Equinix and F5 have strengthened their partnership to address the rising demands for deploying and securing distributed applications and AI workloads within hybrid multicloud environments. This collaboration integrates Equinix’s Network Edge and Fabric with F5’s Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), allowing enterprises to expand their global digital infrastructure without managing physical hardware.
As companies face pressure to deploy and secure applications rapidly while navigating operational costs, regulations, and cybersecurity risks, the partnership provides a streamlined solution. By leveraging Equinix’s global interconnection capabilities alongside F5’s application delivery services, both companies aim to deliver high-performance and secure applications across diverse geographic regions.
A significant aspect of this partnership is the introduction of F5 Distributed Cloud Customer Edge, deployed as a virtual network function (VNF) on Equinix Network Edge. This feature enables customers to efficiently provision F5’s app delivery and security services throughout Equinix’s global network. Businesses can adapt quickly to shifting requirements and manage demanding low-latency workloads like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and AI inference, ensuring compliance with privacy and data sovereignty regulations.
John Maddison, Chief Product and Corporate Marketing Officer at F5, highlighted that the rise of AI is imposing significant demands on infrastructure, particularly at the edge where security and low latency are vital. The partnership with Equinix equips businesses with an agile infrastructure foundation necessary for AI-powered applications without the burden of managing physical resources.
The joint offering brings numerous advantages:
- Connectivity suited for AI-driven workloads, ensuring data protection.
- Global reach without the need for hardware, facilitating rapid deployment in new markets.
- Enhanced agility to adapt infrastructure based on evolving business needs.
- Centralized compliance and management to meet industry standards and regulations.
Customers will benefit from the direct deployment of F5 services via Equinix’s Network Edge, gaining access to private, low-latency connections to major cloud providers. Existing procurement agreements can further streamline the adoption of this new combined service.
Maryam Zand, Vice President of Partnerships and Ecosystem Development at Equinix, noted that outdated infrastructure can hinder business progress and increase risks. Collaborating with F5, they offer a seamless expansion solution for AI and distributed workloads, integrating security, performance, and compliance.
Moreover, the enhanced partnership extends benefits to F5 Unity+ partners, empowering them to offer secure and scalable solutions for complex hybrid environments while alleviating the operational load associated with physical infrastructure management. Collectively, Equinix and F5 position their clients to meet the rapidly evolving demands of a digital and AI-centric landscape.
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