EQUINIX
Figure 3 . Sustainable Transformation on Platform Equinix
“ For example , Equinix Fabric can be used for software networking , data exchange and service exchange — all digitally rather than having to implement physical connections ,” says Mark .
“ Then we have Network Edge - virtual networking devices that dictate how we exchange that data securely at the edge . Equinix Metal ®, is a private bare-metal-as-aservice solution , which is how organisations can deploy , store , and keep their data as a service in a private , cloud-like environment . “ The challenge for organisations right now is that they have data on public cloud , private cloud , and on their own servers and storage devices . Platform Equinix puts all this in a hybrid integrated environment , with the public clouds , for organisations to create a secure , optimised , virtualized sustainable infrastructure solution to underpin their digital transformation ...”
Schneider Electric started its sustainable digital transformation with Platform Equinix . Schneider Electric has started using new models of “ Platform-as-a-Service ” and “ Bare- Metal-as-a-Service ”, which are covered with renewable energy from Equinix , enabling the next evolution of its IT infrastructure .
These services are helping Schneider simultaneously improve performance and industrial automation , by improving operations and energy management . Additionally , at a time of unprecedented supply chain disruptions and constraints , virtual infrastructure built on Equinix ’ s digital services helped Schneider Electric to mitigate the delays on energy efficiency implementations .
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HERO GROUP
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 costeffective 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 .