Equinix sees big business beyond hyperscalers in data center boom

InterviewJapan chief says provider primed for shift to inference with metropolitan facilitiesKuniko Ogawa of Equinix Japan said new entrants serving major cloud AI platforms could struggle for profitability. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)TSUBASA SURUGAJuly 30, 2026 13:41 JSTTOKYO -- A broad customer base and a network of established partners will become more important in the data center industry as artificial intelligence demand shifts, according to a senior executive at provider Equinix.