High-Performance interconnection hub poised to accelerate digital growth and cross-border collaboration .

Confirmed at Katalyst Live 2024 , the company ’ s annual customer appreciation event held in Mexico City , the planned launch of MDC ’ s Querétaro data centre ( MDC-QRO ), taps into the region ’ s emergence as a key Latin American interconnection hub , offering faster content delivery , improved redundancy and simpler cross-border expansion for carriers , content providers , and digital platforms .

With an Actively Neutral philosophy , MDC goes beyond traditional neutrality by actively collaborating with customers to identify opportunities , resolve challenges , and drive sustainable growth .

Founding members include established leaders – Bestel , Axnet , Vivaro , TotalPlay – and emerging fiber networks – C3ntro , Fermaca , Gold Data and IENTC .

Data Centers , enhancing their ability to deliver seamless interconnection at the US-Mexico border and support the rapid digital growth in Querétaro . The state-of-the-art data centre is strategically positioned to provide robust performance , scalability and reliability to customers .

• Scalable Operational Space : 10,000 sq . ft . of initial operational space , designed to expand in line with market demand .

• Robust Power Infrastructure : 2 MW of secured power ensures reliability and high performance . By proactively securing energy resources , MDC addresses common power availability concerns in Querétaro ’ s growing data center market .

• Accelerated Development Timeline : Construction is set to begin in early 2025 with operations expected to commence by early 2026 .

• Seamless Integration : MDC-QRO will be fully integrated with MDC ’ s Border Connect Platform delivering seamless connectivity to all MDC facilities along the U . S . -Mexico border . This provides redundancy , diversity and what ’ s pitched as ‘ unrivaled interconnection opportunities ’ for customers worldwide . �

These visionary partners have extended their successful collaborations from US border locations to MDC-QRO , affirming confidence in MDC ’ s approach and cementing its position as a pivotal interconnection hub in Mexico .

“ For over a decade , MDC has fostered cross-border interconnection through our Border Connect Platform ,” said MDC CEO Juan Salazar .

“ Querétaro is the natural starting point for this next chapter , one that will guide our vision and growth for the next decade . We ’ re poised to deliver the next generation of network growth and connectivity solutions that our partners have been asking for .”

Strategic Advantages of the New MDC-QRO Facility

The MDC-QRO facility marks a significant expansion of MDC

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