Data Center Strategy & Colocation

Digital sovereignty is often discussed as though more must always be better.More control. More independence. Fewer external providers and dependencies.But every additional control has a cost. It can increase operational complexity, limit access to useful services or create new dependencies that are less visible than the ones being removed.The better question is not: How do we make everything sovereign?It is: How much sovereignty does each workload actually need? Start with the consequencesSovereignty matters because of what could happen when another party has too much influence over something important.For each workload, ask:What if an unauthorized party gained access to its data? What if the service became unavailable? What if a provider changed its terms, pricing or technology direction? What if regulation or geopolitics restricted continued use? How difficult would it be to move, replace or operate the workload elsewhere?The answers will differ. A public website, collaboration platf

We are only using ½ a rack at MI1 and ½ of our power allotment.  If anyone is interested in sharing, please contact me at jay@dslx.net

Ever wonder where the "cloud" actually is? Manual do Mundo teamed up with Equinix to physically visit it! We went inside a gigantic Data Center—the digital cloud—where your videos, messages, and all your online content are stored. 

Hello Equinix Community, Apologies in advance if this is a repeated question but my search didn't find any relevant topics. We have upgrade planned for our router in Chicago which is connected to Equinix IX. What is the best method of informing IX participants about the maintenance activity? We have a lot of peers on the IX so informing them individually will be very cumbersome.Thanks

Hi all, Is everyone else experiencing long delays asking for a new connection or changes to service.My own experience, has been since contact with the Equinix team, it has been 26 days, and from there we have been given a estimate of 2-4 weeks to provision a new connection.    

i everyone,We’re at an Equinix datacenter and moving from copper to fiber. And ordering some new IP addresses.Couple of things tripping me up:Ordering fiber vs copper cross connects through the portal isn’t super clear.Help desk isn't able to helpHas anyone done a copper → fiber migration at Equinix recently?How did you order it (portal, ticket, account manager)?Cheers

Imagine billions of dollars of tech, AI GPUs & LPUs, and the literal backbone of the internet, all humming along in one of the most secure buildings on Earth. We're talking about the secret sauce that makes the digital world go 'round, and NetworkChuck's taking us on an exclusive tour of Equinix DA11 & The Infomart!    

 Times moves fast...don't they?   As the line between public and private cloud continues to blur, we're seeing the very definition of "data center" evolve right alongside it.  Colocation, edge, interconnection - these aren't just technologies anymore.   They're becoming  foundational building blocks in how hybrid cloud actually operates today. We used to think of hybrid as static: pair a hyperscaler with some on-prem gear and bada-bing, bada-boom, call it a day...right? Wrong.  That model no longer cuts it. Now, we're watching new hybrid patterns emerge that are more agile, distributed, and value-driven. Let's face it, it's no longer about where the workloads are - it's about how infrastructure adapts to optimize performance, cost, and connectivity in real-time.  What are you seeing in your markets?  Are you rethinking their hybrid strategies through the lens of colocation and interconnection?  Are edge facilities shifting the center of gravity? Would love to hear your take - what are

They say you never forget your first data center migration - probably because it's like herding cats during a fire drill.  I'm curious - what went sideways, what saved the day, and what would you never do again?  Let's hear all the chaos, drama, or pizza-fueled heroics! 🍕🎖️ 

How is everyone thinking about data center densities when deploying with Equinix? Showing up with a gear spec and letting EQIX figure it out OR coming prepared with an understanding of your density requirement? 

Go behind the scenes at Equinix with Linus Tech Tips: power, data, security, and more! Check it out and tell us what you think. 

I'd like to connect my own fiber network to and Equinix IBX, can I pull my own fiber into the IBX?

The annual Global Interconnection Index (GXI) is a crystal ball into the future of the digital economy, full of predictions and insights that redefine how we connect and thrive in a digital world.📈 Bandwidth Growth: Watch as interconnection bandwidth skyrockets at a 34% five-year CAGR, hitting a mind-blowing 33,578 Tbps. ☁️ Multicloud Mastery: By 2025, 85% of global companies will have embraced multicloud strategies across numerous regions. It's the era of cloud without borders, enhancing flexibility and operational resilience.🌐 Fortune 500's Digital Pivot: By 2025, 90% of Fortune 500 companies will transform into digital providers, both selling and consuming digital services. It's a shift from traditional business models to digital-first strategies.🔄 Hardware Renaissance: The next few years will witness a doubling in hardware refresh rates, spurred by ever-improving price/performance ratios. By 2026, technology lifecycles will accelerate, keeping pace with innovation demands.💡 Gro

In this episode of our Digital Leaders Series, Carl DeGroot, VP U.S. Federal at Cisco, discusses how, in partnership with Equinix, they are supporting the government’s digital transformation evolution, including securing information across data centers, to enable visibility, automation data accessibility, and fostering sustainability.  

In this 20-minute Tech Talk, we will show you how to baseline and identify exactly where you can cut carbon emissions for your network devices like routers and switches, and then transform your overall network architecture for efficiency with data center consolidation and by leveraging virtualization.Experts Sarwar Khan, Sustainability Lead at BT, and James McIlvenny, Product Marketing Manager, Digital Interconnection at Equinix, will explain:How BT’s Digital Carbon Calculator provides a unique view into which network assets to optimize for sustainability  The benefits of combining carbon footprint data and IT services lifecycle management to gain network efficiencies  How BT’s global network combined with Equinix’s own tooling, and data center colocation and virtual interconnection services, in a hybrid multicloud environment enables energy efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions at scale.  

I want to know the physical fiber optical line between Frankfurt with Hongkong passes through ?

Can I use liquid cooling in my cage at an Equinix IBX?

Spoiler (Highlight to read)  I need shipment/receiving guidelines for the Ashburn, VA location. Is there a pallet jack onsite for receiving? Can the receiving deck accommodate Sprinter Vans (variable height loading deck)?

Can I deploy my own CCTV security equipment or biometric reader inside an Equinix IBX?

Hi Equinix-team, in the beginning of DC-FR8 a terminal console (monitor, keyboard, mouse) was available in every floor. Now it is really difficult to find one. How is it possible to be sure to get a terminal console when needed. I see that in cage FR8:03:301081 is such a terminal console permanent . Maybe they reserved it for a longer time. Is that possible? Thanks M. Fries