Record Gross Bookings and Consecutive Revenue Growth
Equinix delivered record gross bookings with strong performance across all three regions, marking the 87th consecutive quarter of revenue growth. Q3 revenues were $2.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year, driven by strong recurring revenue growth and xScale fees.
xScale Program Expansion
Equinix announced plans to nearly triple the investment capital of its xScale program with a new $15 billion joint venture with CPP Investment Board and GIC. This expansion is expected to build new state-of-the-art xScale facilities, starting with a 240-megawatt campus in Atlanta.
Strong Demand for AI Workloads
Enterprise demand for AI-related workloads is building steadily, with Equinix being a preferred location for service provider on-ramps, supporting data ingestion and distribution requirements for AI workloads.
Interconnection and Fabric Growth
Interconnection revenues increased 10% year-over-year, with Equinix Fabric operating at an annual revenue run rate of over $250 million. Equinix Internet Exchange peak traffic surpassed 40 terabits per second.
Channel Program Success
The channel program contributed to approximately 50% of new logos, with significant wins across various industry segments and use cases, including AI.