New Term-Based Discounts for Equinix Fabric Are Here
We're excited to introduce Equinix Fabric Term-Based Discounts for inter-metro i.e. remote virtual connections (VCs) between your own assets and to your service providers including hyperscalers such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle. This new pricing option is designed to help you save more while enjoying the high-performance connectivity you rely on. What's New? You now have the option to select 12, 24, or 36-month contracts for inter-metro VCs from your Fabric ports, Network Edge virtual devices and Fabric Cloud Router instances. Here's how you'll benefit: Lower Monthly Rates: Save between 15% and 50% compared to on-demand pricing. For example, a 1 Gbps inter-metro virtual connection between London to New York drops from $1005/month to just $503/month with a 36-month term-based plan. See how much you can save using the Fabric pricing calculator, accessible via the Fabric portal. Simple Provisioning: No approvals required. Just select your term in the self-service portal or Fabric API and enjoy the savings. Broad Capability Support: Applicable across Point-to-Point (EPL & EVPL), Multipoint-to-Multipoint (EP-LAN & EVP-LAN) and IP-WAN services supported by Fabric Cloud Router. Also supported for Z-side service tokens. Predictable Cost Structure: Term based contracts provided set monthly rates, making it easier for you to manage your annual budget. Things to Note Discounts are available only for inter-metro VCs (intra-metro i.e. local VCs are not eligible. Discounts are currently not supported on Network Edge virtual devices to AWS, but are coming soon. Term-based discounts cannot be added to existing VCs, so you’ll need to create a new VC with your chosen term. Why This Matters By locking in discounted rates, you can optimize costs and achieve predictable spending without sacrificing performance, reliability, or flexibility. This is the perfect opportunity to create cost-efficient connectivity solutions tailored to the demands of your business. We'd Love to Hear From You Tap into these savings today by selecting a term-based discount during your next VC provisioning. We’d love to hear how this pricing option benefits your operations. Share your feedback with the team!Managed Private Cloud now available in London and Amsterdam!
We’re excited to announce that Managed Private Cloud (MPC) is now operational in London and Amsterdam, expanding our global presence to seven metros. MPC is our Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform, where customers can purchase private cloud compute resources in our data centers with Equinix managing the data center services and infrastructure. London is the largest metro in Europe by GDP. Our Docklands and Slough campuses have 1,100+ customers, 190+ network carriers, and 6 cloud-on-ramps with all major cloud providers. London is a perfect choice if you're seeking ultra-low latency in one of the world’s leading financial and technology centers. Amsterdam is home to Europe’s fastest internet exchange. Our Amsterdam campuses offer unparalleled connectivity and scalability with 5 cloud on-ramps, 152+ network carriers, and 896+ customers. With 100% renewable energy and Tier III compliance, it’s ideal for businesses focused on sustainability and performance. To learn more about our MPC offering, please find a comprehensive overview here.Need DDI In the Cloud? Infoblox is Now on Network Edge
Hey everyone—just popping in with some exciting news for those of you building out your virtual networking environments! Infoblox NIOS DDI is now available on Equinix Network Edge 🙌 That means you now have another core piece of your networking stack—DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM)—available as a virtual networking function alongside firewalls, routers, SD-WAN, and more. What this unlocks for you? Whether you’re working across hybrid or multi-cloud environments, having your full stack available virtually means you can deploy faster, scale smarter, and keep everything centralized—all without touching hardware. Already using Infoblox on-prem? You can now extend those services to the cloud and manage everything through Network Edge. Need better automation? Infoblox helps eliminate manual IPAM tasks and streamlines network provisioning. Focused on security? Built-in Protective DNS helps block threats before they reach your network. Building for scale? Combine Infoblox with other Network Edge VNFs for a complete, cloud-ready networking solution. And yes—it’s available to deploy via the portal, APIs, or Terraform, so you can integrate it however you work best. 👉 Check out the blog post here if you want a deeper dive or to explore use cases. Would love to hear how you’re thinking about virtualizing more of your network stack—or if you’ve already started using Network Edge and want to add Infoblox into the mix. Drop your thoughts or questions below!Connecting Fabric Cloud Router to AWS and Azure
In this video, we'll show you how to Create a Fabric Cloud Router, create a connection to AWS, create a connection to Microsoft Azure, and then run a ping test between those two virtual machines running in the cloud environments. This step-by-step demo shows how quickly you can create a Fabric Cloud Router, and then with the help of Quick Connect for AWS and Azure, connect the router with Virtual Machines at Equinix. And finally, how to test the new connections. Create connections using Fabric Cloud Router in the Fabric portal: https://fabric.equinix.com/
How to Order EIA with Fabric Using Provider-Independent IP Addresses
In this video, we'll show you how to order an Equinix Internet Access connection as a Virtual Connection within a Fabric Port using provider-independent IP addresses. This step-by-step guide takes you through the configuration of a new connection helping you to choose the correct bandwidth, port, and routing configuration. Create a new connection in the Fabric Portal: https://fabric.equinix.com/
Accelerating lead time & simplifying choices inside the cabinet with Smart Build
Predefined options for faster, easier cabinet deployments Decisions, decisions … Have you ever felt overwhelmed by too many choices? Sometimes, more options create complexity rather than flexibility. That’s why Equinix’s Smart Build is designed to streamline decision-making and speed up cage deployments for our customers. Making it easier to do business with us Once a customer has purchased space and power from Equinix, they need to pivot on the nitty-gritty of getting it up and running—the extra things you don't think about but matter to ensure a seamless setup and experience. That’s where Smart Build comes in, offering key solutions for custom parts, plus labor and accessories that help get deployments up and running. And our new Accessories model moves us toward pre-selected, off-the-shelf options that accelerate lead times. Think of it like building out a kitchen—you could install a custom Viking range, but for most, a high-quality GE range does the job just as well, at a better cost and with quicker access. Similarly, our Accessories offer reliable, pre-approved products with set delivery SLAs that meet most customers' needs without the long wait. While we still support custom builds, we want to make it easier for customers by offering predefined, pre-approved, and pre-priced options that seamlessly fit within our power and IBX space constraints Offloading the heavy lifting to Equinix Under the Smart Build umbrella, we also offer Smart Hands, a service that provides on-demand, remote maintenance for our colocation customers. If a customer isn’t physically present at a site, they can call on Smart Hands to reboot a server, inspect hardware, or perform other essential tasks. Think of it like home maintenance—sure, you could go to a hardware store to fix a leaky faucet yourself, but most people prefer calling a plumber. With Smart Hands, customers get expert support without the hassle What’s next on the roadmap? Our top priority is standardization—getting customers up and running faster by removing complexity from quote to fulfillment. Expanding accessories: By the end of the year, we’ll be broadening our add-on accessories program, offering more ready-to-deploy solutions inside the cabinet. This means faster deployments and less guesswork for customers. For example, we’re adding copper, fiber, and basket trays to help customers easily organize and connect their infrastructure cabling between cabinets Introducing visualization tools: We’re working on tools that will allow customers to see their cage layout before deployment. Imagine designing a car online—choosing specs, colors, and features before buying. We want to bring that experience to our customers, helping them drag and drop cabinets, power distribution units (PDUs), and other elements into a virtual cage layout to make decisions fasterWhat 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
Exploring AWS Hybrid Cloud Solutions with Equinix
This webinar is hosted by Ramesh Krishnam, WW BD/GTM Specialist from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Gene McColm, Principal Solutions Architect from Equinix and Mike Matchett, CEO and Analyst at Small World Big Data. Together, they will discuss the latest in hybrid cloud technologies and the benefits of combining the power of AWS with Equinix's cutting-edge infrastructure. Learn about the advantages of hybrid cloud solutions, how they enhance scalability, flexibility, and security, and the unique value propositions offered by this partnership. Whether you're a cloud enthusiast or an enterprise decision-maker looking for the next leap in digital transformation, this webinar has something valuable for you. Key topics we will cover: Introduction to AWS Hybrid Cloud Solutions The role of Equinix in hybrid cloud infrastructure Optimizing cloud strategies for enterprises Real-world use cases and success stories
Network Edge Overview
In this video, we'll introduce you to Network Edge. We'll deep-dive into the product and our supported vendor services. We'll cover some of the obstacles customers face and how Network Edge can help solve those issues. Finally, we'll take you through a step-by-step guide for creating and provisioning a virtual device and then creating a Virtual Connection to that new device. In this case, connecting our newly created Firewall to the Google Cloud Platform.
Designing Cloud Connectivity for High Availability & Resiliency with AWS
In this 20-minute Tech Talk, we’ll review how to design network access to AWS for high availability and resiliency to ensure your connectivity is available when you need it most. Our experts Dhanil Parwani, Senior Partner Solutions Architect at AWSand Gene McColm, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Platform Alliances at Equinix will explain how to: Achieve resiliency with your network deployment of AWS Direct Connect Solve challenges and risks of having a single connection to AWS Discover the benefits of designing for high availability vs resiliency Achieve maximum resiliency for critical workloads Manage between cloud regions for data residency and compliance Take advantage of geo-resilient options across multiple metros Learn more about designing for Availability & Resiliency with AWS.
