Global Study: 64% of Digital Leaders Expect Long-term Changes to Where and How People Work
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) announced findings from its annual global study of IT decision-makers, surveying 2,600 professionals from 26 countries. The report highlights that 51% of businesses have restructured IT to accommodate remote work demands, with 64% predicting long-term changes. Additionally, 57% plan to expand into new regions despite COVID-19 challenges. Digitization efforts were accelerated by the pandemic, with 47% of leaders increasing digital transformation budgets. The report emphasizes the critical role of interconnection in navigating post-pandemic business landscapes.
- 51% of businesses restructured IT infrastructure to support remote working demands.
- Digital transformation budgets increased for 42% of companies due to digital demands.
- 57% of respondents plan to expand into new markets despite COVID-19.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company™, today announced the findings of its annual global study of the views of IT decision-makers on the biggest technology trends affecting businesses worldwide and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on digital infrastructure plans.
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Surveying 2,600 IT decision-makers from diverse enterprises across 26 countries in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions, the study reveals:
51% of global businesses have rearchitected their IT infrastructure to meet new remote and hybrid working demands, with tech budgets increasing to accelerate digital transformation.64% of digital leaders believe there will be long-term changes to where and how people work within their organization.- More than half (
57% ) of companies globally still intend to expand into new regions, countries or metros, despite the disruption experienced as a result of COVID-19.
Digital Transformation In The Post-Pandemic Future
Digitization and business investment in digital infrastructure have increased as a result of COVID-19.
There has also been a major overhaul of IT strategies to meet the challenges emerging from the pandemic. Six in 10 said they have revised their IT strategy as a result of COVID-19, while
Asked about their biggest priorities for their organization's digital strategy,
Concerns That The Pandemic Will Have Put The Brakes On Companies' Expansion Plans Lessened
57% of businesses still have plans to expand into new regions, countries or metros, according to the digital leaders surveyed.- Of that
57% , nearly two-thirds (63% ) plan to achieve this virtually, rather than by investing in physical IT infrastructure in-market.
Utilizing Interconnection For Success
58% of IT leaders said they believe interconnection—the direct and private exchange of data between organizations—will help them to navigate the challenges they face due to COVID-19.- Those stating interconnection was key to their organization's survival increased to
50% , up from45% last year.
Claire Macland, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing at Equinix, said: "Digital leaders around the world were clearly already working to accelerate their organizations' digital transformation. This effort has been supercharged by COVID-19, as this study clearly relays.
"Many companies are now investing more in their digital infrastructure to enable them to embrace a hybrid working model and thrive in the new world of work we all find ourselves in. Despite headwinds in many sectors, many organizations are continuing to expand physically and virtually into new markets and regions around the world.
"This increasing focus on digitization and expansion is one of the reasons why Equinix has continued to invest in its own growth. We completed 16 new expansions in 2020—our most active build year ever—and expect to continue to evolve Platform Equinix to support our customers as they continue on their digital transformation journey."
The Global Interconnection Index (GXI) Volume 4, a market study recently published by Equinix, forecasts that overall interconnection bandwidth—the measure of private connectivity for the transfer of data between organizations—will achieve a
To read more about the Global Tech Trends Survey, or download a copy, please visit: https://www.equinix.com/resources/infopapers/equinix-tech-trends-survey
About the Study
The independent study, commissioned by Equinix, surveyed 2,600 IT decision-makers in diverse enterprises across the Americas (Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, U.S.), Asia-Pacific (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore) and EMEA (Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK). Respondents were selected for participation from Dynata's online panel. The survey was conducted online between December 17, 2020 and January 8, 2021.
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today's businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
Forward-Looking Statements
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