Equinix partners with Alibaba Cloud

Customers achieve direct access to Alibaba Cloud via Equinix Cloud Exchange in multiple markets across EMEA and APAC.

8 years ago Posted in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Platform

Equinix is collaborating with Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, to provide enterprises with direct, scalable access to Alibaba Cloud via the Equinix Cloud Exchange™ in the company’s Hong Kong, Silicon Valley, Sydney, and Washington, D.C., International Business Exchange™ (IBX^®) data centers, with the addition of Frankfurt and London available soon.

The cloud computing market continues to grow rapidly in Asia, and specifically China. According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, the Chinese cloud market is expected to grow at 40% per year through 2020, reaching $20 billion. Access to Alibaba Cloud is critical for multinational customers looking to expand their cloud-based applications into this growing region in a secure and high-performing manner. By providing multi-national enterprise customers with secure and direct access to Alibaba Cloud, Equinix delivers connectivity to the full suite of Alibaba cloud services to enterprises. Furthermore, Alibaba Cloud Express Connect enables companies to leverage the extensive Alibaba Cloud network in mainland China.

Equinix partners with Alibaba Cloud

Customers achieve direct access to Alibaba Cloud via Equinix Cloud Exchange in multiple markets across EMEA and APAC.

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