• Equinix's financial industry analysis urges firms to prioritize adaptable infrastructure over static data residency strategies as regulations and geopolitical conditions shift.
• At least 47 countries require some data storage or processing within their borders, increasing pressure on financial firms' global operations.
• Adaptable infrastructure lets firms relocate workloads, change data routes or deploy sovereign environments without complete redesigns, supporting operational resilience.
• Conflicting US and EU requirements may require separate regional environments, making interconnected local platforms more practical than a single global digital presence.

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