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Arrow Quick Hit: Equinix high-performance data centers

November 06, 2024 | Jonathun Zug

What is it?

Equinix high-performance data centers offer a scalable, sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure solution. They are strategically located across major markets in 70+ metros globally, enabling organizations to place their infrastructure close to their clouds, networks, IT services, customers, and partners.

Why should you care?

Equinix provides significant benefits for Arrow's partners and customers, including:

  • Dispensing with on-premises infrastructure headaches
  • Achieving scalability to support evolving business needs
  • Enhancing sustainability by leveraging infrastructure powered by 100% renewable energy in 235+ data centers
  • Minimizing operational costs and complexities 

How does it work?

Equinix's high-performance data centers combine advanced cooling, high-density power configurations, and a robust global network to support demanding AI and data-intensive applications. With access to Equinix's digital ecosystems, customers can seamlessly integrate their infrastructure with multiple cloud and IT service providers, ensuring optimal performance and flexibility.

  • Scalability and performance: Equinix's high-performance data centers provide the space, power, density and cooling required for demanding applications, supporting current and future needs. 
  • Sustainability: These high-performance data centers achieve 96% renewable energy coverage globally and offer 100% coverage at 235+ sites, simplifying the achievement of decarbonization goals. 
  • Data strategy: With 260+ data centers in key global locations, Equinix helps optimize data distribution, reduce latency and improve network efficiency. 
  • Cost management: Equinix converts capital expenditures into predictable operational expenses, reducing the financial risks associated with maintaining on-premises data centers. 

How Equinix stands out in the market

  • Unmatched global reach: 260+ data centers in 72 metros across 33 countries on six continents. 
  • Connectivity: Leading in 210+ cloud on-ramps and offering direct, low-latency access to 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers, 2,000+ network service providers and 10,000+ customers overall. 
  • Sustainability leadership: Recognized for global climate leadership and sustainability efforts, including EcoVadis Silver Certification and being named in TIME's Most Sustainable Companies. 

Arrow partners can leverage the following points to position and sell Equinix

  • Identify customer needs: Determine if the customer struggles with scalability, sustainability, data strategy optimization or cost management. 
  • Address FAQs: 
    • Performance and scalability: Highlight the advanced cooling, power density and global reach of Equinix's data centers. 
    • Sustainability: Emphasize the renewable energy coverage and sustainable infrastructure. 
    • Cost efficiency: Focus on converting CAPEX to predictable OPEX and reducing operational complexities. 
  • Benefits:
    • Future-proof infrastructure
    • Improved performance and scalability 
    • Enhanced sustainability with reduced carbon footprint
    • Predictable and manageable costs

For additional details and resources

Arrow and Equinix

Arrow adds value by providing access to Equinix’s high-performance data centers through a comprehensive ecosystem. Our partnership ensures that you get the best resources and support to help your customers transition to a future-proof, sustainable infrastructure. Arrow’s expert team is here to assist with planning, deployment, and ongoing support to maximize the benefits of Equinix data centers. 

By addressing these key points, you can effectively communicate the value of Equinix high-performance data centers to your customers.

For any questions, please contact: equinix@arrow.com

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