Equinix and F5 Enhance Global Partnership to Address Hybrid Multicloud Demands
Equinix and F5 have strengthened their partnership to meet the increasing needs of deploying and securing modern distributed applications and AI workloads in hybrid multicloud environments. This expanded collaboration integrates Equinix’s Network Edge and Equinix Fabric with the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), allowing enterprises to expand their digital infrastructure globally without the complexity of managing physical hardware.
Simplified Approach to High-Performance, Secure Applications
Enterprises are under pressure to launch and secure applications quickly while managing operational costs, regulatory requirements, and cyber risks. By combining Equinix’s global interconnection capabilities with F5’s application delivery and security services, the two companies offer a streamlined approach to deliver high-performance, secure applications across geographically distributed environments.
Key Development: F5 Distributed Cloud Customer Edge on Equinix Network Edge
A significant development in this partnership is the availability of F5 Distributed Cloud Customer Edge on Equinix Network Edge as a virtual network function (VNF). This integration allows customers to provision F5’s app delivery and security services instantly across Equinix’s worldwide footprint. Businesses can connect globally, adapt dynamically to shifting requirements, and support demanding low-latency workloads such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and AI inference while maintaining compliance with privacy and data sovereignty mandates.
