Equinix and Lenovo have launched a high‑performance computing platform for Merck KGaA in Germany. The platform is housed in an Equinix AI‑ready data center and uses Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with liquid‑cooling technology, designed to accelerate Merck’s drug discovery, healthcare research and semiconductor material development.
The deployment demonstrates Equinix’s expanding AI‑ready infrastructure in Europe and its ability to deliver end‑to‑end, high‑density compute solutions. By combining Equinix’s global interconnection platform with Lenovo’s advanced server and cooling technology, the solution gives Merck secure, low‑latency access to both public and private cloud resources while meeting strict data sovereignty requirements.
Merck’s Chief Science and Technology Officer Laura Matz said the platform will transform how the company conducts research and develops solutions, enabling teams to leverage AI and advanced analytics more effectively. Equinix’s Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Harmeen Mehta highlighted the partnership as a milestone that showcases the convergence of digital infrastructure, compute and science. Lenovo’s Director & CTO Andreas Thomasch emphasized the sustainability benefits of the Neptune liquid‑cooling system, which allows demanding workloads to run efficiently.
The deal underscores Equinix’s strategy to grow its AI‑ready infrastructure and capture demand from leading life‑science and technology firms. It also signals Merck’s commitment to digital innovation across its life science, healthcare and electronics sectors. The partnership is expected to strengthen Equinix’s presence in Germany and support the company’s broader expansion in the European market.
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