VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) on Equinix Metal

In a nutshell

• VMware by Broadcom and Equinix's managed solution extends VMware Cloud to distributed endpoints, targeting low-latency, data-sensitive applications, and meeting security and regulatory requirements.
• The solution combines VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Equinix Metal, and Equinix Fabric enabling flexible, small-scale deployments and efficient on-prem workload management with cloud connectivity.

Why we love it

• Global Reach & Scalability: Equinix is a VMware by Broadcom Pinnacle Partner offering access to 260+ data centers globally providing scalable and flexible infrastructure. This helps reduce latency and supports business expansion, underscoring our joint commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
• Cloud Integration: Offers direct connections to major cloud providers for optimized hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, improving cloud resource use and performance.
• Strategic Performance: Located in 30+ high density areas for sub-15ms latency, optimized for latency-sensitive workloads, outperforming traditional clouds.
• Operational Control: Delivers an on-prem experience with full control over infrastructure and lifecycle management, ensuring seamless system integration and high data security.
• Customization and control: Equinix Metal lets you customize your infrastructure to fit your specific needs. You have complete control over the hardware and can add storage from partners like Pure Storage, NetApp and Dell to match your requirements. 

VCF on Equinix Metal blends Equinix's global infrastructure and VMware's multi-cloud prowess, offering enterprises cloud agility with on-premises control and compliance to enable rapid acceleration of digital transformation.