Equinix

Equinix is a leading provider of data center services, established in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company operates 260 data centers across 71 global markets, serving over 10,000 customers, including 2,100 network providers. Its client base spans five key sectors: cloud and IT services, content providers, network and mobile services, financial services, and enterprises. Approximately 70% of Equinix's revenue is derived from renting space to tenants and related services, while more than 15% comes from interconnection services. The company generates 44% of its total revenue in the Americas, 35% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and 21% in the Asia-Pacific region. Operating as a real estate investment trust, Equinix provides a software application platform that facilitates connections for digital businesses among customers, employees, and partners.

Sandile Dube

Managing Director

Merrie Williamson

Executive Vice President and Chief Customer and Revenue Officer (CCRO)

16 past transactions

MainOne

Secondary Market in 2022
MainOne, established in 2010 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, is a prominent provider of telecom services and network solutions in West Africa. The company specializes in wholesale Internet services, catering to telecom operators, Internet service providers, government agencies, large enterprises, and educational institutions. MainOne operates a world-class submarine cable system along the West African coast, complemented by an advanced IP NGN network and an expanding regional and metro terrestrial fiber optic infrastructure. Additionally, MainOne offers data center services, facilitating broadband connectivity and supporting the digital infrastructure needs of businesses across the region. With a commitment to reliable service and innovative solutions, MainOne has positioned itself as a preferred partner for organizations seeking robust internet access and digital development in West Africa.

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 a cloud hosting provider that specializes in automating server configurations through bare metal infrastructure. The company supports a wide range of clients, including enterprises, SaaS companies, and software innovators, by offering a platform that enables the deployment of physical servers and networks without relying on virtualization or multi-tenancy. With over 60,000 deployments each month across 20 global public cloud locations and various private and on-premise sites, Packet's services cater to both traditional and cloud-native workloads. Their focus on flexible bare metal automation and robust networking features allows clients to manage infrastructure efficiently and securely, enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

Metronode

Acquisition in 2017
Metronode is a leading provider of adaptive data center design and operates a network of energy-efficient facilities across Australia. The company focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and flexible colocation solutions that cater to the needs of both governments and enterprises. By specializing in the design, construction, and operation of facilities with low power usage effectiveness, Metronode enables its clients to address their data storage requirements in a cost-effective manner. Their approach allows customers to innovate and grow while minimizing concerns related to data capacity, operational sustainability, and associated costs.

Itconic

Acquisition in 2017
Itconic is an IT services company in Spain and Portugal specialised in Data Center and Cloud infrastructure management. Our offering includes comprehensive managed services around our client's private, hybrid or public cloud platforms. Our Neutral Data Centres network is the largest and most complete in the Iberian Peninsula with 5 centres interconnected and distributed between Spain and Portugal. Furthermore, this deployment is backed by our experienced professionals, with a neutral technology approach, flexible for our clients needs.

TelecityGroup

Acquisition in 2016
TelecityGroup is a leading provider of network-independent data centers in Europe, specializing in the design, construction, and management of secure and highly connected environments for technical, web, and internet infrastructure. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including security, storage, messaging, disaster recovery, monitoring, and application and database management. Headquartered in London, TelecityGroup operates 24 data centers across seven European countries, strategically located in key cities such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Stockholm, Manchester, Milan, and Dublin. Each facility serves as a connectivity and content hub, enabling efficient storage, sharing, and distribution of data, content, and media for its customers.

Bit-isle

Acquisition in 2015
Bit-isle Equinix Inc. is a prominent provider of information technology and data center (iDC) services in Japan, catering to over 650 customers since its inception in 2000. The company offers a range of services, including colocation, network connectivity, and server and network equipment rental, all supported by integrated 24/7 managed services. Additionally, Bit-isle provides cloud solutions, featuring various cloud server options and a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering known as Application ON DEMAND. The company operates four data centers in the Tokyo Metropolitan area and collaborates on additional facilities in Osaka, Korea, and China. Bit-isle also emphasizes sustainability by operating solar power plants in Hiroshima prefecture. Headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, Bit-isle Equinix operates as a subsidiary of Equinix Japan K.K.

Nimbo

Acquisition in 2015
Equinix Professional Services for Cloud (EPS Cloud, formerly Nimbo) provides Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Solutions and migration services, helping enterprise organizations adopt and integrate cloud technologies. Partnering with cloud platform and product industry leaders, EPS Cloud delivers end-to-end capabilities to help enterprises build scalable, highly available, resilient, cost efficient and secure interconnected cloud environments. By continually providing superior hybrid cloud solutions to satisfy business objectives, simplify IT management and meet security and compliance requirements, EPS Cloud has become a trusted partner to CIOs of some of the world’s largest organizations. Equinix Acquisition and Brand Alignment Nimbo was acquired by Equinix in January 2015 and has been operating as the cloud division of Equinix Professional Services for the past year. We are now very pleased to announce our brand alignment. As of April 27th, 2016, Nimbo will officially adopt the name Equinix Professional Services for Cloud (EPS Cloud) and the customized EPS Cloud logo.

ALOG Data Centers

Acquisition in 2014
Alog Data Centers do Brasil provides data center management services. It was acquired by Equinix in 2014.

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 Facilities

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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