Isabel Díaz Ayuso held a meeting with executives from Equinix, the world’s largest digital infrastructure company and a major provider of Data Processing Centers (DPCs). Their facilities in Alcobendas make up the largest interconnection campus in the Iberian Peninsula, solidifying Madrid as a digital innovation hub in Europe. With the planned expansion, the company will promote the integration of services to encourage collaboration and boost security, innovation, and economic development.
During the meeting with Equinix executives, the crucial role of data centers in digital transformation was discussed, highlighting the need for critical infrastructure to support emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G. The European Commission has put forward an ambitious plan to triple the capacity of DPCs in the 27 EU member states over the next five to seven years, with Madrid well-positioned to lead this growth.
The region has established itself as one of the most technologically advanced administrations in Spain through pioneering projects like the Digital Shield, aimed at protecting municipalities from cyberattacks; the use of Artificial Intelligence across all government areas, and the digitization of public services. Currently, Madrid boasts 46 DPCs, 36% more than Catalonia and 40% more than Aragon. In terms of DPC capacity, Madrid holds over 50% of the installed power in Spain, compared to 30% in Aragon and 12% in Catalonia.
The Community of Madrid leads in foreign investment in high-tech sectors at the national level, attracting 85.3% of foreign capital allocated to this field in Spain in 2024. The region attracted over 8.3 billion euros last year in key technological areas, representing 33.6% of total foreign capital.
