As an important international financial center and Internet hub in Asia, Hong Kong's data center (IDC) industry is booming. Due to its unique geographical advantages, free market environment, stable network environment and high-speed international network connection, Hong Kong has become one of the first choices for global companies, especially multinational companies, to build servers and data hosting. From the four dimensions of computer room scale, network quality, service capabilities, and customer reputation, we have comprehensively counted the top ten data center computer rooms in Hong Kong, and the ranking is in no particular order!
Ranking of the top ten well-known computer rooms in Hong Kong
1. Equinix Hong Kong Data Center (HK1, HK2, HK3, HK5)
Equinix is undoubtedly the "giant" in the data center industry in Hong Kong and even the world. It has deployed multiple data centers in Hong Kong (HK1, HK2, HK3, HK5), located in Chai Wan, Tseung Kwan O and other places. The computer room design is built according to Tier 3 standards and has a guaranteed uptime of more than 99.999%.
Equinix's biggest advantage lies in its powerful interconnected ecosystem (IXP), which allows enterprises to quickly connect with hundreds of network operators, financial institutions and cloud service providers, greatly improving the efficiency of business deployment.
Highlights: High-density Internet, global resource coverage, top security and disaster recovery mechanism
2. SUNeVision MEGA-i
Located in North Point, Hong Kong Island, MEGA-i is one of the largest and most interconnected data centers in Asia. Operated by SUNeVision (SUNeVision Group), it has a building area of 350,000 square feet and has extremely high scalability and stability.
MEGA-i is not only the preferred neutral data center for telecom operators, but also an important node for cloud service providers and Internet giants.
Highlights: Hong Kong's top Carrier Neutral data center, connecting more than 200 network service providers worldwide, flexible leasing solutions, and support for elastic expansion
3. NTT Communications Hong Kong Financial Data Center (HKFDC)
HKFDC, invested and built by Japanese telecom giant NTT in Hong Kong, features ultra-high reliability and low-latency connections, and is customized for the financial services industry.
The data center is directly connected to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) via high-speed optical fiber, which is particularly important for companies that are extremely sensitive to financial transaction delays.
Highlights: The fastest path to the financial market, Tier IV facility standards, enterprise-level disaster recovery and compliance certification (such as ISO27001)
4. PCCW Solutions Cyberport Data Center
The data center under PCCW (PCCW) is located in the Cyberport Technology Park in the southern district of Hong Kong, backed by PCCW's own powerful communication network resources.
Cyberport Data Center is particularly suitable for large institutions and government units that need one-stop ICT comprehensive services.
Highlights: Rich self-owned network backbone resources, green data center energy saving and environmental protection, support customized cloud service deployment
5. HKCOLO @ MEGA Two
HKCOLO's MEGA Two data center also belongs to the SUNeVision Group and is a sister data center with the same reputation as MEGA-i.
Its features are enhanced disaster recovery functions and enterprise-level hosting services, attracting many customers with high requirements for business continuity.
Highlights: High-speed interconnection with MEGA-i, dual power supply system and hot-cold separation architecture, cost-effective hosting package
6. New World Telecom (NWT) Data Center
New World Telecom's computer room has a solid reputation in the Hong Kong data center industry. With its stable service quality and high network access freedom, it is welcomed by local enterprises and foreign companies.
The computer room facilities meet international standards, and the price is more affordable than international brands, suitable for customers with limited budgets but high quality requirements.
Highlights: Multi-line access, elastic bandwidth management, mature cloud platform support, affordable price
7. Wharf Telecom Data Center
As a traditional telecommunications operator, Wharf Telecom's data center also has strong infrastructure capabilities. Although Wharf Telecom mainly focuses on local business, it is very professional in data security and backup solution design, especially favored by some traditional industries (such as logistics and manufacturing).
Highlights: Stable traditional telecommunications resources, meticulous facility maintenance, fast local support response,
8. Pacnet Data Center
The core advantage of Pacnet Data Center lies in its deep international communication foundation, backed by a complete Asia-Pacific submarine cable system (EAC-C2C). For enterprises that require high-frequency cross-border access, Pacnet can provide international dedicated line connections with extremely low latency.
Highlights: Direct connection of cross-border submarine cables, multi-regional disaster recovery layout, and international network access optimization
9. Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN) IDC
Although HKBN started as a civilian network, its IDC business has developed rapidly in recent years. The price is transparent and reasonable, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises to quickly go to the cloud and initially deploy overseas nodes. HKBN computer rooms have multiple bases in the New Territories and Kowloon, and the network redundancy design is good.
Highlights: Obvious price advantage, suitable for lightweight application scenarios, and new flexible cloud resource pool
10. CITIC Telecom CPC Data Center
CITIC Telecom CPC Data Center mainly serves large enterprise customers, and is particularly good at providing customers with one-stop network, cloud, security and data hosting services. In terms of reliability and compliance, CITIC CPC is one of the best in the local market.
Highlights: Multiple network node optimization, rich security certification system, support for one-stop IT outsourcing services
Summary and purchase suggestions
There are many computer rooms in Hong Kong, each with its own characteristics. Choosing a data center that suits you should be based on your business characteristics and needs:
Focus on global interconnection and high-end market needs ➔ Equinix, SUNeVision
Sensitive to financial delays and require ultra-fast connections ➔ NTT Communications HKFDC
Budget limited, focus on cost-effectiveness ➔ New World Telecom, Hong Kong Broadband HKBN
Frequent cross-border business, international link optimization is required ➔ Pacnet, CITIC CPC
Require local fast response and customized services ➔ Wharf Telecom, HKCOLO
In addition, special attention should be paid to the scalability of the data center, the responsiveness of the service team and the flexibility of the contract terms. After all, a good data center can provide a more stable foundation for the digital development of enterprises.