The
- Develop 5G and edge architectures that leverage ecosystems already resident at
Equinix . - Explore hybrid multicloud interconnectivty scenarios between MNOs, public clouds and private infrastructures.
- Develop multiparty business models, partnering strategies and go-to-market motions for the nascent 5G and edge market.
The DA11 IBX is the ninth data center for
Highlights/Key Facts
- The
$142 million first phase of DA11 provides a capacity of 1,975 cabinets and colocation space of approximately 72,000 square feet. Upon completion of the planned future phases, the facility is expected to provide a total capacity of more than 3,850 cabinets and colocation space of more than 144,000 square feet. - The
Dallas metro represents one of the largest enterprise and colocation markets in theAmericas and includes nine Equinix IBX data centers, that house more than 135 network service providers—more than any other data center provider in theDallas metro area. Directly connected toEquinix's Infomart Data Center , the fifth-most-dense interconnection hub inthe United States , these colocation facilities provide proximity to banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, energy, healthcare and medical research, transportation and logistics companies in the metro area. Dallas is a major interconnection point forLatin America traffic with key terrestrial routes serving Central andSouth America . In combination with our operations inMiami ,Los Angeles ,Mexico , Bogotá,Sao Paulo andRio de Janeiro ,Equinix continues to expand solutions for enterprise, cloud and content providers looking to address the Latin America Market. According to the 2019 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) Report published byEquinix , enterprise consumption of interconnection bandwidth is expected to grow by 63 percent CAGR in LATAM by 2022 and will contribute up to 11 percent of interconnection bandwidth globally. In this region, content and digital media is expected to outpace other regions in interconnection bandwidth adoption.- The Equinix Dallas IBX data centers offer access to Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric™ (ECX Fabric™), an on-demand platform that enables
Equinix customers to discover and dynamically connect to any other customer across anyEquinix location globally. Offered through an easy-to-use portal and a single connection to theEquinix platform, ECX Fabric offers access to more than 2,100 of the world's largest enterprises, cloud service providers (includingAlibaba Cloud,Amazon Web Services , Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud) and SaaS providers (including Salesforce, SAP and ServiceNow, among others). By reaching their entire digital ecosystem through a single private and secure connection, companies can rapidly scale their digital business operations globally. Customers can also locate their data close to the edge of their network, increasing performance by keeping data near consumption points. Equinix is a leader in data center sustainability and in greening the supply chains of its customers.Equinix's long-term goal of using 100% clean and renewable energy for its global platform has resulted in significant increases in renewable energy coverage globally including 100% renewable throughoutthe United States .Equinix continues to make advancements in the way it designs, builds and operates its data centers with high energy efficiency standards. DA11 customers will benefit from reductions of their CO2 footprint throughEquinix's renewable energy procurement strategy and the use of energy-efficient systems throughout the facility.
- In the
Americas ,Equinix now operates more than 90 IBX data centers strategically located inBrazil ,Canada ,Colombia ,Mexico andthe United States . Globally, Platform Equinix is comprised of more than 210 IBX data centers across 56 markets and 26 countries, providing data center and interconnection services for more than 9,700 of the world's leading businesses.
Quotes
Stefanie Williams , Analyst,451 Research (part ofS&P Global Market Intelligence )
"Connectivity is becoming increasingly critical for the development of modern hybrid cloud and mobile environments, andDallas is a key market in enabling companies to accelerate their 5G strategies and overall digital transformation journey. TheDallas multi-tenant data center market remains among the top five in theU.S. , and providers have benefitted from strong demand over the years.Dallas will most likely continue to see notable levels of demand, and with the opening of DA11,Equinix is positioning itself to meet demand for connectivity and interconnection to an ecosystem of carriers, network and cloud providers."
Jon Lin , President ofAmericas ,Equinix
"We are seeing significant customer demand inDallas as enterprises look to increase their business offerings through implementing IT infrastructures that are able to keep pace with the continually evolving digital landscape. We are thrilled to bring our ninth facility to theDallas campus online in this increasingly important and growing market."
Additional Resources
- DA11 Product Page [website]
- Can data centers have "that new car smell?" [blog]
- DA11 Timelapse Build [video]
- How the Dallas Infomart is Shaping the Way Businesses Connect [blog]
- Equinix Sustainbility Report [website]
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX data centers and developing, deploying and delivering
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