Equinix and Dell Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to help enterprises implement scalable and efficient artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The collaboration integrates Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA technology within Equinix’s extensive global network of data centers, empowering organizations to accelerate AI innovation while maintaining control over data security and sustainability objectives.

“Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA enables enterprises to harness the power of generative AI while maintaining control over their data and supporting their corporate sustainability goals,” said Lisa Miller, Senior Vice President of Platform Alliances at Equinix. “This solution is designed to support the most demanding AI workloads and help ensure our customers can innovate and drive outcomes.”

The Dell AI Factory integrates advanced technologies, including Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers, NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet, NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, Dell PowerScale storage, and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform. These capabilities are accessible across Equinix’s network of more than 260 AI-ready data centers globally.

Additionally, Equinix Fabric® allows businesses to seamlessly connect to diverse digital environments, such as public clouds, colocation facilities, and private infrastructure, ensuring flexible and efficient operations.

Chad Dunn, Vice President at Dell Technologies, emphasized the benefits of the collaboration, stating, “By combining advanced computing with efficient infrastructure and cooling solutions, we are enabling enterprises to scale AI workloads securely and sustainably.”

Equinix highlighted the real-world impact of its AI solutions across industries. In healthcare, AI has enhanced radiology reporting, giving clinicians more time for patient care. In manufacturing, predictive maintenance has boosted operational efficiency, while in retail, AI has improved personalized customer experiences and inventory management.

With sustainability as a core focus, Equinix operates its data centers with 96% of its energy sourced from renewable resources. The platform’s extensive network of cloud providers, network services, and partners allows organizations to deploy AI solutions across multiple regions, aligning innovation with environmental goals.