F5 and Equinix Expand Partnership to Enhance Secure AI-Ready Infrastructure for Global Application Delivery

F5 and Equinix have expanded their partnership to simplify the deployment and security of modern applications and AI workloads across hybrid multicloud environments. The solution brings together F5's Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) with Equinix's Network Edge and Equinix Fabric, enabling enterprises to quickly and securely scale digital infrastructure globally without physical infrastructure overhead. Key benefits include AI infrastructure readiness, global reach without hardware requirements, increased agility, and unified management and compliance.

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) and Equinix have expanded their partnership to simplify the deployment and security of modern applications and AI workloads across hybrid multicloud environments. The collaboration brings together F5's Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) with Equinix's Network Edge and Equinix Fabric, enabling enterprises to quickly and securely scale digital infrastructure globally without the complexities of physical hardware [1][2][3].

The expanded solution addresses the growing need for enterprises to rapidly deploy and secure applications, particularly in hybrid multicloud environments. By integrating F5's ADSP with Equinix's Network Edge and Equinix Fabric, the partnership offers a streamlined approach to delivering high-performance applications securely across locations while reducing infrastructure costs and management overhead [1][2][3].

Key benefits of the expanded solution include AI infrastructure readiness, global reach without hardware requirements, increased agility, and unified management and compliance. The solution supports high-speed, secure connections for distributed AI workloads like inference and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), protecting sensitive data from leakage or compromise [1][2][3]. Additionally, businesses can instantly deploy application services in new markets via virtual functions, significantly reducing time to market and capital expenditures [1][2][3].

Equinix customers can now deploy F5 app delivery and security services directly through Equinix's Network Edge, while F5 customers gain simplified access to Equinix's global interconnection infrastructure, including private, low-latency connections to major cloud providers [1][2][3]. This flexibility allows customers to leverage their existing purchasing vehicles and simplifies the management of security policies across regions, meeting data sovereignty and industry-specific compliance requirements [1][2][3].

F5 Unity+ partners also benefit from expanded go-to-market opportunities, enabling them to deliver secure, scalable solutions for complex hybrid environments without the burden of physical infrastructure management [1][2][3].

For more information, read the companion blog and visit the F5 and Equinix partnership page.

References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250805873305/f5-and-equinix-expand-partnership-to-accelerate-ai-ready-infrastructure-for-secure-global-application-delivery
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/f5-and-equinix-expand-partnership-to-accelerate-ai-ready-infrastructure-for-secure-global-applicatio-ce7c5edbd081f326
[3] https://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-f5-equinix-expand-partnership-accelerate-ai-ready-infrastructure-/2025/08/05/10233930.htm