THIS Is Where the Internet Lives

Main Ideas:

• The video explores the fascinating world of data centers, focusing on the Dallas InfoMart, a key data hub where the internet’s big players connect directly.
• Security is paramount in these centers with multiple protective layers, including biometric authentication and man traps, to prevent unauthorized access.
• The video highlights how these data centers bypass traditional internet connections, offering direct, secure links to major networks and cloud providers.
• Equinex’s ‘Fabric’ service simplifies connectivity within the data center, enabling rapid, flexible connections between entities through software-defined networking.
• The personal stories of long-serving Equinex employees shed light on the human aspect of running such a high-tech operation.

Quotes:

What if I told you the world’s biggest companies don’t use the internet like you and I do?

This is where the internet lives. This is the Dallas InfoMart.

It’s kind of like connecting to a switch along with every other company there. You get a super fast low latency connection with security, obviously.