Equinix Collaborates with Dell Technologies to Help Enterprises Deploy Flexible and Scalable AI Infrastructure
Equinix (EQIX) has announced a private AI solution in collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA. The solution combines Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA technology, available across Equinix's 260+ AI-ready data centers globally. The infrastructure enables businesses to train AI models in scalable, cost-efficient public and private clouds while maintaining enhanced control and security.
The solution integrates Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers, NVIDIA's accelerated computing, Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, BlueField-3 DPUs, Dell PowerScale F710 storage, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software. It has shown positive results in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. The platform offers 99.999% uptime, operates with 96% renewable energy coverage globally, and provides access to an ecosystem of 10,000 enterprises, including 2,000 networks and 3,000 cloud providers.
Equinix (EQIX) ha annunciato una soluzione AI privata in collaborazione con Dell Technologies e NVIDIA. La soluzione combina il Dell AI Factory con la tecnologia NVIDIA, disponibile nei più di 260 data center pronti per l'AI di Equinix in tutto il mondo. L'infrastruttura consente alle aziende di addestrare modelli AI in cloud pubblici e privati scalabili e a costi contenuti, mantenendo un controllo e una sicurezza migliorati.
La soluzione integra server Dell PowerEdge XE9680, il computing accelerato di NVIDIA, la piattaforma Ethernet Spectrum-X, i DPUs BlueField-3, lo storage Dell PowerScale F710 e il software NVIDIA AI Enterprise. Ha mostrato risultati positivi nei settori della salute, della manifattura e della vendita al dettaglio. La piattaforma offre un uptime del 99,999%, opera con una copertura di energia rinnovabile del 96% a livello globale e fornisce accesso a un ecosistema di 10.000 imprese, comprese 2.000 reti e 3.000 fornitori di cloud.
Equinix (EQIX) ha anunciado una solución de IA privada en colaboración con Dell Technologies y NVIDIA. La solución combina Dell AI Factory con la tecnología de NVIDIA, disponible en más de 260 centros de datos listos para IA de Equinix a nivel mundial. La infraestructura permite a las empresas entrenar modelos de IA en nubes públicas y privadas escalables y rentables, mientras se mantiene un mayor control y seguridad.
La solución integra servidores Dell PowerEdge XE9680, computación acelerada de NVIDIA, la plataforma Ethernet Spectrum-X, DPUs BlueField-3, almacenamiento Dell PowerScale F710 y software NVIDIA AI Enterprise. Ha mostrado resultados positivos en los sectores de la salud, la fabricación y el comercio minorista. La plataforma ofrece un tiempo de actividad del 99,999%, opera con una cobertura de energía renovable del 96% a nivel mundial y proporciona acceso a un ecosistema de 10,000 empresas, incluidas 2,000 redes y 3,000 proveedores de nube.
Equinix (EQIX)는 Dell Technologies 및 NVIDIA와 협력하여 개인 AI 솔루션을 발표했습니다. 이 솔루션은 NVIDIA 기술과 Dell AI Factory를 결합하여 Equinix의 260개 이상의 AI 준비 데이터 센터에서 전 세계적으로 제공됩니다. 이 인프라는 비즈니스가 효율적이고 비용 효율적인 공공 및 개인 클라우드에서 AI 모델을 훈련할 수 있도록 하며, 향상된 제어 및 보안을 유지합니다.
이 솔루션은 Dell PowerEdge XE9680 서버, NVIDIA의 가속 컴퓨팅, Spectrum-X 이더넷 플랫폼, BlueField-3 DPU, Dell PowerScale F710 스토리지 및 NVIDIA AI Enterprise 소프트웨어를 통합합니다. 건강 관리, 제조 및 소매 부문에서 긍정적인 결과를 보여주었습니다. 이 플랫폼은 99.999%의 가동 시간을 제공하고, 96%의 재생 가능 에너지 커버리지를 갖추고 있으며, 2,000개의 네트워크 및 3,000개의 클라우드 공급자를 포함하여 10,000개의 기업 생태계에 접근할 수 있습니다.
Equinix (EQIX) a annoncé une solution IA privée en collaboration avec Dell Technologies et NVIDIA. La solution combine Dell AI Factory avec la technologie NVIDIA, disponible dans plus de 260 centres de données prêts pour l'IA d'Equinix dans le monde. L'infrastructure permet aux entreprises de former des modèles d'IA dans des clouds publics et privés évolutifs et rentables tout en maintenant un contrôle et une sécurité renforcés.
La solution intègre des serveurs Dell PowerEdge XE9680, le calcul accéléré de NVIDIA, la plateforme Ethernet Spectrum-X, les DPU BlueField-3, le stockage Dell PowerScale F710 et le logiciel NVIDIA AI Enterprise. Elle a montré des résultats positifs dans les secteurs de la santé, de la fabrication et de la vente au détail. La plateforme offre un temps de disponibilité de 99,999 %, fonctionne avec une couverture d'énergie renouvelable de 96 % à l'échelle mondiale et donne accès à un écosystème de 10 000 entreprises, dont 2 000 réseaux et 3 000 fournisseurs de cloud.
Equinix (EQIX) hat eine private KI-Lösung in Zusammenarbeit mit Dell Technologies und NVIDIA angekündigt. Die Lösung kombiniert die Dell AI Factory mit der Technologie von NVIDIA und ist in über 260 KI-bereiten Rechenzentren von Equinix weltweit verfügbar. Die Infrastruktur ermöglicht es Unternehmen, KI-Modelle in skalierbaren und kosteneffizienten öffentlichen und privaten Clouds zu trainieren, während ein verbessertes Kontroll- und Sicherheitsniveau aufrechterhalten wird.
Die Lösung integriert Dell PowerEdge XE9680-Server, die beschleunigte Berechnung von NVIDIA, die Spectrum-X-Ethernet-Plattform, BlueField-3-DPUs, Dell PowerScale F710-Speicher und die NVIDIA AI Enterprise-Software. Sie hat in den Bereichen Gesundheitswesen, Fertigung und Einzelhandel positive Ergebnisse gezeigt. Die Plattform bietet eine Betriebszeit von 99,999%, arbeitet mit einer globalen Abdeckung von 96% erneuerbarer Energie und bietet Zugriff auf ein Ökosystem von 10.000 Unternehmen, einschließlich 2.000 Netzwerken und 3.000 Cloud-Anbietern.
- Global deployment capability across 260+ AI-ready data centers in 70+ metros
- Access to extensive network of 10,000 enterprises, 2,000 networks, and 3,000 cloud providers
- 99.999% uptime guarantee for data centers
- 96% renewable energy coverage globally (100% in Americas and EMEA)
- Demonstrated success in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail applications
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Insights
The Equinix-Dell collaboration represents a strategic positioning in the enterprise AI infrastructure market. The integration of Dell's AI Factory with NVIDIA's advanced computing capabilities across Equinix's global data center network creates a compelling offering for enterprises seeking to implement private AI solutions. The key differentiator is the combination of high-performance computing capabilities with Equinix's established interconnection ecosystem, which includes access to 10,000+ enterprises and 3,000+ cloud providers.
The solution addresses critical enterprise concerns around data sovereignty, security and performance through private GPU hosting and dedicated interconnection. The 99.999% uptime guarantee and presence in 70+ metros significantly reduces latency issues that typically plague AI implementations. This infrastructure setup is particularly valuable for companies in regulated industries like healthcare and finance, where data control is paramount.
From a competitive standpoint, this partnership strengthens Equinix's position against rivals like Digital Realty and positions them to capture a significant share of the growing enterprise AI infrastructure market, estimated to reach
The technical specifications of this collaboration are particularly noteworthy. The integration of NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs and Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers provides enterprise-grade AI computing capabilities essential for training large language models and handling complex AI workloads. The inclusion of NVIDIA's AI Enterprise software platform creates a comprehensive solution that addresses both hardware and software requirements for AI deployment.
The architecture's design enables a hybrid approach where businesses can train models in cost-efficient cloud environments while maintaining control over deployment and inference on-premises. This flexibility is important for organizations balancing cost optimization with data security requirements. The Equinix Fabric interconnection service further enhances this by providing low-latency connections between different infrastructure components, essential for distributed AI workloads.
Equinix International Business Exchange™ (IBX ®) data centers leverage the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA to offer a portfolio of products, solutions and services in a neutral, cloud-adjacent platform where customers can securely and cost-effectively connect to public clouds, colocation facilities, and their own private cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
The Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA combines Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers with NVIDIA accelerated computing, the NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, Dell PowerScale F710 storage and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform. This solution will be available at any of Equinix's 260+ AI-ready data centers and is supported by industry-leading interconnection offerings such as Equinix Fabric ®, helping customers get real-time insights and accelerate AI innovation.
"At Equinix, we are committed to providing our customers with cutting-edge AI infrastructure that meets the highest standards of performance, security and sustainability," said Lisa Miller, Senior Vice President, Platform Alliances at Equinix. "Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA enables enterprises to harness the power of generative AI while maintaining control over their data and supporting their corporate sustainability goals. This solution is designed to support the most demanding AI workloads and help ensure our customers can innovate and drive outcomes."
"Working with Equinix allows us to deliver the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA and meet the evolving needs of enterprises and our partner community," said Chad Dunn, Vice President of Product Management, AI and Data Management at Dell Technologies. "Our combined expertise in high performance computing, advanced cooling and efficient infrastructure helps ensure that customers can deploy and scale AI workloads securely and more sustainably. This collaboration empowers organizations to leverage the full potential of generative AI while maintaining control over their data and addressing sustainability goals."
Implementing the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA has helped customers realize impactful results, such as in the healthcare industry where streamlining radiology reports has allowed for more focus on patient care, in manufacturing where predictive maintenance and quality control has enhanced operational efficiency, and in retail with personalized customer experiences and optimized inventory management.
"Understanding and applying generative AI in the enterprise requires a deep technical knowledge base, and many organizations struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of the ever-evolving landscape," said Mike Leone, Practice Director, Data Management, Analytics & AI at Enterprise Strategy Group. "In a recent ESG study,
Equinix's secure and sustainable network of IBX data centers provides a global portfolio of partners and service providers that offers seamless access to a broad range of interconnectivity options for enterprises to integrate and scale their IT infrastructure quickly and efficiently. The ecosystem allows companies to connect with multiple cloud providers, network services and technology partners in a secure, scalable, low-latency environment, enhancing performance, flexibility and collaboration across regions and industries.
Dell's collaboration with Equinix adds value to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA by leveraging Equinix's extensive network of data centers and digital infrastructure:
- High Performance AI-Ready Data Centers: Equinix's network of AI-ready data centers with
99.999% uptime, advanced cooling and robust inter-connectivity. - Global Reach and Local Compliance: 260+ data centers across 70+ metros, ensuring data is close to where it is generated and used, while maintaining predictable infrastructure costs.
- Platform Neutrality and Flexibility: Equinix's private and highly scalable interconnection enables secure data transfer across an ecosystem of 10,000 enterprises, including over 2,000 networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers.
- Sustainability: Equinix is committed to delivering digital infrastructure more sustainably, achieving
96% renewable energy coverage across its data centers globally (with100% renewable energy coverage in theAmericas and EMEA). - Data Privacy and Security: secure, private infrastructure with full control and access to the lineage of AI models on privately hosted GPUs and interconnection.
Availability
The Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA deployed at Equinix is available globally today. To learn more, visit the Equinix webpage.
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
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, risks to our business and operating results related to the current inflationary environment; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; increased costs to procure power and the general volatility in the global energy market; the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX® and xScale® data centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix products and solutions; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenues from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; risks related to our taxation as a REIT and other risks described from time to time in Equinix filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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