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Equinix expansion continues in 2017 as interconnection demand soars
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix expansion continues in 2017 as interconnection demand soars

Equinix's global footprint grows as 2017 sees new data centres and expansions in key markets to meet burgeoning interconnection needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Equinix: How to escape a cloud outage unscathed
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix: How to escape a cloud outage unscathed

Cloud outages hit enterprises hard, but well-planned disaster recovery strategies and interconnection-first approaches prevent chaos.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks
DataCentre infrastructure

Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks launches Open Cloud Interconnect to accelerate cloud service delivery and simplify network operations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Transforming data centers into open interconnection fabrics
DataCentre infrastructure

Transforming data centers into open interconnection fabrics

I would like to reflect on our progress since we joined OCP a year ago, and provide a perspective into our future collaboration with the community.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017
U.S. House of Representatives Hosts IDCA at Ford House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
DataCentre infrastructure

U.S. House of Representatives Hosts IDCA at Ford House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

IDCA and U.S. House's CIO discuss critical IT strategies in a summit aiming to align public and private sector data standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Taking subsea cable systems to the heart of interconnection
Network Infrastructure

Taking subsea cable systems to the heart of interconnection

Equinix revolutionises subsea cable deployment, landing cables directly in colocation data centres, boosting performance and reducing costs for cloud giants.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
What's the Valentine's Day secret to a love interconnection?
DataCentre infrastructure

What's the Valentine's Day secret to a love interconnection?

Equinix unveils trailblazing tech for lovestruck souls to forge connections and cure the sting of 'what could have been' this Valentine's Day.

By Phil Schwarzmann • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants
Network Infrastructure

Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants

Already widely regarded as one of Australia's leading Tier 3+ data centres, Polaris has now taken the experience to a whole new level.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
F5 Networks reports on the state of application services
Distributed Denial of Service

F5 Networks reports on the state of application services

When it comes to keeping business processes performing and secure, enterprises rely on an army of applications services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
When multi-cloud convergence hits a tipping point
DataCentre infrastructure

When multi-cloud convergence hits a tipping point

Cloud adoption has matured to an advanced stage where enterprises are increasingly relying more on cloud infrastructures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Predictions for the connected enterprise: Digital edge, interconnection, evolution
DataCentre infrastructure

Predictions for the connected enterprise: Digital edge, interconnection, evolution

Equinix's insights forecast a revolutionary shift in digital enterprise, emphasising the need for dynamic, interconnected IT strategies.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
How interconnection is creating tomorrow today
DataCentre infrastructure

How interconnection is creating tomorrow today

The IoT can't work as it should if the voluminous amounts of global data it's producing can't be quickly collected, stored, processed, analyzed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Supercharging cloud security, reliability and scalability via interconnection
DataCentre infrastructure

Supercharging cloud security, reliability and scalability via interconnection

Interconnection: the key to enhancing cloud security, bolstering reliability, and empowering scalability, says Equinix report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
What's driving the industrial internet? The IoT and interconnection
DataCentre infrastructure

What's driving the industrial internet? The IoT and interconnection

We see valuable commonalities between our goals and the missions of the following IIC working and task groups.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Outsourcing to boost Indonesia's data centers, report says
DataCentre infrastructure

Outsourcing to boost Indonesia's data centers, report says

A recent report suggests Indonesia's data center industry has the potential for future growth as the nation drives a shift to outsourcing.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Interconnection oriented architectures will be the backbone of smart cities
Smart Cities

Interconnection oriented architectures will be the backbone of smart cities

The Hong Kong SAR Government believes in the smart city concept, especially in its ability to drive economic development and improve quality of life.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Superloop increases network coverage in Singapore, on track for APAC expansion
DataCentre infrastructure

Superloop increases network coverage in Singapore, on track for APAC expansion

Superloop's network in Singapore expands to 30 enterprise buildings, highlighting its commitment to extend coverage in key areas.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
How the Equinix deal with Verizon opens new routes to global interconnection
DataCentre infrastructure

How the Equinix deal with Verizon opens new routes to global interconnection

Equinix's $3.6bn deal with Verizon to boost global interconnectivity, expanding digital economy's reach with key market access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016