Great video to share with anyone new to interconnection and data centers
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!
How does Video Calling work?
With events and time with family and friends this past week, it has reminded me what is behind and powers the technology of video calls. These moments, so full of connection, are powered by something unseen. Behind every laugh and every heartfelt word is a network of technologies working together in harmony. Data centers process the exchanges, cloud services ensure no moment is lost, and IT infrastructure bridges the physical distance, making it all feel effortless. I created a video on this with a link to the blog, check it out to see: -EdInterested in building a sustainable network? Join our Tech Talk this week!
Discover how sustainability and technology intersects with our 20-minute Tech Talk on October 26 th . In my upcoming Tech Talk, I’ll be joined by Sarwar Khan, Sustainability Lead at BT; Sarwar has 12 years’ experience in developing decarbonization strategies, products and propositions spanning across the telecoms, IT, and energy industries, working for both large corporates and start-ups. Get ready to learn more about: How BT’s Digital Carbon Calculator provides a unique view into which network assets to optimize for sustainability The benefits of combining carbon footprint data and IT services lifecycle management to gain network efficiencies How BT’s global network combined with Equinix’s own tooling, and data center colocation and virtual interconnection services, in a hybrid multicloud environment enables energy efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions at scale. Got a question you want covered? Ask below! Don’t forget to register here.What is your offsite disaster recovery strategy?
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?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)Tell a Story About Your First Data Center Migration.
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! 🍕🎖️Have you scheduled Smart Hands using the Availability Calendar yet?
Every second matters – that’s why we’re making it easier for you to schedule and execute Smart Hands on your schedule. Using the Smart Hands Availability Calendar, you can: Schedule Smart Hands at specific times, up to 3 hours of Smart Hands service in 1-hour increments Have real-time access to technician availability Use our enhanced scheduling experience with fewer delays and ticket rejections Get started with the availability calendar today by logging into ECP and follow the steps to Order a Scheduled Smart hands request We’re working hard on making the improvements you need and want – comment below or share your feedback via ideasWhat is Interconnection?
Take a deep dive into the concept of interconnection and its vital role in today's digital landscape. In this video, we’ll explore: What interconnection means and how it facilitates direct and private data exchange The advantages of using interconnection over traditional internet methods for data transfer A relatable analogy comparing interconnection to the US highway system The impact of interconnection on data centers and their role in the hybrid cloud strategy How interconnection enhances speed, security, and efficiency for enterprises moving large volumes of data
