Digital Realty Expands into Bulgaria with Telepoint Acquisition
Event summary
- Digital Realty acquired Telepoint, a leading Bulgarian data center and interconnection provider, on March 2, 2026.
- The deal includes two data centers in Sofia, one of which is a highly interconnected facility with over 110 network service providers.
- Sofia is a key interconnection hub in Southeast Europe, hosting more than 340 network points of presence and nearly 200 unique networks.
- The acquisition strengthens Digital Realty’s PlatformDIGITAL® global data center platform, enhancing its interconnection ecosystem in the region.
The big picture
Digital Realty’s acquisition of Telepoint solidifies its presence in one of Southeast Europe’s most critical interconnection hubs. This move aligns with the broader trend of AI adoption and the growing demand for efficient data movement across Europe and the Middle East. The deal enhances Digital Realty’s ability to offer seamless connectivity and support cross-border inference workloads, positioning it as a key player in the region’s digital infrastructure landscape.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- How Digital Realty will leverage Sofia’s strategic position to attract new network, cloud, and content deployments in Southeast Europe.
- AI Infrastructure
- The pace at which Sofia’s role as a hub for AI infrastructure will grow, given the increasing volumes of traffic from the Middle East and Asia.
- Regional Connectivity
- Whether Digital Realty can sustain its competitive edge by optimizing traffic flows into Southeast Europe through new subsea cable systems.
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