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Digital services enable rapid physical infrastructure deployment at software speed , expanding market reach and reducing data processing latency .

Together with Equinix Fabric , the full Equinix portfolio of digital services will provide modern enterprises in India with an automated ‘ as-a-service ’ deployment method to build their foundational Infrastructure and take advantage of the global reach , interconnected ecosystems and cloud adjacency available on Platform Equinix .

As per the IDC Future of Digital Infrastructure 2022 Global Sentiment Survey , almost 40 % of Indian enterprises consider availability of consumption-based models as the most crucial factor when determining where to deploy their workloads .

With these new and enhanced capabilities , Equinix aims to empower digital leaders in India to consume interconnected infrastructure with the control of physical hardware and the low overhead and enhanced developer experience of the cloud , helping them move faster in today ’ s competitive environment .

Manoj Paul , Managing Director , Equinix India , said : “ In today ’ s digital landscape , business success is intricately tied to agility , efficiency and adaptability . The future of digital enterprises hinges on strategically placing the right infrastructure closer to customers , seamlessly interconnecting data and applications and easily obtaining services on a pay per use basis .

“ Equinix Metal and Equinix Network Edge , along with the cloud ecosystem on Platform Equinix , will enable our customers needing a presence in Mumbai to turn up their IT infrastructure in minutes without owning or needing to deploy any physical infrastructure .

“ Through this highly secured and 100 % private bare metal servers adjacent to their cloud infrastructure , customers will enjoy the benefits of high performance and optimized network throughput . They can also leverage the power of DevOps integrations , Kubernetes support and a rich API to automate and orchestrate their infrastructure .

“ Whether they need a single server , a full cluster or a hybrid cloud solution , Equinix Bare Metal can provide them with the flexibility , reliability , and efficiency they need to power their enterprise applications .”

Recently subscribed to Equinix Metal in Mumbai , Nirvana Labs CEO Devin Bandara said : “ What sets Equinix apart is its advanced interconnection services , offering our clients seamless interfacing capabilities with other cloud providers . Equally important to us is

Equinix ’ s commitment to green initiatives , which aligns with our vision for a sustainable web3 ecosystem .”

Equinix Network Edge , an open source x86- based infrastructure platform , offers a virtual network function ( VNF ) services ecosystem that enables enterprises to deploy virtual network services at a predictable cost , build large-scale virtual infrastructure deployment and strategies , and take advantage of the best cloud connectivity . Companies can also deploy network services faster , reach more markets , and cover a wide geographic area , even in countries where it is difficult to deploy physical hardware .

As the transition to edge-based , Asa-Service consumption models gains momentum , enterprises are placing increasing importance on the ability to rapidly deploy digital-ready infrastructure . p

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