Equinix Inc. and Zayo have announced a strategic partnership to launch the industry's first AI Infrastructure Blueprint, establishing a standardized framework for scaling next-generation AI workloads. This collaboration combines Equinix's extensive network of over 270 interconnection hubs with Zayo's high-capacity fiber backbone, orchestrated through Equinix Fabric and enhanced by Fabric Intelligence for real-time network optimization. The partnership aims to provide a clear model for connecting training, inference, and enterprise infrastructure, offering businesses a reliable, scalable foundation for deploying advanced AI tools. The initiative also includes the introduction of a new AI-ready backbone, a global AI Solution Lab, and advanced support for distributed AI deployments.