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Equinix
3.4
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3.4/5
based on 69 reviews
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Job security, Promotions, Skill development
Work Policy
Hybrid
66% employees reported
Monday to Friday
84% employees reported
Flexible timing
68% employees reported
No travel
80% employees reported
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About Equinix
Founded in1998 (27 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
HeadquartersRedwood City,California, United States
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Websiteequinix.com
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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company. We interconnect industry-leading organizations such as finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare and education across a digital-first world. Business leaders harness our trusted global platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success—sustainably and securely. Founded in Silicon Valley in 1998 as a vendor-neutral multitenant data center provider where leading networks come together to securely connect networks and share data traffic, we chose a name that reflected the company’s focus on EQUality, Neutrality and Internet eXchange—Equinix.
Mission: With innovative solutions that are shaping the future of cloud and enterprise connectivity and a leadership team and employees that are deeply dedicated to customers and each other, every day we make a difference.
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Equinix Ratings
based on 69 reviews
Overall Rating
3.4/5
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3.8
Salary
3.3
Work-life balance
3.2
Company culture
3.1
Work satisfaction
3.0
Skill development
2.9
Promotions
2.7
Job security
Equinix is rated 3.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 69 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Equinix
based on 68 reviews
3.6
Rated by 17 Women
Rated 3.6 for Salary and 3.4 for Work-life balance
3.3
Rated by 51 Men
Rated 3.8 for Salary and 3.2 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Equinix
based on 36 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
66%
Work from office
20%
Permanent work from home
14%
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Overall Rating | 3.4/5 based on 69 reviews | 3.9/5 based on 1.7k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 180 reviews | 3.0/5 based on 1 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary | Skill development Job security | Skill development Job security Work-life balance | Skill development |
Critically Rated for | Job security Promotions Skill development | Promotions | No critically rated category | Job security Work-life balance Salary |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 66% employees reported | Work from office 86% employees reported | Work from office 91% employees reported | - |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 17 women | 3.8 Good rated by 115 women | 4.0 Good rated by 17 women | - no rating available |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.3 Average rated by 51 men | 3.9 Good rated by 1.5k men | 4.2 Good rated by 155 men | - no rating available |
Job security | 2.7 Poor | 3.8 Good | 4.0 Good | 1.0 Bad |
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Equinix Salaries
Equinix salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 69 employees.
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₹8 L/yr - ₹29.4 L/yr
Senior Associate Software Engineer
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₹36 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr
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₹18.8 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
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Popular Linux orgs Freedesktop and Alpine Linux are scrambling for new web hosting
- Popular Linux organizations Freedesktop and Alpine Linux are in search of new web hosting solutions.
- Both organizations have been relying on free resources provided by Equinix for several years.
- Equinix recently announced the discontinuation of its bare-metal sales and services.
- Freedesktop.org and Alpine Linux have until the end of April to find and fund new hosting solutions.
Arstechnica | 4 Feb, 2025
Data centre investment to surge in 2025 as demand for AI services grows
- Colocation providers like Equinix, Vantage, NTT, Digital Realty, and Vertiv are expected to grow as demand for AI services increases.
- Enterprises are choosing colocation providers over building their own facilities for deploying AI infrastructure, simplifying complexity and outsourcing data center upkeep.
- On-premises workload deployments will endure, as certain industries and geographies prefer the security, control, and compliance advantages they offer.
- Financial considerations, such as unpredictable fees, will keep on-premises data centers resilient in the future.
HinduBusinessLine | 20 Jan, 2025
Equinix’s CEO on how sovereign cloud is reshaping AI adoption and multicloud strategies
- The adoption rate of AI is going to be a lot faster than the cloud.
- Equinix's Fabric Cloud Router and IP-WAN exemplify the shift towards interconnected multicloud solutions.
- The "super cloud" vision allows businesses to embrace tools across platforms without dismantling existing infrastructures.
- Equinix's services are now available on AWS Marketplace, enabling seamless connectivity across different cloud providers.
Siliconangle | 13 Dec, 2024
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 12, 2024)
- Equinix appoints Cyrus Adaggra as president of Asia-Pacific. Adaggra will be responsible for the management, strategy, and growth plan for Equinix in the APAC region.
- National Skill Development Corporation partners with Juspay. The MoU aims to enhance payment infrastructure and solutions for skill development initiatives across India.
- TransUnion CIBIL elevates Bhavesh Jain to managing director and CEO. Jain takes over from Rajesh Kumar to continue driving sustainable access to credit.
- super.money appoints Kaushik Mukherjee as CTO. Mukherjee will lead the team to drive innovation and scalability for the credit-first UPI platform.
Yourstory | 12 Dec, 2024
Equinix Announces SG6 Data Center in Singapore to Drive AI Growth
- Digital infrastructure company Equinix announces the construction of its sixth data center in Singapore, named SG6.
- SG6 will offer 20 MW of capacity and will be powered by renewable energy, incorporating liquid cooling technology to support AI applications.
- The facility enables low-latency, high-bandwidth connections between AI resources and data sources, supporting efficient AI workflows across regions.
- Equinix collaborates with academic institutions and technology companies to advance sustainable data center practices and modernize digital infrastructure.
Telecomtalk | 19 Nov, 2024
Equinix is closing its bare metal IaaS platform
- Equinix will discontinue its bare-metal infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform from June 2026.
- Equinix Metal, a fairly recent addition to the company's portfolio, was launched after acquiring hosting company Packet for $100 million.
- Equinix promises to provide performance, security, and stability updates until the product's end-of-life in 2026.
- The decision to discontinue Equinix Metal is due to its low revenue contribution, market dominance by established hyperscalers, and a focus on other business areas like colocation and interconnection.
Tech Radar | 18 Nov, 2024
Equinix to close its 'Metal' IaaS offering in 2026
- Equinix is closing its 'Metal' bare metal infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offering in 2026.
- The service, launched in 2020 after the acquisition of Packet, will be shut down due to a lack of success.
- Equinix confirms that there will be no immediate impact on existing customers and they can continue to use Metal as usual.
- The closure highlights the challenge for datacenter providers to compete with major cloud players and their proximity to Equinix facilities.
The Register | 18 Nov, 2024
Equinix to pad Thai coffers with $500 million investment
- Equinix, the California-headquartered datacenter giant, plans to invest 16.5 billion baht ($490 million) in Thailand over the next 10 years.
- The investment will establish Thailand as a digital hub for the Greater Mekong Subregion.
- Equinix will build two datacenters near Bangkok, with the first phase expected to be operational in 2027.
- Thailand is also attracting investments in semiconductor manufacturing, with PCB-maker Mektec investing 920 million baht ($27.3 million) to capitalize on the growing demand for electronic devices, particularly in electric vehicles.
The Register | 31 Oct, 2024
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Equinix FAQs
When was Equinix founded?
Equinix was founded in 1998. The company has been operating for 27 years primarily in the IT Services & Consulting sector.
Where is the Equinix headquarters located?
Equinix is headquartered in Redwood City,California.
How many employees does Equinix have in India?
Equinix currently has approximately 500+ employees in India.
Does Equinix have good work-life balance?
Equinix has a work-life balance rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 60+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 42% employees rated Equinix 3 or below, while 58% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read Equinix work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Equinix good for career growth?
Career growth at Equinix is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 42% employees rated Equinix 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Equinix reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Equinix?
Working at Equinix comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for salary & benefits. However, it is poorly rated for job security, promotions / appraisal and skill development, based on 60+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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