Equinix’s Three-Dimensional Approach to AI-Ready Infrastructure

 

At Equinix, we’re analyzing heterogeneous, unstructured data sets to extract and export information about the equipment and parts inventory in our Equinix IBX data centers. We’re running Coral TPUs on IoT devices to bring local AI capabilities into our Equinix IBX sites. We’re also performing a proof of concept for using AI-enabled IoT devices to predict failures of chiller pumps and UPS (uninterruptible power supply systems). This could ultimately lead to more resilient data centers for our customers.

Leveraging AI: Automation, Operational efficiency and Cooling Solutions
Equinix is transforming its infrastructure to meet growing AI demands through a three-pronged strategy. First, we’re deploying advanced cooling solutions like direct-to-chip liquid cooling, boosting energy efficiency by up to 40%. Second, we’re investing in sustainability with microgrids, renewable energy integration, and next-gen battery technologies. Third, we’re driving collaboration between chip developers, infrastructure providers, and utilities to build efficient, future-ready data centers.
With AI advancements like Blackwell chips and new algorithms, our infrastructure supports both current and future AI processing, particularly AI inferencing. Equinix’s vendor-neutral approach ensures seamless deployment of preferred hardware with optimized performance.

AI enhanced cybersecurity measures
We are implementing AI-driven security capabilities to protect our customers’ systems and hosted data from evolving threats. AI models rely on high-quality data, and cybersecurity is no exception—we need diverse threat intelligence sources to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
To achieve this, we have established threat intelligence exchanges, enabling collaboration with industry and government partners.
These exchanges enhance visibility into threat indicators, allowing for proactive defense. By working within a robust ecosystem, we strengthen our ability to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats, ensuring a secure environment for our customers and their critical data.

Equinix’s data center- Competitive edge
Equinix sets itself apart with a comprehensive AI infrastructure strategy. Through Private AI, we ensure data privacy and control while offering multicloud capabilities across 260+ data centers in 70+ metros. Our high-performance network connects 10,000 enterprises, 2,000 networks, and 3,000+ service providers, optimizing AI workload traffic. Unlike traditional colocation providers, we deliver advanced interconnection services, enabling seamless connectivity with Cloud Service Providers, Carriers, and Enterprises. Strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and HPE provide customers with flexibility and choice. Our ecosystem democratizes AI access, balancing high performance with cost efficiency to support evolving AI inferencing needs.