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22 proximity to that data store once you factor in things like AI . There ’ s not an industry out there today that isn ’ t looking to up its data analytics capabilities and it ’ s the proximity element that PlatformDIGITAL enables in a very efficient way .”
After storage , says Sharp , connectivity is crucial . It is here that Digital Realty ’ s Service Exchange ( SX ) Fabric on PlatformDIGITAL proves crucial . SX Fabric , which is powered by Megaport ’ s multi-cloud and ecosystem connectivity , is an automated global exchange of data centre cloud and connectivity solutions that enables interconnected global workflows , the integration of cloud and B2B ecosystems with virtual interconnections , and the ability to virtually connect clouds and digital ecosystems both locally and globally . “ It essentially lets enterprises click and procure ,” says Sharp . “ They ’ re afforded a portal within which they can pick any one of the 150-plus cloud on-ramps from all of the top cloud providers globally through SX - all without ever having to use an
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