Web infrastructure in Shanghai
Shanghai is China's largest city and a primary center for internet infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The city hosts 6 data centers and 3 internet exchange points, making it a vital hub for connectivity within the country and to global markets.
Shanghai as an internet hub
Notable operators include Equinix, Inc., which runs 2 facilities, and Telehouse - Global Data Centers, STES, Princeton Digital Group, and ASIA-ISP CO., LIMITED, each with 1 facility. Key exchange points are CN-IX-SH, connecting 4 networks, and FSIX Shanghai, connecting 2 networks.
Shanghai's data center market is driven by demand from financial services, e-commerce, and multinational enterprises needing low-latency access to mainland China. The city's role as a major submarine cable landing station further strengthens its position as a leading internet hub in the region.
Key facts
- Shanghai has 6 data centers and 3 IXPs.
- Equinix, Inc. operates 2 data centers in Shanghai.
- CN-IX-SH connects 4 networks in the city.
- FSIX Shanghai connects 2 networks.
- Telehouse, STES, PDG, and ASIA-ISP each have 1 facility.