- Access Management
- Airflow Management
- Backup
- Certifications
- Cloud
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Colocation
- Compliance
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- Connectivity
- Critical Infrastructure
- Cross-Connects
- Cybersecurity
- Data Center
- Edge
- Enterprise
- Ethernet
- Hyperscale
- Interconnection
- Internet
- internet exchange
- Internet Protocol
- Internet Service Providers
- IT Governance
- Multiprotocol Label Switching
- on-premises
- Physical Security
- Power
- Private Cloud
- Public Cloud
- Public Sector
- Service Availability
- Services
- Space
- Standards
- Storage
- Sustainability
- Switch
- Uninterruptible Power Supply
- Wholesale
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Who is Global Switch?
Global Switch is a data centre owner and operator providing large-scale colocation facilities and related infrastructure services for enterprises, network providers, and hyperscale customers.
- Carrier-neutral wholesale and retail colocation services for enterprise and service provider workloads
- Large-scale data centres with high power density capacity and resilient critical infrastructure
- Connectivity ecosystems with access to multiple carriers, cloud on-ramps, and internet exchange partners (networking)
- Technical space, power, and environmental controls designed for mission-critical IT and cloud infrastructure (data centre infrastructure)
- Operational support, security, and compliance services aligned to enterprise and regulated-industry requirements
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More About Global Switch
Global Switch operates carrier-neutral data centres that provide colocation (data centre services) to enterprises, cloud providers, content platforms, and network operators that require controlled environments for core infrastructure. Customers deploy their own servers, storage, and network equipment within Global Switch facilities and consume power, cooling, and connectivity delivered as a managed building and infrastructure service. The company’s sites are typically located in major metropolitan areas and are designed to support high-density compute workloads, including virtualized environments, private cloud, public cloud interconnects, and network edge functions.
The company’s core offer is technical space and power with associated mechanical and electrical systems (data centre infrastructure), including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), backup generation, structured cabling, and environmental controls. Architectures usually align with tiered resilience models that use redundant power feeds, diverse network paths, and failover capabilities to maintain service availability. Cooling and airflow management are configured to support varying rack densities, while raised-floor or slab designs support different customer deployment patterns. Customers can contract for private cages, suites, or individual racks depending on their footprint and security requirements.
Global Switch facilities host a range of network and connectivity options (networking), including access to multiple carriers, Internet Service Providers (ISP), and often regional internet exchanges. This carrier-neutral approach allows enterprises to interconnect with cloud providers, partners, and end users through cross-connects and meet-me rooms. Connectivity architectures may include Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Ethernet, IP transit, and peering arrangements managed by the carriers present in the ecosystem. For many customers, the data centre serves as a hub for hybrid IT architectures, where workloads span on-premises (on-prem) systems, private clouds, and public cloud platforms accessed via direct connect services.
From a business and compliance perspective, Global Switch markets its data centres for workloads that require documented security controls and audited processes. Facilities incorporate physical security layers such as perimeter controls, access management, surveillance, and on-site operations staff. Certifications and standards frameworks, where applicable, are used by customers to support governance, risk, and regulatory obligations in sectors such as financial services, public sector, and digital services. Environmental and energy-efficiency measures are often described on the company’s site, supporting customer sustainability and reporting needs.
Within an enterprise technology directory, Global Switch is positioned primarily in the colocation and data centre infrastructure category, with subcategorization into carrier-neutral connectivity hubs and wholesale data centre services. Its offerings align with use cases such as data centre consolidation, cloud on-ramp locations, regional interconnection hubs, and resilient hosting for core business applications and platforms.
Our description of Global Switch. Updated December 2025.
