Product Release Notes

New Cross Connect fulfillment APIs enable customers and partners to integrate Cross Connect ordering and fulfillment capabilities with their external platforms, helping streamline integrations and support digital ordering.What’s New:New APIs enable customers and partners to integrate Cross Connect and fulfillment capabilities with external platforms Provides a digital integration path for Cross Connect ordering and fulfillmentWhy it Matters:Helps accelerate integrations with customer and partner platforms Supports a more streamlined digital ordering and fulfillment experience Enables broader adoption of Cross Connect capabilities through external platformsLearn MoreEquinix Documentation – Cross Connect Cross Connect Product Release Notes

100 Gbps virtual circuit availability on Equinix Fabric has expanded to Denver, Dublin, Manchester, and Seattle, supporting high-throughput workloads across additional U.S. and European markets.What’s New:100G virtual connections now available in Denver, Dublin, Manchester, and SeattleWhy it Matters:Enables customers to move large volumes of data between distributed infrastructure, clouds, and service providers at higher speeds. Supports bandwidth-intensive use cases such as AI, data replication and large-scale cloud connectivity. Expands customers’ ability to establish 100 Gbps connectivity across additional key U.S. and European markets.Learn More: Equinix Documentation – Equinix Fabric 

Remote Fabric Port ordering now uses structured Digital Letter of Authorization (LOA) tokens through LOA Manager as an alternative to manual PDF-based LOAs, allowing authorization to be validated before an order is submitted.What’s New:Provides structured Digital LOA tokens as an alternative to manual PDF-based LOAs Validates authorization before order submission rather than after Enables zero-touch, straight-through provisioning for Remote Fabric Port orders Streamlines the Remote Fabric Port ordering processWhy it Matters:Removes manual LOA processing and associated handoffs Reduces provisioning delays by up to 96 hours per order Helps prevent authorization issues from delaying orders after submission Enables faster, more automated Remote Fabric Port provisioningLearn MoreEquinix Documentation – Equinix Fabric

Equinix® Fabric One™ is now available in preview, giving eligible Equinix Fabric customers a simpler way to provision and manage connectivity across supported endpoints. Customers specify what they need to connect and how much capacity they need. Fabric One determines which connections are required, where to establish them and how much capacity to allocate to each, then automates provisioning and removing the need for customers to design the network topology or configure individual connections themselves.Once deployed, Fabric One manages that connectivity as a single service, reducing the work of maintaining individual connections. This intent-driven approach helps customers spend less time managing connectivity and more time supporting the applications and services that depend on it. Fabric One is designed to connect clouds, networks, AI providers, partners and infrastructure through Equinix’s global interconnection platform.During the preview, eligible customers can evaluate Fabric One up to 3 Gbps of bandwidth and include 1 Gbps connectivity to AWS Interconnect in Ashburn, Virginia and the Silicon Valley at no cost. Preview use is limited to testing and non-production workloads. Participants can also provide direct feedback to help shape future capabilities.To get started, log in to the Equinix Customer Portal and navigate to Interconnection → Fabric One. Share your feedback and questions in the Fabric One Preview Group. Get Started Ready to experience Fabric One?  Log in to the Equinix Customer Portal.  Navigate to Interconnection → Fabric One to get started.   Additional Resources Fabric One Release Note Fabric One Press Release Equinix Fabric One Demo AWS Interconnect Last Mile Setup Equinix Fabric One Product Page Fabric One Preview Group & Discussion Equinix Documentation - Fabric One

Equinix Cross Connect has implemented enhanced core services, including APIs, inventory capabilities, resource management, and workflow orchestration. These updates establish a secure and scalable foundation that supports the ongoing modernization of Cross Connect services.What’s New:Implemented enhanced core services for Cross Connect Expanded support for APIs, inventory, and resource management capabilities Introduced workflow orchestration to support service operations Established a secure and scalable platform foundationWhy it Matters:Supports the continued modernization of Cross Connect services Provides a scalable foundation for future enhancements Strengthens the underlying platform and supporting Cross Connect operations Improves the consistency and reliability of core service capabilitiesLearn More Cross Connect – Equinix Documentation

Equinix Internet Access (EIA) is now available through an AI-powered experience that provides guided self-service, service insights, and operational support. Customers can discover, access, and manage EIA services through AI-driven interactions and support tooling.What’s New:Access EIA services through an AI-powered assistant experience Discover and manage EIA services using guided self-service capabilities Receive service insights and operational support through AI-driven interactions Simplify service management and support through a unified managementWhy it Matters:Reduces reliance on manual workflows and support cases Streamlines access to operational information and support resources Enables faster issue identification and resolution Improves the management and support experience for both customers and internal teamsLearn MoreInternet Access – Equinix Documentation

Equinix Cross Connect has introduced enhancements to the inventory experience, including a new user interface and supporting platform capabilities. These updates improve how inventory information is managed and accessed while supporting continued platform modernization.What’s New:Introduced a new user interface for Cross Connect inventory Enhanced the experience for viewing and interacting with inventory information Established supporting platform capabilities for inventory management Improved the foundation supporting Cross Connect inventory servicesWhy it Matters:Provides a more streamlined inventory experience Makes inventory information easier to access and manage Supports a more scalable and reliable inventory platform Establishes a foundation for future inventory-related enhancementsLearn MoreCross Connect – Equinix Documentation

Summary:Equinix Cross Connect has been updated with enhanced APIs and user interface capabilities that support the latest platform technology and simplify customer workflows. These improvements streamline service interactions and provide a more efficient experience for managing Cross Connect services.What’s New:Updated Cross Connect APIs to support the latest platform technology Enhanced the user interface for a more streamlined experience Simplified API workflows for Cross Connect services Improved the overall experience for interacting with and managing Cross Connect servicesWhy it Matters:Reduces complexity when working with Cross Connect APIs  Helps customers complete tasks more efficiently through a streamlined experience Supports a more consistent experience across Cross Connect management workflows Establishes a foundation for continued enhancements and future capabilitiesLearn More Cross Connect API – Equinix Documentation

Fabric Insights now integrates with Dynatrace, enabling customers to stream Fabric events, alerts, and metrics directly into Dynatrace for centralized visibility across their network, applications, and infrastructure.What’s New:Added integration between Fabric Insights and Dynatrace Enables streaming of Fabric events, alerts, and metrics directly into Dynatrace Expands the ecosystem of supported observability integrationsWhy it Matters:Provides centralized visibility into Fabric alongside applications and infrastructure monitored in Dynatrace Helps accelerate troubleshooting by correlating network and application performance insight Supports more proactive monitoring and operational management across hybrid environmentsLearn MoreInsights Dashboard 

The Challenge:As traffic volumes continue to grow, organizations need greater bandwidth capacity across their interconnected environments to support data-intensive applications, cloud connectivity, and distributed workloads. Existing bandwidth limits can create constraints as network requirements scale.A Better Approach:Equinix Fabric now supports up to 50 Gbps bandwidth for connections into multipoint networks, doubling the previous maximum supported capacity of 25 Gbps. This enhancement enables customers to support higher traffic volumes while maintaining the flexibility and reach of multipoint connectivity.When to Use This:When existing multipoint network connections require additional bandwidth capacity When supporting high-volume application, cloud, or data traffic across interconnected environments When planning for network growth and future capacity requirements When consolidating connectivity onto higher-capacity multipoint network connections When seeking greater scalability across distributed network architectures When upgrading existing multipoint connections to 50 Gbps to support increased traffic demands without rearchitecting the networkLearn More:Multipoint Connections | Equinix Documentation 

Fabric Insights now includes a Network Dashboard that provides a holistic view of network health through live alerts and key performance metrics directly within the Fabric Portal. What’s New: Introduced the Network Dashboard within Fabric Insights Provides visibility into network health through live alerts and key performance metrics Enables monitoring and troubleshooting directly from the Fabric PortalWhy it Matters:  Helps customers identify and address network issues faster Simplifies troubleshooting with centralized visibility into network performance Supports ongoing network optimization through real-time insights and monitoringLearn More  Fabric Insights Dashboard  

The Network Map in Equinix Portal and the Interconnection Dashboard has been enhanced with new visualizations that provide greater visibility into geo zone availability, metro details, and maximum supported circuit (VC) bandwidths within and between metros.What’s New:Added geo zone visualizations to the Network Map Added metro-level details directly within the map experience Displays maximum supported VC bandwidths within and between metros Improves network visibility and planning through enhanced map interactionsWhy it Matters:Provides customers with greater visibility into available network infrastructure across metros Simplifies network planning by making key connectivity and bandwidth information easier to access Helps customers make more informed deployment and interconnection decisions through an enhanced visual experienceLearn MoreInterconnection Dashboard 

Equinix has expanded capacity across existing International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers in Dubai, Bogotá, New York, Sydney, and Tokyo, providing additional colocation capacity in key global metros to support growing customer demand.  What’s New:  Expanded capacity across existing IBX data centers in Dubai, Bogotá, New York, Sydney, and Tokyo  Increased available colocation capacity within strategic global markets  Additional space to support customer deployments and growth requirements  Why it Matters:   Enables customers to scale their digital infrastructure in some of the world’s most connected business hubs  Provides greater availability in established Equinix metros with strong interconnection ecosystems  Helps organizations expand while maintaining proximity to networks, cloud providers, and business partners  Learn More  Equinix Data Centers 

Equinix has opened a new data center in Paris, expanding colocation capacity and providing customers with additional opportunities to deploy and scale digital infrastructure within one of Europe’s leading connectivity hubs.What’s New:Opened a new data center in Paris (PA12x) Added colocation capacity within the Paris metro Expanded access to Equinix’s global platform and interconnected ecosystemWhy it Matters:Provides customers with additional capacity to support growth and digital transformation initiatives Enables direct access to networks, cloud providers, and business partners within a highly connected market Helps organizations deploy infrastructure closer to users, partners, and key business ecosystemsLearn MoreParis Data Centers 

Equinix introduces EPIC (Enhanced Performance Innovation Centers), a growing global program of purpose-built liquid cooling environments operating inside active Equinix IBX® data centers. EPIC gives customers a hands-on way to evaluate liquid cooling technologies, validate high-density infrastructure designs, and gain confidence in small-scale deployments before scaling-up AI and HPC workloads in production.Note: EPIC environments are currently live in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Osaka, and Sydney, with additional locations planned in 2027. Capabilities, configurations, and participating partners may vary by location.Why it MattersAs AI adoption accelerates, organizations are deploying increasingly dense infrastructure that places new demands on cooling, power, and operations. While liquid cooling has emerged as a key enabler for AI-ready infrastructure, many enterprises still want a better way to understand how these environments work before making significant capital investments.EPIC was created to help bridge that gap. By providing production-relevant environments inside active Equinix data centers, customers can evaluate liquid cooling solutions, explore infrastructure requirements, gain practical insights, test real architectures and deploy smaller AI and high-density infrastructure projects before moving to larger-scale production. What Customers Can Do in EPICEPIC is designed to help customers move from exploration to deployment faster by enabling them to:Evaluate liquid cooling solutions in active Equinix IBX environments Explore AI, HPC, and other high-density infrastructure use cases Assess operational and deployment considerations Work alongside Equinix experts, OEMs, and technology partners Build confidence around technical, operational, and business stakeholders before committing to deployment decisionsWhere EPIC is AvailableEPIC environments are currently available in:London (LD5) Paris (PA10) Frankfurt (FR6) Osaka (OS3) Sydney (SY5)Additional locations are planned as the program continues to expand globally.Learn MoreInside EPIC Blog EPIC Press Release  EPIC Liquid Cooling in action  

The Challenge:Organizations extending connectivity between Equinix and branch locations, retail sites, factories, or other edge environments often need to source last-mile services from multiple local providers. Comparing coverage, pricing, lead times, and service options across different markets can be time-consuming and operationally complex, particularly when managing deployments across multiple countries.A Better Approach:GNX is now available through Fabric Marketplace, giving customers access to GNX+, an automated, carrier-neutral platform for sourcing and managing last-mile connectivity. Customers can compare provider options, request quotes, place orders, and manage services through a centralized experience.With access to more than 3,000 network service providers across 190+ countries, GNX helps simplify the process of extending Equinix Fabric connectivity to enterprise locations around the world. By bringing provider discovery, quoting, ordering, and lifecycle management together in a single platform, customers can reduce the complexity of sourcing last-mile connectivity across diverse geographic markets.When to Use This:When connecting branch offices, retail locations, factories, or other edge sites to Equinix Fabric When sourcing last-mile connectivity across multiple countries or regions When comparing provider options based on price, bandwidth, lead time, and service availability When simplifying procurement and management through a single provider relationship When seeking greater visibility into provisioning, operations, and support for global connectivity servicesLearn More:Documentation - Fabric Marketplace Fabric Marketplace Release Note You Need an Easier Way to Find and Connect to Ecosystem Partners

Equinix Fabric has expanded high-capacity connectivity capabilities in Hong Kong, Osaka, Singapore, and Tokyo with the availability of 100Gbps Virtual Circuits (VCs) and 400G ports, enabling customers to support larger bandwidth requirements and scale their connectivity more efficiently.What’s New:100 Gbps Virtual Circuits are now available in the Hong Kong, Osaka, Singapore, and Tokyo metros 400G ports are now available in the same metros, providing additional capacity to support higher-bandwidth Fabric deploymentsWhy it Matters:Customers can support growing bandwidth demands across cloud, partner, and distributed digital infrastructure environments The combination of 100 Gbps Virtual Circuits and 400G ports provides greater flexibility to scale connectivity as business requirements growLearn MoreReach out to your sales rep to understand the ordering process  Equinix Documentation - Fabric

Equinix is pleased to announce the publication of a new commissioned Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Equinix Networking Solutions. The study examines the potential business value organizations can realize by leveraging Equinix Networking Solutions, including Equinix Fabric®, Fabric Cloud Router, and Network Edge.Based on interviews with customers using Equinix Networking Solutions, Forrester found that a composite organization achieved a 190% return on investment (ROI), $2.1 million net present value (NPV), and $3.1 million in risk-adjusted present value benefits over three years.Why it MattersAs cloud adoption accelerates and AI workloads become increasingly distributed across clouds, enterprise environments, partners, and sovereign regions, organizations face growing networking complexity. Traditional networking approaches built around dedicated circuits, physical infrastructure, and lengthy provisioning cycles often struggle to deliver the agility, scalability, and operational flexibility businesses need today.As organizations evaluate network modernization initiatives, demonstrating business value and return on investment remains a key consideration. The study highlights how Equinix Networking Solutions help organizations simplify connectivity across cloud providers, partners, AI platforms, and enterprise environments through a software-defined networking model. The study also notes that Equinix Networking solutions can provide a foundation for future AI, distributed infrastructure, and network modernization initiatives.Key FindingsThe study identified several quantified benefits for the composite organization over a three-year period.$1.5 million in savings through reduced dependence on traditional physical networking infrastructure by adopting software-defined connectivity $1.1 million in avoided excess capacity costs through dynamic bandwidth scaling that aligns network capacity with actual business demand $360,000 in infrastructure deployment savings through accelerated network provisioning and reduced administrative effort 77% reduction in network and cloud egress costs by leveraging private traffic exchange instead of public internet routingIn addition to the quantified results, customers cited improved agility, architectural flexibility, resiliency, lower latency, and simplified connectivity across cloud and partner ecosystems as key business benefits.About the StudyTo evaluate the impact of Equinix Networking Solutions, Forrester interviewed four networking and infrastructure leaders across financial services, aerospace, and related industries. The findings were combined into a composite organization representing a global enterprise with $5 billion in annual revenue and 10,000 employees operating across North America and Europe.Learn MoreDownload the Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of Equinix Networking Solutions study Read What a 190% ROI on Network Modernization Looks Like Read How Software-Defined Networking Cuts Provisioning Time from 32 Hours to 4

Customers can now use their own Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) with Equinix Internet Access (EIA), providing greater flexibility for advanced routing and BGP configurations.What’s New:Support for customer-owned ASNs with Equinix Internet Access Greater flexibility for advanced routing and BGP use cases Simplified integration with existing customer network architecturesWhy it Matters:Enables customers to maintain consistent routing policies across their network environments Supports more advanced networking and BGP deployment scenarios Provides increased control and flexibility when connecting to the internet through EIALearn MoreDocumentation - EIA

Equinix Internet Access (EIA) is now available in Lagos, Nigeria, expanding service availability and providing customers with additional connectivity options in the region.What’s New:Equinix Internet Access is now available in Lagos, Nigeria Customers can leverage EIA services in Lagos to support their connectivity requirementsWhy it Matters:Expands EIA coverage into an additional metro, providing customers with more location options Helps organizations access internet connectivity services from the Lagos location to support their network and business needsLearn MoreEquinix Documentation - EIA

Equinix Fabric is now available in Lagos, Nigeria, expanding Equinix’s interconnection footprint and enabling customers to access Fabric services from an additional metro, marking Lagos as the 67th Equinix metro.What’s New:Equinix Fabric service has been extended into Lagos, Nigeria Customers can now leverage Fabric from the Lagos metro to connect with distributed infrastructure, cloud providers, partners, and services Supports bandwidths up to 50 GbpsWhy it Matters:Expands access to Equinix Fabric in a new metro, providing customers with additional connectivity options Enables organizations operating in or expanding into the region to leverage Equinix Fabric as part of their interconnection strategyLearn MoreDocumentation - Fabric

The Fabric MCP (Model Context Protocol) server now includes Network Edge tools that allow AI assistants and developer tools to search for and view Network Edge resources through the Equinix Fabric API. This enhancement enables users to access Network Edge information without writing code, expanding the Fabric MCP server’s capabilities across Equinix Digital Infrastructure.What’s New:Added Network Edge tools to the Fabric MCP server, enabling AI assistants and developer tools to search for and view Network Edge resources through the Equinix Fabric API Enables access to Network Edge information without requiring users to write code Expands the Fabric MCP server’s functionality beyond Fabric resources, creating a more comprehensive interface for interacting with Equinix Digital InfrastructureWhy it Matters:Simplifies access to Network Edge resources by allowing users to retrieve information through AI-powered workflows instead of custom code Improves the developer and user experience by providing a more complete set of infrastructure management capabilities through a single MCP server Supports broader adoption of AI assistants and developer tools for managing and exploring Equinix Digital InfrastructureLearn More Documentation - MCP Server Overview Fabric Intelligence Announcement

The Challenge:As application traffic increases, organizations need an effective way to distribute incoming client requests across backend applications or database servers. Without intelligent traffic distribution, individual servers can become overloaded, potentially affecting application performance and scalability.A Better Approach:F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) on Network Edge supports the Local Traffic Manager (LTM) use case, enabling organizations to intelligently distribute incoming traffic across pools of backend application or database servers. This virtualized approach helps organizations manage application traffic and support scalable application delivery without deploying dedicated physical appliances.When to Use This:Distributing incoming client traffic across multiple backend applications or database servers hosted in Equinix colocation facilities, public clouds, or hybrid multi-cloud environments Balancing application workloads to reduce the risk of individual servers becoming overloaded Supporting scalable application delivery as traffic demand increases Deploying virtualized local traffic management without dedicated physical appliances Managing traffic distribution across backend server poolsLearn More:Equinix Documentation - Network Edge

The Challenge:As application traffic volumes increase, organizations may outgrow existing connectivity capacity between their virtual network functions (VNFs) and internet access services. Limited bandwidth can create bottlenecks for high-throughput workloads, impacting performance and scalability.A Better Approach:Network Edge now supports 25 Gbps virtual connections to Equinix Internet Access (EIA), enabling customers to provision higher-bandwidth connectivity between supported virtual network functions and internet access services. This enhancement helps organizations accommodate greater traffic demands while reducing potential bandwidth constraints.When to Use This:Supporting high-throughput internet-bound workloads that require more than 10 Gbps of connectivity Scaling network capacity to accommodate growing application and data traffic demands Reducing bandwidth bottlenecks between Network Edge virtual network functions and Equinix Internet Access (EIA) Improving connectivity capacity for performance-sensitive applications and services Expanding existing Network Edge deployments that support 25 Gbps-capable interfaces and licensingLearn More:Equinix Documentation - EIA Equinix Documentation - Network Edge

Fabric Insights now provides network maintenance, incident, and repair notifications directly within the service, helping customers stay informed about Fabric events sand respond more efficiently.What’s New:View network maintenance, incident, and repair notifications directly within Fabric Insights Access operational updates in the same location where Fabric health and performance are monitored Stay informed of relevant Fabric events without relying on separate communications channelsWhy it Matters:Improves visibility into maintenance and service-impacting events affecting Fabric resources Helps teams identify, assess, and respond to operational events more efficiently Centralizes monitoring and operational notifications within a single Fabric Insights experienceLearn More Accessing Fabric Insights Dashboard