The Shift to the Edge: Why Distributed AI is the New Enterprise Standard
The AI conversation is changing. We’ve moved past the "massive model training" phase and into the era of production-scale inferencing. But as data becomes more distributed, how do you scale without hitting a wall of latency, cost, and security risks? In this latest Cube Conversation, DD Dasgupta (VP of Product Marketing at Equinix) joins Bob Laliberte to break down the roadmap for the modern AI architecture. Key Highlights: Equinix Distributed AI Hub: A neutral framework connecting neoclouds, hyperscalers, and thousands of partners. Three Tiers of Sovereignty: Granular control over data, network, and AI models. Distributed Security: Insights on the Palo Alto Networks partnership to enforce security at the edge. Speed to Market: Leveraging 280 data centers to deploy AI capacity in days, not months. Watch to learn how hyper-specialized infrastructure and edge-first logic are providing the roadmap for scalable, secure enterprise AI.
Quantum Computing: Is Your Enterprise Ready?
Think quantum is still "years away"? Think again. In our latest episode of Interconnected, we explore why the risk of being too late to quantum computing now outweighs the risk of being too early. What’s inside: Strategic Risk: Why quantum is now a business imperative, not a research project. Getting Started: How to use pilots and cloud-based access to build a "quantum-ready" team. Expert Perspectives: Insights from Nobel Prize-winning physicists on the future of enterprise architecture. Don't wait for full commercialization to start your strategy. Watch the episode to learn how to evaluate quantum readiness today.
The Equinix 3.0 Vision: Connecting the AI-Powered World
The Internet is a network of networks. And it’s the connections between these networks that can transform a local business into a global enterprise. From the early days of the Internet, Equinix has been one of the primary places where these connections happen. Equinix has made nearly half a million interconnections between the 10,000 companies using its 270 data centers around the world, making it a key player in the growth of colocation services and cloud computing. How is Equinix positioned for the AI boom? In the latest Data Center Richness interview, host Rich Miller sits down with DD Dasgupta, VP of Product Marketing at Equinix, to discuss the "Equinix 3.0 Vision.";
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
Cultivating the Future: Digital Infrastructure for a Food-Secure World
Food security in the 21st century goes beyond farmland or stronger crops, it now will also rely on real-time data, AI-enabled insights, and smarter distribution networks. In this episode of Interconnected, hosts Kyle Hilgendorf and Christina Spinney are joined by global agrifood CEO and founder Christine Gould to explore how the world’s most essential industry is being transformed by digital infrastructure. Listen to the extended podcast version on Apple or Spotify: Apple Podcasts: https://eqix.it/3VootkK Spotify: https://eqix.it/4nDufes Dive deeper and learn more about the edge inferencing strategy required to support the growth in AI agents with this IDC analyst report
NetworkChuck: This is where Internet Lives
Imagine billions of dollars of tech, AI GPUs & LPUs, and the literal backbone of the internet, all humming along in one of the most secure buildings on Earth. We're talking about the secret sauce that makes the digital world go 'round, and NetworkChuck's taking us on an exclusive tour of Equinix DA11 & The Infomart! Be sure to share the LinkedIn post from Equinix!
How AI is Revolutionizing Proactive Healthcare
Can AI help prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease before they even begin? In this episode of Interconnected, world-renowned physician, scientist, and author Dr. Eric Topol shares the vision for a proactive, AI-powered future of medicine—where personal health data guides better decisions long before symptoms show up. Then, decentralized tech visionary Jim Nasr joins the hosts to explore the infrastructure challenges of scaling AI in healthcare—and why decentralization might be the answer. Listen to the extended podcast version on Apple or Spotify: Apple Podcasts: https://eqix.it/45R3cVJ Spotify: https://eqix.it/4mwoL54
Interconnected Podcast: Meet the Hosts
What do agentic AI, sovereign cloud laws, and 4K TikToks have in common? They all depend on infrastructure most people never see. In this premiere episode, meet the hosts of Interconnected and explore the trends transforming how the world builds, scales, and connects. In this episode, we explore: How agentic AI moves beyond prompts to autonomous collaboration Why data sovereignty is reshaping global cloud strategies What creators need from storage, compression, and delivery systems Where the next wave of infrastructure innovation is already unfolding Meet the Hosts: Shaniel Lafayette, Solution Strategy Lead at Equinix Glenn Dekhayser, Global Principal Technologist at Equinix Kyle Hilgendorf, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Equinix Hear the extended podcast version on Apple or Spotify: Apple Podcasts - https://eqix.it/45dT1ey Spotify - https://eqix.it/4f1Tiob
