Interconnection Redefined
Interconnection is the invisible engine of the digital economy, enabling the exchange of information between systems, clouds, networks, partners, and users. At its core, interconnection means connecting two or more parties together so data can move between them. Yet the term is too often used only to describe private, direct links that bypass the public internet. While private connectivity is essential and the preferred option for business-critical traffic, this limited view doesn't reflect how enterprises operate in a highly distributed, cloud-first world. Today’s digital infrastructure spans multiple public clouds, SaaS platforms, partner ecosystems, and edge locations. Users connect from anywhere. In this environment, no single connectivity model meets every need. Some workloads demand tightly controlled, predictable performance. Others require broad reach and flexible access. In practice, interconnection encompasses both private and public connectivity working together, with each applied where it delivers the most value. The Right Mix Private interconnection forms the core of modern enterprise connectivity. Physical and virtual connections provide consistent performance, stronger security, and greater control for sensitive and mission-critical applications. At the same time, public connectivity plays an important supporting role, enabling scale, reach, and accessibility for use cases such as user access, content delivery, and SaaS consumption. The most effective interconnection approaches are private-first, with public connectivity used selectively to extend reach without compromising control. Equinix supports this model by bringing together enterprises, clouds, carriers, SaaS providers, and partners in close proximity across its global platform. Rather than forcing customers into a single connectivity approach, Equinix offers a comprehensive portfolio of interconnection services within the same locations. Customers can establish private cross-connects and virtual connections for high-performance, secure traffic, while also accessing rich carrier ecosystems, internet exchanges, and public connectivity options when needed. Because these capabilities exist side by side, organizations gain flexibility without added complexity. Location Matters This proximity delivers meaningful business outcomes that go beyond simple connectivity. When systems, clouds, and partners are located in the same facility, traffic travels shorter physical distances, reducing latency, jitter, and points of failure. Applications respond faster and perform more consistently, which directly improves user experience and service reliability. Shorter paths also reduce dependency on long-haul transit, lowering costs and minimizing exposure to congestion or outages outside your control. At the same time, having a dense ecosystem in one place accelerates execution. Teams can connect to new providers, deploy services, or enter new markets in days rather than months because the infrastructure and partners are already there. The result is a network that is not only faster and more secure, but also easier to scale and adapt as business needs evolve. The Equinix Edge Interconnection becomes a competitive advantage when choice and proximity come together at scale. This is where the concept moves beyond simple links between systems and transforms into something far more powerful. With private and public connectivity options available side by side in the same locations, businesses gain immediate control over how every workload connects, performs, and scales. They can keep critical traffic on secure, high-performance paths, extend outward to the public internet for reach, and shift between both instantly as needs change. Few providers can deliver this level of optionality across a global footprint. By combining dense ecosystems with a full portfolio of interconnection services, Equinix turns connectivity into capability, giving customers the freedom, speed, and resilience to design digital infrastructure that actively drives business growth rather than merely supporting it.Fabric Cloud Connect for June 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Customers can now order virtual connections with bandwidths up to 25 Gbps in the following metros: Istanbul, Turkey (IL) Lisbon, Portugal (LS) Equinix and AWS have enabled 25 Gbps (the highest hosted connection tier available) in 27 of the 41 Equinix Fabric metros with local AWS Direct Connect on-ramps. Get Started with Equinix Fabric If you'd like more information on connecting your business to the cloud, visit our service provider search tool or product documentation site for service availability, feature descriptions, and deployment considerations.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!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!What 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
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Equinix Internet Access API docs - May 2023 updates
Equinix Internet Access 2023.3 release is mostly about ordering internet access service instance using a Fabric port, but it also introduces new endpoints for searching and viewing your EIA service instances. For more information, see Equinix Internet Access - 2023.3 Release Notes.
