What Our Users Face
What Equinix Users Face
Pain points, fixes, and value plays sourced from our customer base.
Playbooks by Need
3 live playbooks
Solution
Need Carrier-neutral MMR with 100+ networks? Equinix vs Alternatives
The Data Center market offers many options, but only a few truly excel at carrier-neutral mmr with 100+ networks.
Solution
Need Low-latency peering to AWS, Azure, and GCP? Equinix vs Alternatives
Low-latency peering to AWS, Azure, and GCP isn't optional—it's essential for modern data center & colocation deployments. But not all platforms deliver it equally.
Solution
Need Scalable power up to 30kW per cabinet? Equinix vs Alternatives
Scalable power up to 30kW per cabinet has become a top priority as enterprises face cabinets maxed out with 18-month wait for more space.
Issues Others Are Having
Fresh from Equinix users
Struggling with Balancing colocation in 5 metros for redundancy?
How to Fix: Balancing colocation in 5 metros for redundancy
Expert solutions for Data Center deployments struggling with this issue
Many enterprises using Equinix encounter balancing colocation in 5 metros for redundancy. This challenge typically emerges during initial deployment, creating friction for IT teams. Why This Happens The root cause usually stems from cabinets maxed out with 18-month wait for...
Struggling with Justifying colo costs vs hyperscaler pricing?
Solving Justifying colo costs vs hyperscaler pricing with Data Center Optimization
SmashByte's proven approach to resolving justifying colo costs vs hyperscaler pricing
Many enterprises using Equinix encounter justifying colo costs vs hyperscaler pricing. This challenge typically emerges during scaling beyond 100 users, creating friction for end users. Why This Happens The root cause usually stems from power density limited to 5kw per...
Struggling with Decommissioning 200+ legacy servers safely?
How to Fix: Decommissioning 200+ legacy servers safely
SmashByte's proven approach to resolving decommissioning 200+ legacy servers safely
Many enterprises using Equinix encounter decommissioning 200+ legacy servers safely. This challenge typically emerges during integration with legacy systems, creating friction for finance departments. Why This Happens The root cause usually stems from cross-connects cost $500 each, often compounded by...