Equinix

Equinix, Inc., commonly known as Equinix, is an American multinational company that specializes in data center, colocation, and interconnection services. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker EQIX.

Equinix operates a global network of carrier- and customer-ready data centers, providing colocation space, power, cooling, and security. Its Platform Equinix bundles interconnected ecosystems that allow customers to connect directly with networks, cloud providers, and digital services through cross-connects and on-ramps to major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

The company has a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, with data centers in over 60 markets worldwide. This expansive footprint supports a business model based on selling space and services to network operators, content providers, cloud and enterprise customers.

Founded in 1998, Equinix has grown through a series of acquisitions that expanded its reach and capabilities, including Switch and Data Centers in 2007, TelecityGroup in 2016, and IO in 2018. These acquisitions contributed to its status as one of the largest data center operators globally.

Environment and governance: Equinix pursues initiatives aimed at energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy, and reports on sustainability as part of its corporate responsibilities.

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