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

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

 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? 

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

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

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)?

We’re building a new tool - an online tracker to visually show the progression of your cage/cabinet deployment, and we need your feedback to understand what information would make tracking your deployment easier. Interested in taking part in this 30 second research? Sign up today for the Equinix Customer Insights Panel.  Once your account is activated, you can explore and participate in research activities including the new online cage/cabinet tracker tool. 

I keep hearing about accessing things in "ECP". What is ECP?

Based on Cisco's direction, Equinix will end sales for any new Cisco CSR1000v (including both Equinix-Configured as well as Self-Configured device type) from the Network Edge marketplace. For existing Equinix-Configured Cisco CSR1000v customers, devices will be End-of-Sale at the end of February 2023.  All new customers are advised to consider the Cisco Catalyst 8000v router, which is recommended by Cisco. Additionally, with the end of sale announcement of the Cisco CSR1000v by Cisco, Equinix will be providing a tool to migrate existing Network Edge CSR1000v Self-Configured BYOL customers to Cisco Catalyst 8000v BYOL. This guided flow from the Fabric portal helps customers migrate their existing CSR1000v and associated connections. For more information, please refer to the Cisco1000v End-of-Sales/End-of-Life Announcement. 

Hi Community, I just finished reviewing the official announcement and wanted to share my highlights TLDR IT equipment within data centers, including routers, servers and storage arrays, emit high levels of heat that requires data centers to be fitted with robust cooling systems to remove that heat "Most datacenters operate within restrictive temperature and humidity bands, resulting in environments that are unnecessarily cooler than required," said Rob Brothers, Program Vice President, Datacenter Services, IDC "Optimizing data center temperatures results in more efficient operations, benefitting businesses and the planet..." - Sue Preston, vice president and general manager, Advisory and Professional Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). As a part of this new efficiency initiative, Equinix expects to operate its facilities closer to 27°C (80°F), aligning operating limits across its global data center portfolio with the globally accepted boundaries of the A1A standards

A few points that stood out to me in the What Is a Data Center? What Are Different Types of Data Centers? blog Are data centers expanding, modernizing or shrinking? According to a recent Network World article, “Companies might not be physically building brand new, centralized data centers, but they are modernizing their existing data center facilities and expanding their data center footprint to edge locations.” According to a 2022 study, more than half (51%) of IT professionals said they were planning to close all of their on-premises data centers in the next 24 months. The sixth annual Global Interconnection Index (GXI) 2023, a market study published by Equinix, predicts that: “By 2026, 80% of G2000 companies will be digital leaders, interconnecting with 4+ hyperscale providers and 30+ SaaS/business partners, on average.” Most enterprise and government data centers cannot meet the high standards of today’s or future sustainability objectives (i.e., carbon neutrality), especially on a

Hey Community, Just wanted to share this here incase you missed the email and have a presence in FR2 Metered Power Invoice Enhancements We're pleased to announce automation enhancements to our power data collection and billing processes for our metered power service in the following IBX: FR2. These enhancements mitigate errors in data handling, ensure timely billing, and provide a globally consistent format for the Invoice Product Description and Details. Beginning with your next invoice, the Product Description and Details will display: Metered Power Charges - month/year Usage - kWh Min Commit - kWh Billable Usage - kWh If you have questions, contact Billing and include your account number in the subject of the email. Thank you, Equinix Product Team

In case you missed it.   Completed: Upgrade for LD11x Data Center We'd like to inform you that the LD11x Building Management System (BMS) upgrade is complete. If you have questions, refer to our FAQ, or you may contact Support.   Thank you, Equinix Product Team

Hi All - New to the community and looking forward to connecting and learning! If you or any new hires on your team (or your mom!) are new to interconnection, ecosystems and data centers, this short “Where is the Physical Internet?” video from investment company Cowen is an excellent intro from the consumer perspective. It's a 9-minute walk-through of Equinix’s NY5 facility that includes insight into the physical infrastructure responsible for securing, cooling/powering, and connecting a modern data center.During the tour, you’ll also learn about the ecosystems at the NY5 data center that attract companies to interconnect there. The video is meant for anyone interested in learning more about where and how data is stored and exchanged. Hope you like it as much as I do!  

Visiting a data center and using an Android device? Save Your IBX Access Security Profile QR Code to Google Pay The IBX Access transformation team is excited to announce you now have the option to save a security profile QR code to Google Pay, beginning August 8.   Log into the ECP Click the IBX security tab Follow the instructions provided to save your QR code for easy access at the data center in the future.

In this blog, we discussed how Equinix customers simplified and strengthened strategies for bringing workloads back online quickly and avoiding downtime. What are the strategies, solutions, and best practices your organization has in place to achieve optimal recovery time and recovery point objectives?