SHRED Now Available in 13 New Tokyo Locations!
Great news! SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) has expanded to 13 additional Tokyo IBX locations: TY1, TY2, TY3, TY4, TY5, TY6, TY7, TY8, TY9, TY10, TY11, TY15, and TY99. This milestone strengthens our commitment to delivering world-class sustainability services globally, bringing our total SHRED coverage to 143 IBXs! Why join SHRED? Simplify your IT asset disposal process and contribute to a greener future. We ensure responsible electronic waste management, so your equipment is handled with care and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. What is SHRED? SHRED is an innovative Smart Hands capability designed to standardize e-waste disposal through a self-service online form on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Simply log in to ECP, submit a Smart Hands ticket, and recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more—quickly and responsibly.SHRED Now Live in 41 More IBXs Across AMER & EMEA!
We’re excited to announce that SHRED has officially launched in an additional 41 IBXs across the AMER and EMEA regions as of 21 July 2025! 🎉 This milestone brings our total SHRED coverage to 130 IBXs globally, significantly expanding our secure equipment disposal capabilities. 🔍 What’s New? Expanded coverage includes new IBXs in Canada, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. All newly added sites are now fully operational and ready to support SHRED requests. What's SHRED? SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) - the innovative new Smart Hands capability designed to standardize e-waste disposal through a self-service online form on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Login to ECP and use the self-service form to submit a Smart Hands ticket to recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more.The Future of AI: Which Trend is Your Game- Changer?
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. Use the arrows on the right side to shift the options to cast your vote! We'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.Climate NYC Recap: Powering Progress: Grid Innovation, AI, and the Next U.S. Energy Transition
You're adopting AI at a breathtaking pace, and for good reason—it’s changing everything from personalized customer experiences to operational efficiency. But as you scale those exciting new workloads, have you stopped to think about the energy they consume? That was a central theme at Climate Week NYC, where our Equinix VP of Sustainability, Christopher Wellise, joined other industry leaders to discuss a critical, emerging truth: The rapid growth of AI and data centers is fundamentally reshaping the U.S. energy landscape, and the solutions are a lot smarter than you might think. “AI and data center growth are reshaping the energy landscape," said Christopher Wellise. "At Equinix, we’re committed to powering progress responsibly—through innovation, collaboration, and a future-first mindset.” Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from a customer perspective, focusing on what this means for your business continuity, sustainability goals, and future infrastructure planning. AI is driving exponential energy demand: Workload growth for AI is doubling every six months, with data centers projected to consume up to 12% of U.S. electricity in the near future. Data centers as grid assets: CW emphasized the shift from viewing data centers as “energy hogs” to recognizing their potential as contributors to grid stability. He spotlighted Equinix’s Silicon Valley site powered by solid oxide fuel cells, which generate electricity without combustion—reducing emissions and water use. Responsible AI in action: Equinix is using AI to create digital twins that optimize energy efficiency across facilities, showcasing how technology can drive sustainability. Collaboration is key: CW called for deeper partnerships across government, utilities, and tech providers to scale clean energy solutions and modernize infrastructure. Future First strategy: Equinix’s sustainability program continues to lead with a 100% clean and renewable energy target (currently at 96% globally), and active exploration of next-gen energy technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs). Check out the full video from Climate NYCInnovation Meets Sustainability: Louis Vuitton
In this video, Daniel Roux - CTO of Louis Vuitton tells us the shared mission of Louis Vuitton and Equinix to support sustainability goals through advanced digital solutions, including AI-driven innovations and 100% clean and renewable energy coverage. Discover how LV Neo, the tech arm of Louis Vuitton, is leveraging Equinix’s IT solutions to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining reliability, security and innovation. This partnership demonstrates how luxury brands can lead the way in adopting technology solutions committed to sustainability without compromising on performance or security. Learn more about Equinix's Future First commitment to sustainability
Understanding Sustainable Energy in the Digital Age
Just read the latest Equinix blog post on powering a sustainable future! 🌱💡 Great insights into energy innovation for the digital era. Check it out here: https://blog.equinix.com/blog/2025/04/29/powering-a-sustainable-future-energy-innovation-for-the-digital-era/?country_selector=Global%20(EN)SHRED available in France, South Korea, and England!
We are excited to announce that SHRED services have expanded to 22 new IBXs across Seoul, Bordeaux, Paris, London, and Manchester! This brings our total to 89 IBXs across 21 cities. 🌱 Have you joined SHRED yet? Learn more about SHRED SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) - the innovative new Smart Hands capability designed to standardize e-waste disposal through a self-service online form on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Login to ECP and use the self-service form to submit a Smart Hands ticket to recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more.SHRED Now Available in Six New Locations in the US!
Great news! SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) is now available in Atlanta, Culpeper, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York! This expansion marks another significant milestone in our commitment to providing top-notch sustainability services worldwide. It brings our SHRED coverage total to 67 IBXs! Join Shred to simplify your IT asset disposal process and contribute to a greener future. We’re committed to responsible electronic waste management, ensuring that your equipment is handled with care and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. What’s SHRED? SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) - the innovative new Smart Hands capability designed to standardize e-waste disposal through a self-service online form on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Login to ECP and use the self-service form to submit a Smart Hands ticket to recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more.SHRED Expands to Hong Kong!
You heard it here – SHRED is now available in all 5 IBXs in Hong Kong! Join SHRED to simplify your IT asset disposal process and contribute to a greener future. Our commitment to responsible electronic waste management ensures that your equipment is handled with care and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. What’s SHRED? SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) - the innovative new Smart Hands capability designed to standardize e-waste disposal through a self-service online form on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Login to ECP and use the self-service form to submit a Smart Hands ticket to recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more.Responsible E-Waste Disposal: SHRED Launches in DC
Customers in DC1, DC2, DC4, DC5, DC6, and DC11 (and all Singapore IBXs) can now use a super easy self-service form in ECP to submit a Smart Hands ticket to recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more. Just a few clicks, and we'll handle the rest! Why SHRED? SHRED empowers customers to take control of their e-waste management while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Faster and easier: No more manual hassle. More sustainable: We're committed to a greener future. More secure: Your data is our priority. After a successful pilot in Singapore, we're excited to bring SHRED to several IBXs in DC!
