Companies focused on fast-tracking AI innovation realize that DIY infrastructure is not an option. They require seamless access to the right clouds, technology and global connectivity, which can only come from collaborating with the right partners and participating in relevant ecosystems. Further, to realize greater value from their data, they often need to run workloads in a hybrid multicloud environment, whether training or fine-tuning AI models in public or private clouds or running inference on data at the edge.
For Equinix partners, that means connecting their customers with flexible, high-performance AI environments, such as our AI-ready data centers, with industry-leading access to cloud on-ramps. It’s where they can access data-intensive compute power, advanced liquid cooling and end-to-end AI solutions designed to meet their privacy, performance and scalability requirements.
The Equinix partner ecosystem represents an extensive mix of technology, network and cloud service providers, managed service providers, technology services distributors, global distributors, systems integrators and value-added resellers committed to supporting our shared customers with the customized offerings they need to succeed.
Our partners consistently demonstrate a dedication to excellence as they serve our mutual customers. Today, we’re proud to recognize these top-performing companies with our global and regional 2024 Equinix Partner Awards.
Global Award Winners
This year’s Equinix Partner Awards recognize companies who demonstrated their commitment to helping Equinix customers advance their digital businesses. We proudly announce the 2024 global winners.
Partner of the Year
Partner of the YearThis partner has consistently delivered value to their customer’s business through the use of Platform Equinix for global reach and interconnection services harnessing the power of the ecosystem. The partner has demonstrated their commitment to working closely with Equinix to develop a proactive strategy and program to support customer success and recognize the value of our joint offerings.
Zenlayer has demonstrated consistent growth, exceptional performance and strategic alignment with Equinix for over ten years. Their commitment to integrating Equinix solutions into their offerings has resulted in value-added solutions that have driven significant sales and customer engagement. Zenlayer has also established itself as a top seller of Equinix Fabric in the Asia-Pacific region.
When collaborating with Equinix, Zenlayer uses an effective joint-selling approach focused on competency development, lead generation and shared solution deployments. Recently, they successfully booked their first AI project in the APAC region, showcasing their leadership in developing innovative solutions.
Alliance of the Year
Alliance of the YearThis partner demonstrated excellence, innovation and customer success in applying Equinix technologies to achieve breakthrough solutions with us and our customers.
AWS demonstrates exceptional collaboration and innovation in leveraging joint technologies to deliver breakthrough solutions for our shared customers. Their solid joint value proposition addresses complex customer challenges while driving rapid hybrid cloud adoption with private, low-latency connectivity and cloud-adjacent facilities.
By maintaining their strategic alignment in sales, marketing and technology, AWS frequently initiates significant joint opportunities and completes successful implementations across various industries. AWS’s commitment to staying current with our joint solutions further solidifies their role as a key enabler of Equinix hybrid and multicloud solutions.
Regional Award Winners
In addition to our global awards, we also recognize top-performing partners across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA.
Companies in the regional Partner and Alliance of the Year categories have consistently delivered value to their customers in partnership with Equinix.
The regional Partner of the Year awards go to:
- AT&T Business in the Americas
- Telstra in Asia-Pacific
- Accenture in EMEA
The regional Alliance of the Year awards go to:
- Dell Technologies in the Americas
- Dell Technologies in Asia-Pacific
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise in EMEA
Technology Trailblazer
Partners in this category demonstrated excellence in pioneering the use of Equinix products in combination with next-generation technologies including 5G, edge, IoT, blockchain, and AI/ML/cognitive/advanced analytics, with a proven ability to implement greater penetration of a joint value proposition for market verticals.
The regional Technology Trailblazer awards go to:
- CDW in the Americas
- Orange Business in Asia-Pacific
- SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmBH in EMEA
Emerging Partner
Partners in this category are recognized for the breakthrough value delivered to their customers’ business using Equinix digital infrastructure solutions, establishing themselves as an important partner to Equinix now and into the future.
The regional Emerging Partner awards go to:
- Options Technology in the Americas
- ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation in Asia-Pacific
- Virgin Media O2 in EMEA
Social Governance
Partners in this category demonstrated their commitment to protecting, connecting and powering a more sustainable digital world with Equinix technologies.
The regional Social Governance award goes to:
- Kyndryl in the Americas
- Hitachi Vantara in Asia-Pacific
- Dell Technologies in EMEA
Partner Marketing
Partners in this category are recognized for how their commitment to marketing has strengthened the overall partnership by committing resources, creating joint marketing efforts, enabling their internal teams, and driving demand through differentiated marketing tactics to help grow joint pipeline.
The regional Partner Marketing awards go to:
- World Wide Technology in the Americas
- Vocus Group Limited in Asia-Pacific
- HCL Tech in EMEA
Technology Services Distributor
The partner in this category demonstrated excellence by expanding into new countries/regions, through services, market and customer growth, facilitating new regional partnerships and providing marketing support to ensure partnership success.
The regional Technology Services Distributor partner award goes to:
- Avant in the Americas
Distributor of the Year Award
Partners in this category have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership by facilitating access to tailored Equinix solutions, ensuring their resellers (VARs) can better meet the evolving needs of end customers while enhancing efficiency and scaling their business.
The regional Distributor of the Year awards go to:
- Carahsoft Technology in the Americas
- Arrow ECS in EMEA
Partners are important to our success, and we are grateful for the opportunities this year’s Equinix Partner Awards winners have provided. You have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to helping our shared customers create the digital infrastructure that enables and supports AI innovation. We’re excited to see what you’ll achieve this year, and we thank you for being exceptional partners.”- Mike Campbell, Chief Sales Officer
We invite partners to check out the Equinix Partner Portal for program updates.
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