Zayo, Equinix develop AI network framework | Computer Weekly

"The joint infrastructure architecture framework from the communications infrastructure provider and the digital infrastructure company sets out to define how next-generation infrastructure powers AI workloads. The companies stated that neocloud and AI providers will have a framework that clarifies the roles of high-capacity networks, interconnection hubs, training and inference datacentres, along with a clear model for connecting them. As AI-driven bandwidth demand is expected to grow up to six times by 2030, Zayo has invested in fibre capacity and new routes required for AI-scale data"

"The AI Infrastructure Blueprint fundamentally notes that AI at scale spans training locations, distributed inference and network and interconnection nodes that link them. The AI Infrastructure Blueprint provides a infrastructure architecture framework for how these pieces fit together: Equinix as the neutral interconnection hubs for connecting networks, training and inference infrastructure; and Zayo as the high-capacity fibre and network services, linking hubs, data sources and workloads."

Zayo and Equinix introduced an AI Infrastructure Blueprint that defines how next-generation infrastructure powers AI workloads and clarifies roles across the ecosystem. The framework designates Equinix as neutral interconnection hubs and Zayo as the high-capacity fibre and network provider linking hubs, data sources and workloads. The blueprint maps training locations, distributed inference, and network and interconnection nodes, and offers a clear connection model to reduce complexity for neocloud and generative AI providers. Zayo anticipates AI-driven bandwidth growth up to sixfold by 2030 and has committed investments in fibre capacity and over 5,000 new route miles of long-haul fibre.

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