Equinix stories - Page 12
Gartner names the top trends impacting digital infrastructure and operations
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Gartner report highlights the choice facing IT infrastructure organizations in a digital world, according to analyst David Cappuccio.
Equinix launches encryption SaaS for data centers & cloud
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Equinix has launched Equinix SmartKey, a key management and encryption SaaS for data protection across data centers and the cloud.
Submarine cable boom fueled by new tech, soaring demand
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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The international capacity deployed by companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon rose 14-fold between 2012-2016.
Data center giants team up to tackle Australia's steep energy prices
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Schneider Electric partners with Equinix to battle high energy prices in Australia. New services will help businesses access low-cost renewable energy.
Why interconnection is the building block of APAC’s digital transformation
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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Everyone wants to be digital; people want customer-facing apps that work seamlessly, and businesses want to operate digitally to remain relevant.
Equinix gets even bigger in Australia with added data center capacity
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Equinix is expanding its Australian data center footprint, adding capacity to its ME1 Melbourne and SY4 Sydney facilities.
5 reasons why Japan is a global data center powerhouse
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Japan’s global data center dominance stems from robust tech talent, unique standards, Asia Pacific's largest market, and major global players' presence.
On-Demand data center interconnection platform deploys PoP
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Datacenter.com's new Amsterdam facility sees the deployment of DCspine's PoP, enhancing cloud service connectivity across 30+ Netherlands-based data centres.
Equinix to acquire Infomart in $800 million deal
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Equinix to acquire Infomart Dallas in $800m deal, enhancing its global platform and expanding its presence in the Dallas market.
Frankfurt to overtake London with largest data centre cluster in EU
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Frankfurt is preparing for substantial extra growth over the next year, with more than 11 data centre expansions announced by major providers.
‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.
Equinix continues to dominate Cloudscene's data center leaderboard
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Equinix has topped Cloudscene's final data center leaderboard for 2017, dominating all regions for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Equinix CEO leaves company after 11 years over poor judgment in employee matter
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Steve Smith resigns as Equinix CEO after 11 years due to poor judgment in an employee matter, with Peter Van Camp stepping in as interim CEO.
Gartner provides recommendations around Equinix CEO’s abrupt departure
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Equinix CEO Steve Smith steps down, leading to uncertainty in the datacenter industry. No immediate impact expected.
AT&T expands network into Equinix data centers
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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AT-T and Equinix are expanding their relationship to offer AT-T Switched Ethernet Service with Network on Demand to businesses in Equinix data centers.
Accelerating global interconnection with the acquisition of Metronode
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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This US$792 million acquisition of Metronode will see us expand our reach in the country, which has been called for by a number of our customers.
New year, new privacy regulations - are you ready?
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Ensuring Personal Information Protection (PIP) and privacy is a world and industry-wide concern among enterprises and service providers alike.
Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Just 20 metro areas, including Tokyo, London, and New York, generate 59% of global colocation revenues, with retail accounting for 72% of Q3 earnings.
How to speak like a data center geek: Artificial intelligence
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Explore key AI concepts in our ‘Data Center Geek’ series, from algorithms to deep learning, and discover how interconnection powers these advancements.
Data center giants Equinix & Digital Realty make 2017 a record year for M&As
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Entering 2018, there are also four additional major deals that have been agreed to but not yet closed that are worth over $2.6 billion.