Equinix in the News

Equinix CEO Adaire Fox-Martin joined Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the important role data centers provide in the economy, highlighting Equinix's pivotal role in AI. She noted that the company's global infrastructure and interconnection capabilities make it a key enabler of distributed AI workloads, particularly at the edge.

Equinix CEO Adaire Fox-Martin joins CNBC 'Power Lunch' live in-studio to discuss the role Equinix plays in AI. She emphasized that Equinix's global infrastructure and interconnection capabilities position the company as a key enabler of distributed AI workloads, especially at the edge.

Reuters spoke with Raouf Abdel, Equinix's executive vice president of global operations, and featured the announcement of Equinix's long term, diversified portfolio, power strategy.

After a tour of "the physical home of the digital world" in an Equinix IBX data center in Ashburn, VA, FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti spoke with Chief Business Officer Jon Lin about "where the Internet runs," and how the facility "also runs the AI workloads."

CNN's Anna Stewart gets a rare inside look at an Equinix data center—one of the most secure places in the UK—speaking with EMEA President Bruce Owen about the hidden infrastructure powering our digital world.

Equinix's President, Asia Pacific, Cyrus Adaggra goes on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss how geopolitics and the curbs on AI chips won't restraint demand for data centers or inhibit the company's growth in the region.

After an in-person interview and tour of DC12 and DC15 data centers, The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern explores what really happens behind the scenes when you hit 'enter' on an AI prompt.

Manoj Paul, Managing Director, Equinix India, speaks with Fortune India about the company’s investment plans, driven by the country’s fast-growing digital economy and rising demand for infrastructure.

Executive Vice President of Global Operations, Raouf Abdel speaks with The Economist on how the AI boom is fundamentally reshaping the energy landscape, and how Equinix is stepping up to meet these increasing demands, including liquid cooling, which is essential for powering the most sophisticated AI workloads.

Korn Ferry explores the pivotal role of data centers in driving innovation and business growth in the digital economy, highlighting Equinix’s strategic position in the evolving industry, after a tour and interview held at the NY5 facility in Secaucus.

CNN Indonesia covered the opening of Equinix JK1, highlighting its role in connecting businesses to over 50 cloud, network, and internet exchange services, supporting secure, scalable growth in Indonesia.

Equinix is expanding its KL1 data center in Malaysia, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, AI infrastructure, and regional digital growth. The company highlights Malaysia’s strategic role in ASEAN and plans to adopt alternative energy solutions to manage rising electricity costs.

ABC News Australia tours an Equinix data center in Melbourne, speaking with Guy Danskine, Managing Director, Equinix Australia about the rising importance of data centers in supporting digital infrastructure amid growing AI demand - and the environmental challenges that come with it.

Bruce Owen, the president of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Equinix, joined CNBC Africa on International Data Center Day to discuss the company's plans to expand with new data centres in Nigeria, as well as broader African investments by 2026. He explained how this expanded infrastructure is anticipated to meet West Africa’s increasing demand for data solutions, driven by rapid digital adoption across sectors like finance, media, and government.

Jon Lin, Chief Business Officer of Equinix, spoke with CNBC “Worldwide Exchange” host, Frank Holland, about strong data center demand, power constraints, and AI-driven growth. They also discussed nuclear energy use, CoreWeave’s pending IPO, and the impact of new tariffs.

Jon Lin, Chief Business Officer at Equinix, joined Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss how AI is reshaping the data center industry in 2025. He shared insights on the influence of AI models like Stargate and DeepSeek, and highlighted the growing importance of water usage and sustainability in data center operations.

Christopher Wellise, VP of Sustainability at Equinix, shared with the Financial Times that water availability is a key factor when selecting data center site locations, as booming AI demand places increased pressure on water supplies needed to cool IT infrastructure. He also explained how Equinix uses innovative cooling techniques to keep more water in a closed loop.

The Globe and Mail explores Equinix’s pivotal role in digital infrastructure, highlighting how its TR2 data center in Toronto powers critical services, from cloud computing to financial transactions. Sanjeevan Srikishnan, Equinix’s Director of Global Solutions Architecture and Engineering, discusses Equinix’s reliability, security, and adaptability, noting its advanced cooling systems and hyperscale expansion to meet growing AI demands.

In an interview with Channel News Asia, Yee May Leong, Managing Director of Equinix Singapore, discussed the company's exploration of advanced solutions, such as small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), to achieve carbon neutrality and support national sustainability goals. Leong emphasized the need for public-private collaboration to foster innovation and policy support for clean energy. Equinix's proactive commitment to sustainability positions it as an industry leader in balancing growth with environmental conservation, aligning with Singapore's vision of becoming a global hub for eco-friendly digital infrastructure.

In a media interview with Times of India, Manoj Paul, Managing Director of India, anticipates a correction in data center pricing, noting that while construction costs are rising, some prices are unrealistically low. He compares this to a past trend of excessive mall construction, where only well-designed projects succeed. Equinix operates three facilities in Mumbai and is expanding with new constructions in Chennai, targeting growth in the AI sector and exploring opportunities in other Indian metros.

Adaire Fox-Martin, Equinix CEO, joins CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to discuss building out AI infrastructure, partnerships with hyperscalers, and more.

In a media interview with ABC, Guy Danskine, Managing Director of Australia, examines the crucial role of data centers in today’s digital landscape. He underscores the importance of connectivity and explains how Equinix enables global data exchange through its extensive network. Danskine also highlights the significance of submarine cables as essential infrastructure for international communication, facilitating faster and more reliable data transfer across continents.

Stephen Donohoe spoke with the Wall Street Journal about Equinix's shift toward taller data centers, incorporating features such as green walls and rooftop greenhouses to improve both design and sustainability.

In a podcast of The Economist, Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director, Equinix Malaysia, explained what a data center is. He also discussed the surging data center business in Johor due to the spillover demand from Singapore, the role of digital infrastructure in the overall economy, as well as the positive impact of data sovereignty on data center growth.

The article by Simon Lockington discusses the importance of interconnectivity and robust digital infrastructure in strengthening Indonesia's digital core. It highlights the role of colocation data centers in managing complex data, supporting AI adoption, and enabling seamless data movement. Strategic data center locations, renewable energy sources, and power purchase agreements are emphasized for efficient and sustainable operations.

The Washington Post highlights the critical role of data centers and the technicians that keep them running successfully, while taking an inside look at Equinix's San Jose facility.

The Washington Post details the critical role Equinix plays in global, secure connectivity, explaining how data centers and the technology within “makes up the infrastructure of our digital lives” during a tour of DC12 in Northern Virginia.

NAP of the Americas, or MI-1, provides access to subsea cable landings, the hidden backbone of the internet

Entrepreneur details how excess heat from Equinix's PA10 is being piped to a French energy system that's then converted, into heat for the Olympic Aquatic Center and nearby homes.

Fast Company highlights Equinix's sustainbility efforts showcasing how the PA10 data center is warming the Olympic Aquatic Center and nearby homes, and even hosting a rooftop garden in the facility.

Fox Business highlights Equinix's PA10 data center in Paris is using this excess heat to warm the Olympic Aquatic Centre's pool and community homes, showcasing an innovative approach to sustainability during the Paris Summer Olympics.

NBC Bay Area highlights Equinix's innovative sustainability strategies in an interview with Christopher Wellise, VP of Global Sustainability, featuring how its Paris Heat Export program is using excess data center heat to warm the Olympic Aquatic Center.

Jon Lin, Executive VP and General Manager of Data Center Services, spoke with MarketWatch on the growing importance of liquid cooling technology for data centers, especially in the context of AI. Lin highlights Equinix's record of deploying liquid cooling and how all new Equinix data centers will have liquid cooling technology built in from the ground up.

The Business Times covers Equinix’s long term power purchase agreements with Sembcorp in Singapore. Under the agreements, Equinix will be supplied with a maximum capacity of 75 megawatt-peak (MWp) from its renewable energy portfolio, and 30 megawatts (MW) from its power generation portfolio, for up to 18 years.

Artificial intelligence's thirst for electricity is conspiring with other factors to trigger a sharp spike in electricity demand that the U.S. is only beginning to address.

Jon Lin joins The Wall Street Journal to explore the opportunities and challenges emerging from the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure to address the surging demand for AI technology.

The Economist explores the challenges presented by the growing demand for generative AI and its potential to reshape sustainability within the digital infrastructure industry. Christopher Wellise shares the impact that AI has already had, highlighting Equinix's transparency through the substantial changes the industry is facing.

Bloomberg explores the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their quest to become regional leaders in AI. The article discusses Equinix's current prescene in UAE and quotes Kamel Al-Tawil, Equinix's MD in the Middle East, on thoughts of expansion into in Saudi Arabia.

Sky News featured video footage from their IBX tour of Equinix’s Slough facilities, and a full-length interview with Bruce Owens, Managing Director of UK in their piece on global demand for digital infrastructure.

Barron's highlights surge in AI consumption is reshaping data center construction and prompting a revamp of U.S. energy infrastructure. The article quotes Christopher Wellise, VP of Sustainability, on Equinix's use of AI in data centers to improve efficiency and mitigate energy demands.

Newsweek spoke with Christopher Wellise, Vice President of Global Sustainability, to discuss how to sustainably meet the growing energy demand for data centers as AI booms. It also recognizes Equinix as 181 on their list of "America’s Most Responsible Companies"

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Christopher Wellise, VP of Sustainability, spoke with Newsweek to highlight Equinix's efforts in sustainability by sharing plans for the Paris Olympic aquatic center to be heated with excess heat produced by data servers.