Equinix
Global data center and interconnection provider
About Equinix
Equinix operates colocation data centers and interconnection services worldwide, used by enterprises for hybrid cloud, network connectivity and AI infrastructure. It offers bare metal and private AI infrastructure services.
Common use cases
- Hybrid cloud
- AI infrastructure
- Network interconnect
Social listening
What people are saying about Equinix
Available public coverage centers on Equinix retiring its bare-metal service, which press and analysts framed as a strategic refocus on colocation and interconnection.
Things to consider
- Equinix Metal customers planned migrations, as the bare-metal service was scheduled to end in June 2026.
Sources (2)
Themes summarized from public reviews, community discussion and press coverage as of November 2026. They reflect public discussion, not a rating or an endorsement by AI Connect.
Products and services
Colocation
Data center space and power.
Equinix Fabric
Interconnection services.
Private AI
Infrastructure for AI.
Recent product updates
- Equinix Metal was closed to new sales and scheduled to shut down at the end of June 2026; Equinix said it would keep investing in Fabric and Network Edge.
Key features
- Colocation
- Interconnection
- Bare metal
- Hybrid cloud
- Private AI
Integrations
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- NVIDIA
Equinix alternatives
- DRDigital Realty
- CYCyrusOne
- IMIron Mountain
- QTQTS
FAQs
What does it provide?
Data centers and interconnection.
Public?
NASDAQ: EQIX.
AI support?
Private AI infrastructure offerings.

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