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Equinix Hosts Merck KGaA's HPC at its Data Center in Germany
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Key Takeaways
Merck KGaA launches a Lenovo-developed HPC, hosted at an EQIX AI-ready data center in Germany.
The hybrid cloud design lets users scale computing power quickly and efficiently as needed.
EQIX provides high-performance infrastructure supporting AI and ESG targets.
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX - Free Report) has hosted a recently launched high-performance computer (HPC) by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, at its AI-ready data center in Germany. This HPC uses Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with industry-leading liquid cooling technology.
This HPC platform, which is developed by Lenovo and enabled by Equinix, combines private and public cloud infrastructure. This hybrid cloud design allows to scale computing power quickly and efficiently, depending on their needs.
By using this technology, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, can speed up product development in life sciences, streamline drug discovery processes in healthcare and improve the development of new advanced materials for the semiconductor industry in electronics.
Modern scientific discovery depends on massive data volumes and powerful computing models. Equinix plays a vital role in this project by not only hosting, but also providing the core digital foundation needed to support large-scale AI and high-performance computing. AI adoption demands a shift to distributed, specialized infrastructure. Equinix creates a neutral AI ecosystem with globally interconnected, high-performance infrastructure that allows secure training, exchange of data and sovereignty across clouds, partners and regions.
Equinix’s data centers are built for efficiency and performance. More than 100 of its International Business Exchange data centers in more than 45 metros use liquid cooling technology to manage high-performance workloads, while reducing energy use and environmental impact. This advanced setup helps Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, handle increasing computing demands and stay committed to its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.
In the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have declined 4.3% compared with the industry's fall of 2.7%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DLR’s 2025 FFO per share has moved 14 cents northward over the past month to $7.35.
The consensus estimate for VICI’s 2025 FFO per share has been revised a cent upward to $2.37 over the past two months.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
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Equinix Hosts Merck KGaA's HPC at its Data Center in Germany
Key Takeaways
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX - Free Report) has hosted a recently launched high-performance computer (HPC) by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, at its AI-ready data center in Germany. This HPC uses Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with industry-leading liquid cooling technology.
This HPC platform, which is developed by Lenovo and enabled by Equinix, combines private and public cloud infrastructure. This hybrid cloud design allows to scale computing power quickly and efficiently, depending on their needs.
By using this technology, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, can speed up product development in life sciences, streamline drug discovery processes in healthcare and improve the development of new advanced materials for the semiconductor industry in electronics.
Modern scientific discovery depends on massive data volumes and powerful computing models. Equinix plays a vital role in this project by not only hosting, but also providing the core digital foundation needed to support large-scale AI and high-performance computing. AI adoption demands a shift to distributed, specialized infrastructure. Equinix creates a neutral AI ecosystem with globally interconnected, high-performance infrastructure that allows secure training, exchange of data and sovereignty across clouds, partners and regions.
Equinix’s data centers are built for efficiency and performance. More than 100 of its International Business Exchange data centers in more than 45 metros use liquid cooling technology to manage high-performance workloads, while reducing energy use and environmental impact. This advanced setup helps Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, handle increasing computing demands and stay committed to its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.
In the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have declined 4.3% compared with the industry's fall of 2.7%.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DLR’s 2025 FFO per share has moved 14 cents northward over the past month to $7.35.
The consensus estimate for VICI’s 2025 FFO per share has been revised a cent upward to $2.37 over the past two months.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.