Equinix Named Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Colocation Services 2025 Vendor Assessment

Equinix has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Colocation Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. The company was recognized for its comprehensive product portfolio, strategy, and focus on innovation, including AI-ready infrastructure, interconnection capabilities, and global reach. Equinix's strengths include a diverse interconnection portfolio and ecosystem, consistent experience, and global presence in 76 metros across 36 countries.

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), a leading provider of digital infrastructure, has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Colocation Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. The company was commended for its comprehensive product portfolio, strategic focus, and commitment to innovation, particularly in AI-ready infrastructure, interconnection capabilities, and global reach.

The IDC MarketScape evaluation, based on current and future capabilities, highlights Equinix's strengths in several key areas. Equinix's high-performance data centers are designed to support high-density workloads, providing instant access to AI infrastructure, edge-to-cloud connectivity, and a neutral partner ecosystem. The company has also developed a standardized architecture for delivering liquid cooling, specifically designed to support customer deployments of high-density HPC and AI workloads [1].

Equinix's diverse interconnection portfolio and ecosystem, including Equinix Fabric, a software-defined global interconnection backbone located at over 60 markets across the globe, provide access to over 220 cloud on-ramps with major cloud providers globally. This extensive network allows Equinix to offer low-latency performance and consistent experience across its global platform, with data centers located at the Metro Edge in close proximity to end users [1].

The company's global presence spans six continents, with data center facilities in 76 metros across 36 countries. This extensive footprint enables organizations to reach new markets, achieve low latency, and address digital sovereignty requirements. Equinix serves more than 10,000 customers, including over 60% of Fortune 500 companies, over 2,000 networks, and approximately 3,000 cloud and IT companies [1].

Additionally, Equinix has been making significant strides in securing advanced nuclear and sustainable power solutions for its global data centers. The company recently announced partnerships with leading innovative energy companies, including Oklo, Radiant, Rolls-Royce SMR, and Stellaria, to secure next-generation nuclear and sustainable power solutions. This initiative positions Equinix at the forefront of data center energy innovation, addressing future reliability, efficiency, and sustainability needs for large-scale digital infrastructure [2].

Overall, Equinix's recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape underscores its leadership position in the digital infrastructure space. The company's focus on innovation, global reach, and commitment to sustainability positions it well to meet the evolving needs of its customers and support the growth of the digital economy.

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/equinix-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape-worldwide-datacenter-colocation-services-2025-vendor-assessment-302538296.html
[2] https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/real-estate/nasdaq-eqix/equinix/news/how-equinixs-eqix-advanced-nuclear-energy-partnerships-have