Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) is a global leader in digital infrastructure, specializing in data center services, colocation and interconnection solutions. Founded in October 1998, the company set out to create highly secure facilities where businesses could locate their IT hardware and connect directly with partners, customers and cloud service providers. Over the years, Equinix has become synonymous with reliable, carrier-neutral data centers that support critical workloads and high-performance applications across diverse industries, including finance, healthcare, social media and e-commerce.
At the core of Equinix’s offering are its International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers, which provide secure, climate-controlled environments for clients’ servers and networking equipment. In addition to traditional colocation services, Equinix delivers a suite of interconnection options—such as cross connects and Equinix Fabric®—enabling on-demand connectivity between distributed infrastructure, cloud platforms and networks. The company’s Network Edge services further extend this reach by offering virtual network functions at the digital edge, reducing latency and accelerating application performance for end users around the world.
Equinix’s footprint spans more than 240 data centers across over 70 metropolitan markets on five continents, spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. This extensive global platform makes it easier for multinational organizations to deploy and scale digital services in close physical proximity to key business partners and end customers. The company has continually expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including regional data center firms that bolstered its presence in major cities and emerging markets.
Leadership at Equinix reflects deep expertise in digital infrastructure and long-term strategic vision. Charles J. Meyers, who assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer in early 2022, has guided the company through the next phase of growth, emphasizing sustainability, operational excellence and customer-centric innovation. Under his stewardship, Equinix remains focused on delivering resilient, low-latency connectivity and scalable colocation solutions that underpin the modern digital economy.
