Equinix Provides Data Center Infrastructure for Global Content
Delivery Operations
BBC Technology to Directly Interconnect With the Aggregation of
Networks at Equinix's Washington, D.C. Area Center
Laptop Battery FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2004-- Equinix,
Inc. (Nasdaq:EQIX), the leading provider of network-neutral data
centers and Internet exchange services, today announced that BBC
Technology will utilize Equinix's GigE Exchange(TM) service within
Equinix's Washington, D.C. area Internet Business Exchange(TM)
(IBX(R)) center to directly connect, or "peer," with an aggregation
of networks through a convenient and flexible central switching
fabric. The IBX center deployment will enable BBC Technology to
streamline the delivery of its customers' content within the United
States.
Equinix will provide the company with a data center infrastructure
that offers access to an aggregation of leading global carriers,
ISPs and networks all within the same physical location. This is an
alternative to traditional data exchange arrangements where
partners connect by establishing point-to-point communications to
multiple, disparate locations. The ability to directly interconnect
content operations with strategic partners that provide access to
end-users has significant
cost and performance benefits
for content providers and Web site operators.
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Thinkpad "Network performance is enhanced as content travels a more
direct path between source and end-user, avoiding the potential
latency of multiple Internet hops," said Peter Van Camp, CEO of
Equinix. "Cost efficiencies are also achieved through the
elimination of intermediate paid transit to multiple locations. By
joining eight of the top 10 Web properties that have located their
connectivity operations at Equinix, BBC Technology is building a
solid infrastructure for the reliable delivery of their customers'
content to users. Equinix will also provide BBC Technology with a
highly flexible environment for the rapid scaling of
operations."
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Laptop Computers Equinix is the leading global provider of network-neutral data
centers and Internet exchange services for
enterprises, content companies,
systems integrators and network services providers. Through the
company's 14 Internet Business Exchange(TM) (IBX(R)) centers in
five countries, customers can directly interconnect with every
major global network and ISP for their critical peering, transit
and traffic exchange requirements. These interconnection points
facilitate the highest performance and growth of the Internet by
serving as neutral and open marketplaces for Internet
infrastructure services, allowing customers to expand their
businesses while reducing
costs.
Equinix believes in supporting local online initiatives, such as gaming and content, to encourage the growth of such communities, said Lee Yoong Kin, Managing Director of Equinix Singapore. Equinixs network neutral model, and the flexibility it provides, is one of the key reasons why gaming and content customers base their operations within our centres."
Laptop Computer This press release contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking
statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but
are not limited to, the challenges of operating IBX centers and
developing, deploying and delivering Equinix services; competition
from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate
sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay outstanding
indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key
customers and other risks described from time to time in Equinix's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular,
see Equinix's recent quarterly and annual reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available
upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation
to update the forward-looking information contained in this press
release.
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Desktop Computer Equinix and IBX are registered trademarks of Equinix, Inc.
Internet Business Exchange is a trademark of Equinix, Inc.
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