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Equinix and Dell Technologies Collaborate on AI Solutions

In a major announcement, Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), recognized as the world’s leader in digital infrastructure, has unveiled a groundbreaking private AI solution designed to empower businesses in their AI model training. The new offering allows organizations to seamlessly scale their operations in both public and private cloud environments while guaranteeing high levels of control, security, and low-latency deployment within their own on-premises systems.

At the heart of this collaboration lies the Equinix International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers, which utilize the state-of-the-art Dell AI Factory in partnership with NVIDIA. This integration provides a robust array of products, services, and solutions that are built upon a neutral and cloud-adjacent platform. Customers can leverage this infrastructure to connect securely and cost-effectively to public clouds, colocation facilities, and their private IT ecosystems.

The Dell AI Factory incorporates an impressive lineup of technology that includes Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers, NVIDIA's advanced accelerated computing, the NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, as well as sophisticated storage solutions and AI software from NVIDIA. This cutting-edge technology is deployed at more than 260 Equinix data centers equipped for AI, making it widely accessible to enterprises.

Lisa Miller, Senior Vice President at Equinix, emphasized the company's commitment to delivering high-performance AI infrastructures that align with strict standards for security, performance, and sustainability. She commented, "Our partnership with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA enables enterprises to tap into the potential of generative AI while safeguarding their data and meeting sustainability objectives. This solution is specifically tailored to support intensive AI workloads, ensuring that our customers can innovate effectively."

Similarly, Chad Dunn, Vice President of Product Management at Dell Technologies, highlighted how this collaboration is crucial in meeting the exciting and changing demands of businesses today. He stated, "The synergy between Equinix and Dell allows us to present the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, catering to the complex needs of enterprises wanting secure and sustainable AI solutions. By combining our expertise in high-performance computing and infrastructure efficiency, we empower organizations to seamlessly scale AI workloads."

The current trends in deploying AI technologies have yielded transformative results across various sectors. For instance, in healthcare, advancements have streamlined the creation of radiology reports, allowing healthcare professionals to concentrate on enhancing patient care. In the manufacturing space, predictive maintenance powered by AI has driven significant improvements in operational efficiency. Additionally, retailers have benefited through personalized customer experiences and refined inventory management processes.

Mike Leone, a Practice Director at Enterprise Strategy Group, shed light on the challenges enterprises face while navigating through the evolving world of generative AI. In a recent study, 91% of organizations noted that their collaboration with partners has accelerated the realization of AI's value. This partnership between Equinix and Dell Technologies provides an efficient path for organizations seeking to manage cutting-edge AI technologies within some of the most performance-ready data centers across the globe.

Equinix’s international network of IBX data centers presents a unique offering of partners and service providers, facilitating seamless access to diverse interconnectivity options. This enables enterprises to scale their IT infrastructure reliably and swiftly, with access to multiple cloud providers and network services in a secure and low-latency environment. Furthermore, Dell's collaboration amplifies the capabilities of the Dell AI Factory by leveraging the extensive infrastructure and reach provided by Equinix.

• - High Performance AI-Ready Data Centers: Equinix boasts AI-ready data centers with unparalleled uptime of 99.999%, advanced cooling systems, and extensive interconnected resources.
• - Global Reach and Local Compliance: With over 260 data centers across more than 70 metropolitan areas, Equinix ensures localized data management while maintaining competitive cost structures.
• - Platform Neutrality and Flexibility: Enterprises can securely transfer data across a vast ecosystem involving over 10,000 companies, including a multitude of networks and IT service providers.
• - Commitment to Sustainability: Equinix leads the charge in sustainable practices, achieving 96% renewable energy use across its data centers, with ambitions for complete renewable energy adoption in the Americas and EMEA regions.
• - Robust Data Privacy and Security: The infrastructure supports comprehensive oversight and privacy controls, ensuring enterprises maintain complete command over their AI models and data.

The Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA is now globally available via Equinix, marking a pivotal step in the evolution of AI technologies for enterprises. For more information, visit Equinix's official website.

About Equinix

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) stands as a leading digital infrastructure company. By facilitating interconnections at software speed, Equinix enables digital leaders to optimize their operations, accelerate service deployment, and achieve sustainability objectives through a suite of world-class solutions that prioritize agility and performance.