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AI is transforming everything, from how we work to how we discover new things. But what part of that change is truly capturing your imagination? We've put together a quick poll to find out which AI trend you're most excited about. Equinix Community - AI Poll – Fill out formWe're constantly exploring the next big breakthroughs in technology to shorten your path to innovation and growth. Share your inputs and let’s shape a powerful future, together. 

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

I have been trying to get the locations, but getting the error code 500.  What is permission code?

 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

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For every new AI or application project you embark on, your initial architectural choices will determine the probability of long-term success of that effort, especially as it scales or needs to adapt to changing regulatory or business environments.  This article discusses why architecting for hybrid up front puts you in the optimal position for anything that comes your way. https://blog.equinix.com/blog/2025/05/21/why-you-need-a-hybrid-first-strategy/  Do you agree? Is 'hybrid-first' truly the silver bullet for future-proofing, or are there scenarios where a pure cloud or colo/on-prem approach still makes sense? Share your perspective!

Where would you place your organization on AI adoption, from initial exploration to mature implementation and optimization? We’d love to hear your story and journey. Share below in the comments.

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 do you prepare for seasonal spikes in network demand like during tax filing season?  

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? 

Hi, I'm using the reports v1 API to generate ONE_TIME reports and every time the report is finished, I get an email telling me as much. However, I want to prevent this email from going out every time. I've figured out that I can use the parameters array with name notifyEmails to add additional emails that should be notified but I can't seem to be able to remove the email tied to my account. Is there any way to achieve what I want?

Mobile World Congress 2025 is approaching - Are you attending?   When it comes to the future of AI-ready, scalable digital infrastructure – the Equinix team of experts is here to help. Here’s a chance for you to meet the team in advance and connect in person in Barcelona!   Let’s begin!   Hi, I’m Efraim! Senior Principal Solutions Architect at Equinix. My dedication lies in bridging technology and bridging transformation, particularly in areas such as Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Agility. You can find some of my recent Equinix blogs here.   I'’ll be at MWC – let's connect and catch up on Cloud, AI, Programming, and my love of Cats.  

Hello Equinix Community, Today, we're opening a new chapter in our commitment to fostering transparency and community by introducing you to the incredible individuals behind our innovative products. The essence of Equinix has always been a blend of technology and community. We understand that the pulse of any tech-driven organization is its products, and behind those products, there's a team of dedicated, passionate individuals: our Product Managers. This thread offers a unique opportunity for our customers to get to know these dedicated professionals on a personal level. Our product team is thrilled to be a part of this platform, as it offers us a direct channel to engage, share, and grow with all of you. We see the Equinix Community not just as a space for interactions, but as a bridge to understand your needs, address your questions, and co-create the future. Here’s what to anticipate: Personal Introductions: Our Product Managers from various domains will be stepping forward to sha

Hey folks, I'm curious to hear how folks are managing multicloud networking setups. With so many tools and vendors in the space I'm eager to hear what everyone is using to connect between different cloud environments. What vendors or solutions are you using to manage multicloud networking? (e.g., Equinix, Megaport, Aviatrix, Cisco, etc.) Are you using Layer 3 or 4 networking for your interconnections? Which cloud providers or service providers are you connecting to? What’s your primary use case for these connections? (access to specific cloud services, redundancy, cost optimization, etc.) Feel free to share any challenges you've faced too! 

What can you learn in 60 seconds? A lot, actually! We're now creating Youtube Shorts to teach you in bite-size snippets.Let me and @stevemar know which topics you'd like us to cover!Here I talk about IPConfig and IFConfig, which dives into your computer's network - like VPNs, ethernet ports, and more! 

does anyone have Equinix logo so i can be use with draw.io   and can be download it ?

If you're interested in trying out something new and helping us make improvements in the field of multicloud networking, we'd love to have you join our Public Beta Program. What do you gain from joining the beta? Help shape the future of cloud technology Gain direct access to product managers See how Equinix is solving multicloud networking complexity with simple, high-performant new solutions How do I join the Beta? It’s easy: fill out this request form!

Hello,I'd like to configure a redundant connection to Azure using dot1q encapsulation.The documentation for migration from v3 to v4 states that we need to include  "linkProtocol": { "type": "QINQ", "vlanSTag": 2002 }, in the zSide definition. That was not necessary in the v3 API.I'm not sure what the technical background for that value is.Specifically: Can we always use the same VLAN ID in connections to different Azure environments when using unique VLAN IDs on the aSide?Any help is appreciated.

is there link or session explain fundamental or deep dive of Equinix products for example fabric cloud router or metal and network edge.when to use either of these products and their use cases 

I have created a Claim that includes a Device, Port, PortVlanAttachment and a Vlan. In order to create the Port I have to pass the Device Eth1 port UUID to the 'spec.forProvider.portId' of the Port Kind. This works and picks up the vlan info, but upon deleting the claim, the port is not deleted automatically as expected. The following event messages can be seen: Conflicting configuration arguments: "vlan_ids": conflicts with vxlan_ids Warning CannotObserveExternalResource 8s (x10 over 6m27s) managed/metal.equinix.jet.crossplane.io/v1alpha1, kind=port cannot run refresh: refresh failed: Conflicting configuration arguments: "vlan_ids": conflicts with vxlan_ids Conflicting configuration arguments: "vxlan_ids": conflicts with vlan_ids The spec of the object looks like this:  Spec: Deletion Policy: Delete For Provider: Bonded: false Port Id: b561e487-fbb0-4a2c-98e7-22da331ed316 Vlan Ids: 73f648b5-9b6b-4076-a6ab-673aa45c7152 Vxlan Ids:

When editing an existing Metal Vlan resource's spec to add a description, the string is applied to the managed resource but is not updated in the UI. If the description is included in the original Vlan resource spec during creation, the UI shows the description. apiVersion: metal.equinix.jet.crossplane.io/v1alpha1 kind: Vlan metadata: name: myvlan1 spec: forProvider: description: | Dummy native VLAN for purposes of enabling tagging on the trunk port. projectId: <uuid> metro: svIf the spec.forProvider.description is left out during the creation, then editing the resource and applying the change will not cause the description to show up in the UI. I'm not sure if this is expected or not. 

After I spin up a Metal Device using the Crossplane Equinix provider, it comes up but in the events I see the following. I'm not sure if it is expected or a bug?Managed resource event message:Events:Type Reason Age From Message---- ------ ---- ---- -------Normal CreatedExternalResource 3m7s managed/metal.equinix.jet.crossplane.io/v1alpha1, kind=device Successfully requested creation of external resourceWarning CannotObserveExternalResource 13s (x6 over 30s) managed/metal.equinix.jet.crossplane.io/v1alpha1, kind=device cannot run plan: plan failed: Instance cannot be destroyed: Resource equinix_metal_device.my-gateway-sv-4x2x4-4gfpq has lifecycle.prevent_destroy set, but the plan calls for this resource to be destroyed. To avoid this error and continue with the plan, either disable lifecycle.prevent_destroy or reduce the scope of the plan using the -target flag.Field in XRD for plan is: "plan: m3.small.x86"Environment:Crossplane v1.16Equinix Provider: v0.6.1K8s: Kind 1.27