Equinix is a prominent internet company specializing in data center services for various businesses and organizations. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company operates 260 data centers across 71 global markets. It serves over 10,000 customers, including 2,100 network providers, across five key sectors: cloud and IT services, content providers, network and mobile services, financial services, and enterprise. The majority of Equinix's revenue, approximately 70%, is generated from renting space to tenants and providing related services, with over 15% derived from interconnection services. The company has a significant presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, contributing to a diverse and robust business model.
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BT - Data Center Business
Acquisition in 2024
BT - Data Center Business is a unit of BT.
MainOne
Secondary Market in 2022
MainOne is a prominent telecommunications provider in West Africa, established in 2010 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with an additional office in Accra, Ghana. The company specializes in wholesale bandwidth services and network solutions, catering to telecom operators, internet service providers, government agencies, large enterprises, and educational institutions. MainOne is renowned for its reliable services, bolstered by a world-class submarine cable system along the West African coast, a robust IP NGN network, and an expanding network of terrestrial fiber optic connections. Additionally, the company operates data center facilities that support businesses in need of effective online connectivity solutions across the region.
MainOne
Acquisition in 2021
MainOne is a prominent telecommunications provider in West Africa, established in 2010 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with an additional office in Accra, Ghana. The company specializes in wholesale bandwidth services and network solutions, catering to telecom operators, internet service providers, government agencies, large enterprises, and educational institutions. MainOne is renowned for its reliable services, bolstered by a world-class submarine cable system along the West African coast, a robust IP NGN network, and an expanding network of terrestrial fiber optic connections. Additionally, the company operates data center facilities that support businesses in need of effective online connectivity solutions across the region.
GPX India
Acquisition in 2020
GPX India offers a cloud dense environment and access to major cloud services, including Amazon Direct Connect, Google Cloud Dedicated Interconnect and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure FastConnect. GPX India facilities also host key internet exchanges such as Mumbai IX-DECIX, AMS-IX India, Extreme IX and Bharat IX, allowing ISPs, carriers, CDNs and large enterprises to exchange internet traffic.
Packet
Acquisition in 2020
Packet is the go-to cloud partner for today’s leading developers, empowering SaaS companies and Fortune 100’s alike to make infrastructure their competitive advantage with automated bare metal that can be deployed anywhere. With 20+ global public cloud locations, a seamless API experience, and the ability to manage custom hardware on-premises or at edge sites, Packet is ideal for both traditional and cloud native workloads.
Infomart Data Centers
Acquisition in 2018
Infomart’s customizable, high-density data center solution enables the largest technology companies to rapidly scale without expanding footprint. We collaborate to design data center operations that fit your strategy and install according to your timeframe in the most-connected, carrier-neutral locations throughout North America with a track record of 100% uptime since inception.Founded in 2006, Infomart Data Centers is an award-winning, industry leader in building, owning and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale data centers. Each of its national facilities meet or exceed the toughest industry standards for data centers in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience. Recognized for its consistent excellence, Infomart Data Centers is committed to maintaining its reputation of reliability and responsible, best-in-class management and operations.
Metronode
Acquisition in 2017
Metronode is a leading provider of adaptive data center solutions in Australia, focusing on the design, construction, and operation of energy-efficient facilities. The company aims to deliver secure, reliable, and flexible colocation services that cater to the needs of both government and enterprise clients. By emphasizing low power usage effectiveness, Metronode enables its customers to manage data storage requirements in a cost-effective manner. This commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency allows businesses to innovate and grow without the burden of data capacity, operational challenges, or financial constraints.
Itconic Innovate IT
Acquisition in 2017
Itconic is an IT services company operating in Spain and Portugal, specializing in data center and cloud infrastructure management. The company provides comprehensive managed services tailored to clients' private, hybrid, or public cloud platforms. Itconic boasts the largest and most extensive network of neutral data centers in the Iberian Peninsula, featuring five interconnected centers across Spain and Portugal. This infrastructure is supported by a team of experienced professionals who adopt a neutral technology approach, ensuring flexibility to meet diverse client needs. By focusing on connectivity and cloud infrastructure, Itconic aims to facilitate efficient and flexible connections for its clients, ultimately driving their digital transformation.
TelecityGroup
Acquisition in 2016
TelecityGroup is Europe's industry-leading provider of premium network independent data centres offering a range of flexible, scalable data centre and managed services. TelecityGroup specialises in the design, build, and management of highly connected and secure environments in which customers can house their technical, web and internet infrastructure. Each of its data centres acts as a connectivity and content hub facilitating the storage, sharing and distribution of data, content and media. Headquartered in London, TelecityGroup operates 24 network-independent data centres across seven European countries. The data centres are located in prime positions for commerce and connectivity including London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Stockholm, Manchester, Milan and Dublin.
Bit-isle
Acquisition in 2015
Bit-isle Equinix Inc. is a leading provider of integrated data center (iDC) and IT outsourcing services in Japan, established in 2000 and headquartered in Shinagawa. The company caters to over 650 customers, offering comprehensive iDC services that include collocation, network connectivity, equipment rental, and 24/7 managed services. Bit-isle operates four data centers in the Tokyo metropolitan area and collaborates on additional facilities in Osaka, Korea, and China. It is committed to maintaining highly secure and environmentally controlled environments for its clients' IT systems, ensuring continuous operation throughout the year. The company also provides various cloud services, including its proprietary Bit-isle cloud platform and Application ON DEMAND, a SaaS solution. Additionally, Bit-isle operates solar power plants in Hiroshima prefecture, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. As of November 2015, Bit-isle operates as a subsidiary of Equinix Japan K.K.
Nimbo
Acquisition in 2015
Nimbo, now operating as Equinix Professional Services for Cloud (EPS Cloud), specializes in providing enterprise hybrid cloud solutions and migration services. The company assists organizations in adopting and integrating cloud technologies, focusing on the development and implementation of hybrid cloud IT architectures. With extensive experience in migrating legacy applications and connecting traditional data centers to the cloud, EPS Cloud offers end-to-end capabilities that help businesses create scalable, resilient, and secure cloud environments. By partnering with leading cloud platform providers, the company aims to simplify IT management while addressing security and compliance needs, thereby becoming a trusted partner for CIOs across various industries.
Kleyer 90 Carrier Hotel
Acquisition in 2013
Kleyer 90 Carrier Hotel operates a hotel
Asia Tone Limited
Acquisition in 2012
Asia Tone Limited provides colocation data centre services in Asia-Pacific.
ancotel
Acquisition in 2012
As of July 2, 2012, ancotel GmbH was acquired by Equinix, Inc. ancotel GmbH provides co-location, telehousing, and interconnection services to international carriers and providers. It offers co-location services, such as physical colocation and interconnection, and AC/DC services; and technical consulting, telecom and information technology equipment financing, and advertising services, as well as calling cards for business clients and private customers. The company also provides veox, a platform to redeploy and interconnect data streams between the interfaces of a cross-connection system; vmmr, an SDH, SONET, and Ethernet-based multi-service virtual platform to connect up interfaces; and vtrans for directly connecting up Ethernet networks via SDH infrastructures. In addition, it offers vpeer for integrating real-time functions, soft switch partitioning, SIP conversion, and commercial routing options; VoIP2TDM to integrate TDM voice services into IP networks; and vcolo, a portfolio virtual colocation services. ancotel GmbH was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It also has branches in London and Hong Kong.
Switch and Data
Acquisition in 2009
Switch and Data is a provider of Internet exchange and co-location services. Based in Tampa, Florida, Switch and Data operates 35 (thirty-five) high-power density Data Centers and 7 (seven) PAIX Peering Internet Exchanges throughout North America, serving more than 1,000 customers. Switch and Data's PAIX is recognized worldwide as the premier name in peering and Internet exchange services, as not only the first public peering exchange, but also home to one of the largest commercial exchange points in North America. Company Highlights * A minimum of 20%, year over year, growth for 5 years running * $205.4M of Revenue in 2009 * Peering Exchange & Interconnection Provider to over 400 networks including the following US Tier 1 carriers: [AT&T](/organization/at-t), [Verizon](/organization/verizon), [Level 3](/organization/level-3), [Sprint](/organization/sprint), [Global Crossing](/organization/global-crossing). Facility Highlights * 2.4, 4 and 6 kW power load rated cabinets as a standard Offer (Hot Aisle Heat Containment Options available for higher power density levels) * N+1 AC Power Plant and 2N+1 DC Power Plant * Operator of the Largest East and West Coast Peering Exchange Points (NY Metro & Bay Area Metro PAIX Peering Exchanges) Content & Entertainment Practice A cross-functional Team of Engineers, Product & Marketing Managers and Sales Executives dedicated to supporting the Content & Entertainment vertical. The Practice supports Content, Media and Gaming companies on Infrastructures by designing, developing, deploying and supporting these environments. Practice Highlights * $40M in recurring revenue * Over 25+ years of Vertical Industry Experience * Unprecedented Expertise * Infrastructure Application * Online Gaming (MMOG) * Digital Distribution * Streaming Services * Web 2.0 & Social Networking * eCommerce * CDN * Cloud and Utility based Services * Virtualization * Infrastructure Optimization * Power Design * Hardware Platform Technologies * Geographic Placement & Municipality Expertise * Data Center Migration * IP Transit & Peering Services * Practice supports 21 CDNs * Akamai & Limelight's largest vendor * Practice supports world's largest Search Engine; world's largest Social Networking Website; world's largest Software Company; all US based MSOs (cable providers) and two US based Satellite Providers In Conclusion What does Switch and Data have to do with Content & Entertainment? * Most Networks can't handle the volume generated by Content & Entertainment Providers, by placing your infrastructure at the Network Exchange Point it gives you the ability to access numerous egress points at once—removing the single network provider bottleneck. * Switch and Data offers extensive resources to deliver a high-quality end-user experience * 5 Content & Entertainment (C&E) Regional Managers; 3 C&E Customer Solution Engineers; 3 C&E Sales Operations Support Personnel; 150 Operations Engineers; 2,000 PAIX Peering Ports; 44,170 Network Ports to ensure network reliability * Less network hops, results in less latency, equals better performance How does Switch and Data efficiently link millions of users to online Content & Entertainment? * Switch and Data's PAIX Peering Exchanges transact more packets between networks, or content providers and networks, than any other group of Peering Exchanges in the World * Switch and Data's PAIX Peering Exchanges act as a reliable network exchange point to 97% of the world's Internet traffic * Switch and Data's Palo Alto PAIX was the first Internet Exchange in the World with more traffic going through this Site than any other location in the World * The World is going broadband and more broadband network providers connect at Switch and Data Sites and PAIX Peering Exchange locations than any other group of locations within North America
Switch & Data
Acquisition in 2009
Switch and Data Facilities Co. (S&DFC) is dedicated to becoming the international leader in the operation of highly improved shared infrastructure facilities and basic support services for clients in the telecommunications and data/internet industries. The principals of S&DFC are nationally experienced and recognized. S&DFC applies its extensive real estate expertise to diligently select the premier telco building in each targeted regional market. Their criteria includes: close proximity to carrier POPs, many existing IXC and CAP interconnects, high capacity power feeds and high floor loads. Where necessary, S&DFC is capable of constructing entirely new buildings to provide proper power and cabling heights and key fiber routes.
Virtu Secure Webservices
Acquisition in 2008
Virtu is a provider of network-neutral data center services in the Netherlands. Founded in 1999, Virtu is a provider of network-neutral data center services in the Netherlands. The company's more than 400 enterprise, systems integrator and government customers include IBM, TUI/Thomson, Netherlands Department of Finance and Ten Cate. Virtu operates data centers in Enschede (1,200 net sq. m.) and Zwolle (500 net sq. m.), and it is currently building out a 3,000 net sq. m. center in Amsterdam that is expected to be open for customers in mid-2008. The Enschede center is approximately 40% utilized. The Zwolle center recently opened and will be at 80% occupancy once all signed contracts are fully installed. The company offers a range of colocation, interconnection and managed services that complement Equinix Europe's existing portfolio of products, as well as a seasoned team of professionals.
IXEurope
Acquisition in 2007
Equinix Group is a leader in the European network-neutral colocation market. IXEurope is a leader in the European network-neutral colocation market. It operates 14 data centers comprising approximately 325,000 square feet of net sellable space throughout Europe, including centers in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Munich, Paris and Zurich. The company's more than 450 enterprise and Internet customers include Capgemini, Citigroup and Deutsche Boerse Systems.
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