Equinix expands collaboration with Alibaba Cloud
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Equinix has expanded its partnership with Alibaba Cloud to cover interconnection in Hong Kong, Silicon Valley, Sydney and Washington DC.
Equinix ptovide direct, scalable access to the Alibaba Cloud via its Equinix Cloud Exchange in its international business exchange (IBX) data centers in the four markets.
Alibaba Cloud and Equinix first entered a partnership in 2015, initially to provide already provide access to the Alibaba Cloud from the Equinix Singapore IBX.
The Equinix Cloud Exchange offers direct and private access to multiple cloud service providers. The service launched in Hong Kong in 2014.
The US International Trade Administration predicts that the Chinese cloud computing market will grow at a 40% CAGR though to 2020, when it will reach US$20 billion.
“The global reach of Equinix Cloud Exchange makes it simple for Alibaba Cloud to access new markets, Alibaba Cloud deputy GM Yeming Wang said. “We are pleased to provide greater value and bring our services closer to enterprises by leveraging Equinix’s powerful, on-demand cloud connectivity, and in particular to provide greater connectivity to the Chinese market.”
Equinix VP of global technology partners and alliances Greg Adgate added that “Alibaba Cloud represents a significant partnership for Equinix as we continue to empower businesses around the globe to build secure, private clouds, without compromising network and application performance.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific locations are covered by the expanded collaboration between Equinix and Alibaba Cloud?
Which specific locations are covered by the expanded collaboration between Equinix and Alibaba Cloud?
The expanded partnership covers interconnection in Hong Kong, Silicon Valley, Sydney, and Washington DC. These are the new markets where Equinix now provides direct access to Alibaba Cloud.
Q.When did Equinix and Alibaba Cloud initially form their partnership?
When did Equinix and Alibaba Cloud initially form their partnership?
Equinix and Alibaba Cloud first entered into a partnership in 2015. This initial collaboration provided access to Alibaba Cloud from the Equinix Singapore International Business Exchange (IBX).
Q.What is the projected growth of the Chinese cloud computing market by 2020?
What is the projected growth of the Chinese cloud computing market by 2020?
The US International Trade Administration predicts the Chinese cloud computing market will grow at a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through to 2020. It is projected to reach US$20 billion by that year.
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