Why do you use Equinix Metal? Why should someone consider using Equinix Metal?
Hello Community! We know that many of you use Equinix Metal for a variety of reasons, from high-performance computing to hybrid cloud connectivity. We would love to hear more about how you are using Equinix Metal and what benefits you have experienced. Whether you are using Equinix Metal for machine learning, data analytics, or to create a hybrid cloud architecture, we want to hear from you. Share your stories and experiences with the community, and help us all learn more about the benefits of Equinix Metal. Here are some questions to consider: What are the main reasons you chose to use Equinix Metal? How has Equinix Metal helped your business or organization? What benefits have you experienced from using Equinix Metal? How has Equinix Metal helped you to achieve your goals? We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about how you are using Equinix Metal. Don't hesitate to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let's start a conversation!IT Decision-Makers Demand the Anywhere Economy | Blog
Have you read the latest blog from Karl and Leanne? Here a few points I found interesting. Feel free to drop your thoughts below 72% of IT leaders plan to expand into new regions, countries and/or cities in the next 12 months. Sustainability plays a greater role in infrastructure choices and vendor selection. 71% of global IT decision-makers embrace an XaaS model for the anywhere economy Cyberattacks along with security breaches and data leaks are considered serious threats by 70% of IT decision-makers. Over 60% say tech changes made during the global pandemic are here to stay The pandemic has accelerated growth and innovation, with 60% of the survey’s respondents saying COVID-19 advanced their company’s digital transformation journey. Nearly half of IT decision-makers globally expect Web 3.0 to replace Web 2.0 within the next one to five years 71% of IT decision-makers will move more functions to the cloud A majority of IT decision-makers across the globe say their interconnection spending is likely to increase further in 2022 Nearly seven in 10 global IT decision-makers say sustainability is now one of their organization’s most important drivers You can read the entire article over on blog.equinix.comBlog | What Is a Data Center? What Are Different Types of Data Centers?
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 global scale. In 2021 we achieved 95% renewable coverage for our global data center energy consumption, with over 200 sites covered with 100% renewable energy. Companies around the world can drive their business advantage by leveraging Equinix data center sustainability. There are many different types of data centers On-premises data centers Colocation data centers Hyperscale/IaaS data centers Bitcoin and cryptocurrency data centers Core data centers Edge data centers Are you working to move away from your on-premises data centers? Are you taking advantage of Core and Edge data centers? Let me know your thoughts.Podcast | Traceroute - Episode 3: Networks
Synopsis How did our society’s need to 'Netflix and chill' lead to a revolution in hardware networks? Eliminating the need to drive down to your local Blockbuster Video just to rent a movie took a miracle of hardware and convoluted networking…and a few motivated geniuses to figure it all out. In episode 3 of the Traceroute Podcast, Dave Temkin, Ingrid Burrington, Jack Waters, and Andrew Blum join us to discuss how the physical internet works. Detailing the hidden infrastructure involved in getting computers connected around the world, they shed some light on the fact that, contrary to what digital natives might think, your connection to the World Wide Web isn't 100% wireless. Let us know your thoughts below!Podcast | Traceroute - Episode 4: Wireless
Synopsis When the first car phones appeared in the 80s, most people wrote them off as a luxury for the ultra-rich. But once you cut the cable, you can’t go back. By the 90s, people were trying to join analog modems to the cellular network, so more people could connect to the internet. But it simply didn’t work. In episode 4 of the Traceroute podcast, we explore the realities that come with wireless opportunity. With a growth rate of 30+% a year, engineering advances need to scale to support demand. We know the future is bright, but how will we get there? Let us know your thoughts below!Podcast | Traceroute - Episode 5: Open Source
Synopsis As the world becomes more digital, the distance between software and hardware widens. Unspoken competition, gatekeeping, differences in perspective, these reasons and more push experts from the software and hardware spaces apart. So what is the key to furthering collaboration and innovation in technology development? In episode 6 of Traceroute, we look deeper into the digital space and how it intrinsically connects to physical hardware. Open-source advocates Jon Masters and Brian Fox share their insights on hardware and software proprietary rights, and how the road to renaissance lies in open source. Let us know your thoughts below!
