Multicloud computing is revolutionizing enterprise IT, enabling businesses to harness the strengths of different public cloud providers for greater agility, performance, and cost efficiency. However, without the right connectivity strategy, organizations risk increased complexity, higher latency, and security vulnerabilities—ultimately undermining the benefits of a multicloud approach. Together, Microsoft and Equinix provide a complete platform for multicloud networking with all the ingredients you need to achieve a best-case mix of performance, security, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. 

Join us for a two-part webinar series where Equinix and Microsoft experts will guide you through best practices for seamless, secure, and high-performance multicloud networking. Learn how to optimize connectivity, reduce data egress costs, and unlock the full potential of Azure and Equinix’s global interconnection ecosystem. 

Webinar 1: Key Considerations for Optimized Microsoft Azure Connectivity

Summary

Achieve high-bandwidth, private, and seamless Microsoft Azure connectivity.

As organizations modernize their IT infrastructure, hybrid cloud has emerged as the preferred solution for ensuring scalability, security, and performance. However, just as critical as deciding where to place specific workloads is determining how everything will be connected.  

Join experts from Microsoft, Equinix and Enterprise Strategy Group as they reveal five key cloud migration considerations for 2025 to help you:

• Prioritize essential network capabilities
• Manage top cost drivers
• Improve network scalability and simplicity
• Increase app performance 

Our speakers:

• Jim Frey – Principal Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group
  Jim has over 30 years of experience in networking and software product development, including senior leadership roles in partner marketing at Kentik Technologies. He has also held executive positions in industry research, marketing, and product management. Jim holds a BSc in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an MSc in Computer and Information Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
• Kevin Lopez – Director of Solution Sales, Microsoft Azure
  Kevin is a seasoned leader with over 30 years in sales and business development. He joined Microsoft in 2007 and has held various roles, including Technical Architect and Azure Global Black Belt team member. Currently, he leads the Azure Network Security Global Black Belt team for the Americas is involved in Microsoft Worldwide Learning and social change initiatives.
• Brian Petit – Principal Solution Architect, Equinix
  Brian is a hybrid multicloud network professional with decades of experience in data networking infrastructure design, deployment, and applications. As the Senior Principal Solutions Architect dedicated to Microsoft at Equinix, he has responsibility for overall platform integration and alignment with Azure.

Learn how to optimize hybrid cloud connectivity with Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute in Equinix.

Reserve your spot:

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time (AMER): 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Time (EMEA): 11:00 AM Central European Time
Time (APAC): 11:00 AM Singapore Time
Duration: 1 hour

Webinar 2: Explore Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute use cases and reference architectures

Summary

Explore Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute use cases and reference architectures

Migrating to Azure while managing a hybrid multicloud strategy can be complex, with challenges around network performance, security, and cost optimization. In this technical webinar, Microsoft and Equinix experts will showcase real-world Azure ExpressRoute customer use cases, demonstrating how businesses are overcoming these hurdles to migrate faster, more securely, and cost-effectively—all while maintaining seamless connectivity between on-prem, Microsoft Azure and other clouds.

Learn how to:  

• Leverage cloud-adjacent architectures  
• Minimize egress costs
• Improve network performance
• Ensure data sovereignty and compliance

Our speakers: 

• Mays Algebary – Global Black Belt, Microsoft Azure
  Mays is a cloud network security professional with a decade of experience safeguarding enterprise infrastructures. As a Global Black Belt at Microsoft, she is an expert in zero-trust architectures, secure cloud networking, and migration strategies. Mays works closely with organizations to strengthen their security posture, minimize risks, and ensure seamless, high-performance cloud connectivity.  
• Brian Petit – Sr. Principal Solution Architect, Equinix
  Brian is a hybrid multicloud network professional with decades of experience in data networking infrastructure design, deployment, and applications. As the Senior Principal Solutions Architect dedicated to Microsoft at Equinix, he has responsibility for overall platform integration and alignment with Azure.

RSVP today to learn how Equinix and Azure can help you migrate with confidence, ensuring seamless connectivity, performance, and security across your hybrid multicloud infrastructure.

Reserve your spot:

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time (AMER): 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Time (EMEA): 11:00 AM Central European Time
Time (APAC): 11:00 AM Singapore Time

Duration: 30 minutes