EQUINIX
“Digital transformation and sustainability go hand-in-hand , enabling each other .”
GRACE ANDREWS PRINCIPAL PRODUCT EVANGELIST , EQUINIX METAL
Direnc picks up : “ Once an organisation deploys in Equinix ’ s core network hubs , they can virtually interconnect with more than 10,000 network service providers , clouds , partners , security services , customers , and suppliers over shared resources on demand via software-based portals and platforms in real time , in more than 60 global markets .”
“ Organisations can then switch from their previous methods of connecting cloud services , via their network service provider through either private multi-protocol label switching ( MPLS ) or the public internet , to using Equinix Fabric ®— our dedicated , virtual interconnection tool .”
This virtual interconnection on demand can improve efficiencies for organisations further compared to a traditional on-prem enterprise infrastructure relying on legacy IT and networking .
The final level of sustainable digital transformation maturity is when organisations take advantage of the full suite of digital services available on Platform Equinix to deploy their entire infrastructure as-a-service . This means that organisations eliminate infrastructure ownership , capex spend , and emissions related to IT whilst increasing agility through provisioning infrastructure on demand .
With multiple global brands , offices and production facilities spread across five continents , the Hero Group needed to evolve from a traditional IT model to a more agile , reliable and cost-effective digital-first operation . The company partnered with Equinix based on its strong focus on sustainability , and expertise in delivering a secure , reliable and interconnected digital infrastructure platform .
" Hero has set specific sustainability targets to become a net neutral business . Our automated digital-first model allows us to be more agile and to create and deliver healthier foods . With Platform Equinix we have a solid foundation for standardising our IT globally with greater predictability and sustainability ." Bas Dijikhuizen , Head of Competence Center Infrastructure , Hero Group .
How Digital Services Enable Sustainable Digital Transformation Digital services on Platform Equinix allow organisations to virtualise physical infrastructure according to their business needs , enabling a more sustainable overall outcome .
By deploying digitally on an ‘ as-a-service ’, on-demand platform , organisations can use what they need , when they need it ; they can turn their services on and off as they see fit . 88 February 2023