Equinix will buy Packet in a major push into edge computing. The acquisition will allow Equinix to accelerate its interconnected edge services and add a “bare metal” cloud offering.
With PlatformDIGITAL, Digital Realty Targets The Enterprise Colo Market
In a clear signal of its growing ambitions in the colocation market, Digital Realty has unveiled PlatformDIGITAL, a broad initiative to sharpen its focus on problem-solving for enterprise customers retooling their IT infrastructure.
Digital Realty Will Acquire Interxion in $8.4 Billion MegaDeal
Digital Realty has agreed to acquire Interxion in an all-stock deal with an estimated value of $8.4 billion, the largest acquisition in the history of the data center industry.
With $500 Million Funding, Cologix Targets Cloud On-Ramps, SDN
A $500 million investment from an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund is the next step in the transformation of Cologix into a larger player in cloud on-ramps and software-defined networking.
Roundtable: Key Trends in Interconnection, Cloud On-Ramps
What are the most significant trends in data center interconnection and the delivery of network services? A DCF Roundtable discussion featuring executives from Intel, Digital Realty, Cyxtera and Iron Mountain.
Hyperconnected Data Centers: Optimizing Hybrid Cloud
As more organizations undergo digital transformation, they’re quickly understanding the importance of real-time digital services as a competitive imperative.
Equinix Eyes the Edge. And the Cloud. And the Enterprise
In 2019 , Equinix is focusing on opportunities in hyperscale data centers and enterprise computing, while sizing up where it may want to play in edge computing.
Cologix Sharpens Its Focus on Cloud On-Ramps, New Markets
With the support of its new owners, Cologix is building bigger data centers, eyeing new markets, and positioning itself as a key provider of on-ramps to major clouds.
Cologix Names Bill Fathers CEO and Chairman
Industry veteran Bill Fathers has been named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Cologix, a provider of colocation and interconnection services in nine markets.
Equinix Embraces the Power of SDN Across its Global Platform
Equinix goes all-in on software-defined networking (SDN), expanding its Equinix Cloud Exchange SDN services to its entire global platform. The move allows Equinix customers to provision services through an online portal and pay based on usage.
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