AT&T Expands Equinix's Data Centers with Network-on-Demand for Businesses AT&T Expands Network into Equinix Data Centers with On-Demand Capabilities for BusinessesBringing Agility, Scalable Connectivity and Expanded Interconnection Opportunities Closer to the CustomerAT&T
and Equinix are expanding their relationship to make AT&T Switched Ethernet Service with Network on Demand available to businesses in Equinix International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers. With agility being essential in many aspects of today’s business environment, enterprises can now easily add connectivity and scale bandwidth in near real time based on their business needs. The new AT&T Network on Demand service offered at Equinix enables intelligence across cloud service providers, and brings connectivity and expanded interconnection opportunities closer to where businesses operate.
AT&T Switched Ethernet Service with Network on Demand provides exceptional capabilities to help make businesses more agile and competitive. Businesses can turn up sites in just days to deliver the important voice, data and video applications necessary for business today. Plus, a dynamic network enables customers to upgrade their network in minutes and quickly add the bandwidth they need, when they need it. “A dynamic network can differentiate a company. This is a critical move for many customers as they continue on their digital transformation and look to adopt technologies that require optimal speed and performance,” said Roman Pacewicz, chief product officer, AT&T Business. “Our work with Equinix lets us deliver the physical infrastructure and network connectivity options to support our customers’ evolving business needs.” More than 90% of AT&T Business customers are using some form of cloud computing. Many companies are operating in a multicloud environment and need fast, highly-secure connectivity between cloud service providers. This expansion allows AT&T customers to leverage the extensive cloud density available at Equinix facilities and utilize one provider for their end-to-end cloud infrastructure, allowing companies to better support business-critical apps and maximize workforce productivity and collaboration. This includes high-performing apps on the forefront of innovation, like augmented and virtual reality, that require high bandwidth and low latency for optimal performance.
“Today’s digital business environment
demands high-performing, agile network operations. Cloud and
data center services must offer the scalability and
reliability that IT managers require, while helping
enterprises rapidly scale their operations
globally,” said Charles Meyers, president,
Strategy, Services and Innovation, Equinix.
“AT&T’s network expansion is coming at the right time for
our customers. As businesses are increasingly adopting the
cloud, we are providing customers with the agility,
connectivity and interconnection opportunities they need to
compete and grow their businesses on a global scale.” Source: AT&T media announcement | |
