCDR’s Japan portfolio to 10 data centers, representing approximately 220 MW of aggregate IT capacity.
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    The company provides the full spectrum of data center services in Japan, including colocation and interconnection solutions
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    Digital Realty’s 50/50 joint venture in Japan with Mitsubishi Corporation
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    an initiative centered on the KIX Campus to support the development of AI infrastructure across the Kansai region.
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    a new 24 megawatt (MW) data center at its KIX Campus in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 55+ metros across 30+ countries on six continents.
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    MC Digital Realty, Inc., established in September 2017, is a 50/50 joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and Digital Realty.
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    Developed by MC Digital Realty (MCDR), Digital Realty’s 50/50 joint venture in Japan with Mitsubishi Corporation, KIX15 will be the fifth data center at the KIX Campus and is scheduled to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2028. The new facility is planned to further e…
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  • GGlobeNewswire public company newsCompany2026-10-07 10:00
    SINGAPORE, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, today announced the commencement of construction of KIX15, a new 24 megawatt (MW) data center at its KIX Campus in Ibaraki City, Osaka Pr…
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