Hyundai Motor Group Delivers Enhanced In-Car Experience Through Equinix Data Centers Globally
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its global connected car services by deploying its proprietary HCloud platform in Equinix data centers across Asia, the United States, and Europe. The deployment includes strategic locations in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Frankfurt, leveraging Equinix's IBX data centers and Equinix Fabric to connect with multiple cloud providers, including AWS.
The Group currently serves over 10 million connected car service subscribers and aims to reach 20 million by 2026. This infrastructure enhancement supports the company's transition to software-defined vehicles and improves service quality through reduced latency and stable global connectivity. With projections showing 95% of new vehicles will be connected by 2030, this partnership positions both companies to capitalize on the growing connected car market.
Hyundai Motor Group sta ampliando i suoi servizi globali per auto connesse implementando la propria piattaforma proprietaria HCloud nei data center Equinix in Asia, Stati Uniti ed Europa. L'installazione comprende sedi strategiche a Seoul, Los Angeles e Francoforte, sfruttando i data center IBX di Equinix e Equinix Fabric per connettersi a diversi provider cloud, incluso AWS.
Il Gruppo attualmente serve oltre 10 milioni di abbonati ai servizi per auto connesse e punta a raggiungere 20 milioni entro il 2026. Questo potenziamento infrastrutturale supporta la transizione dell’azienda verso veicoli definiti dal software e migliora la qualità del servizio grazie a una latenza ridotta e una connettività globale stabile. Con proiezioni che indicano che il 95% dei nuovi veicoli sarà connesso entro il 2030, questa collaborazione posiziona entrambe le aziende per sfruttare la crescita del mercato delle auto connesse.
Hyundai Motor Group está ampliando sus servicios globales de autos conectados desplegando su propia plataforma HCloud en los centros de datos Equinix en Asia, Estados Unidos y Europa. La implementación incluye ubicaciones estratégicas en Seúl, Los Ángeles y Frankfurt, aprovechando los centros de datos IBX de Equinix y Equinix Fabric para conectarse con múltiples proveedores de nube, incluido AWS.
El Grupo actualmente atiende a más de 10 millones de suscriptores de servicios de autos conectados y tiene como objetivo alcanzar 20 millones para 2026. Esta mejora en la infraestructura respalda la transición de la compañía hacia vehículos definidos por software y mejora la calidad del servicio mediante una menor latencia y una conectividad global estable. Con proyecciones que muestran que el 95% de los vehículos nuevos estarán conectados para 2030, esta asociación posiciona a ambas empresas para capitalizar el creciente mercado de autos conectados.
현대자동차그룹은 아시아, 미국, 유럽 전역의 Equinix 데이터 센터에 자사 독자 플랫폼인 HCloud 플랫폼을 배포하여 글로벌 커넥티드카 서비스를 확장하고 있습니다. 이번 배포는 서울, 로스앤젤레스, 프랑크푸르트의 전략적 위치를 포함하며, Equinix의 IBX 데이터 센터와 Equinix Fabric을 활용해 AWS를 포함한 여러 클라우드 공급자와 연결합니다.
그룹은 현재 1,000만 명 이상의 커넥티드카 서비스 가입자를 보유하고 있으며, 2026년까지 2,000만 명에 도달하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 인프라 강화는 소프트웨어 정의 차량으로의 전환을 지원하며, 지연 시간을 줄이고 안정적인 글로벌 연결성을 통해 서비스 품질을 향상시킵니다. 2030년까지 신차의 95%가 연결될 것이라는 전망과 함께, 이번 파트너십은 양사가 성장하는 커넥티드카 시장에서 우위를 점할 수 있도록 합니다.
Hyundai Motor Group étend ses services mondiaux de voitures connectées en déployant sa plateforme propriétaire HCloud dans les centres de données Equinix à travers l’Asie, les États-Unis et l’Europe. Le déploiement comprend des emplacements stratégiques à Séoul, Los Angeles et Francfort, utilisant les centres de données IBX d’Equinix et Equinix Fabric pour se connecter à plusieurs fournisseurs cloud, dont AWS.
Le Groupe dessert actuellement plus de 10 millions d’abonnés aux services de voitures connectées et vise à atteindre 20 millions d’ici 2026. Cette amélioration de l’infrastructure soutient la transition de l’entreprise vers des véhicules définis par logiciel et améliore la qualité du service grâce à une latence réduite et une connectivité globale stable. Avec des projections indiquant que 95 % des nouveaux véhicules seront connectés d’ici 2030, ce partenariat positionne les deux entreprises pour tirer parti du marché croissant des voitures connectées.
Hyundai Motor Group erweitert seine globalen Connected-Car-Dienste durch den Einsatz seiner proprietären HCloud-Plattform in Equinix-Rechenzentren in Asien, den USA und Europa. Die Implementierung umfasst strategische Standorte in Seoul, Los Angeles und Frankfurt und nutzt die IBX-Rechenzentren von Equinix sowie Equinix Fabric, um sich mit mehreren Cloud-Anbietern, darunter AWS, zu verbinden.
Die Gruppe betreut derzeit über 10 Millionen Abonnenten von Connected-Car-Diensten und strebt an, bis 2026 20 Millionen zu erreichen. Diese Infrastrukturverbesserung unterstützt den Übergang des Unternehmens zu softwaredefinierten Fahrzeugen und verbessert die Servicequalität durch reduzierte Latenzzeiten und stabile globale Konnektivität. Mit Prognosen, dass bis 2030 95 % der Neufahrzeuge vernetzt sein werden, positioniert diese Partnerschaft beide Unternehmen, um vom wachsenden Connected-Car-Markt zu profitieren.
- Strategic deployment in key global markets (Seoul, Los Angeles, Frankfurt) enhancing service coverage
- Strong subscriber base of 10 million with projected growth to 20 million by 2026
- Partnership improves app responsiveness and remote service quality through reduced latency
- Infrastructure supports transition to software-defined vehicles and future mobility solutions
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Insights
Equinix lands strategic deal with Hyundai for global connected car platform, strengthening its position in the high-growth automotive tech sector.
This partnership marks a significant win for Equinix in the rapidly expanding automotive technology sector. Hyundai Motor Group has selected Equinix to host its proprietary HCloud platform across strategic data centers in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Frankfurt, creating a global infrastructure footprint to support its connected car services.
What makes this deployment particularly valuable is its comprehensive nature. Rather than basic colocation, Hyundai is implementing a hybrid multicloud architecture that leverages both Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers and Equinix Fabric interconnection services to link with major cloud providers like AWS. This type of deployment typically generates higher revenue per cabinet than standard colocation due to the additional interconnection services.
The scale is substantial – Hyundai's connected car service already supports 10 million subscribers globally with ambitious plans to double that to 20 million by 2026. As connected vehicle technology grows more sophisticated, data processing requirements will increase exponentially, suggesting this relationship has significant growth potential.
This deal validates Equinix's strategic positioning as the infrastructure provider of choice for edge computing applications requiring low latency and global reach. With 95% of new vehicles expected to be connected by 2030, Equinix is establishing itself in a high-growth vertical that perfectly aligns with its interconnection-focused business model.
The geographic distribution across three continents highlights the unique value of Equinix's global platform, allowing customers like Hyundai to maintain consistent infrastructure standards worldwide while ensuring regional performance optimization – a capability that pure cloud providers or regional colocation companies cannot easily match.
HCloud is the Group's proprietary cloud platform that was developed in response to the growing demand for real-time data processing, seamless connectivity and scalable infrastructure, driven by rapid advancements in connected and autonomous vehicles.
The Group is leveraging Equinix International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers across
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that comprises the mobility brands—Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis. The Group's CCS provides in-car infotainment and mobile applications via wireless networks. Since its launch in 2003, the Group has acquired over 10 million global CCS subscribers as of 2023 and is aiming to reach 20 million by 2026. To continue the growth, it is making significant investments in the development and expansion of HCloud to deliver enhanced in-car services, including a personalized driving experience.
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Through its deployment at Equinix, the Group has enhanced app responsiveness and improved the quality of its remote services. The collaboration supports the company's transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and lays the foundation for smarter, safer and more connected mobility solutions.
Supporting Quotes
- Youngjoo Han, Vice President and Head of IT Infra Center, Hyundai Motor Group
"By leveraging Equinix's global data centers, we are providing high-quality connected car service and improving user experience through reduced latency, stable global connectivity and enhanced scalability of our HCloud platform. The partnership with Equinix is taking us a step closer to becoming the global leader in connected car services. We look forward to continuing this journey with Equinix to sustain the momentum of our growing connected car ecosystem worldwide."
- Chris Jang, Managing Director, Equinix Korea
"The future of the automotive industry lies in connected cars. Through a hybrid multicloud infrastructure, auto manufacturers can take advantage of cloud services while maintaining the flexibility to choose between secure, dedicated colocation infrastructure and highly scalable cloud services for each workload they support. Equinix, with its global footprint, offers not only the necessary infrastructure but also an interconnected digital ecosystem and network-dense infrastructure. This can enable Korean companies, including Hyundai Motor, to accelerate their digital transformation and optimize the customer experience."
Additional Resources
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group's mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.
More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom
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1 Michele Bertoncello, Christopher Martens, Tobias Schneiderbauer and Kilian Zedelius, "Corporate business building to unlock value in automotive connectivity," McKinsey & Company, August 31, 2023.
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