Building Trust Through Technology and Purpose: Equinix & Cisco

How can technology ecosystems create meaningful change beyond business outcomes? At Horizon, Gordon Mackintosh, SVP, Global Partner Sales & Programs at Equinix, sits down with Brian Tippens, SVP and Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cisco, to explore how leading organizations can combine innovation, purpose, and partnership to create lasting impact in communities around the world. The discussion highlights how Equinix and Cisco are working together to advance digital inclusion, workforce development, sustainability, and community resilience through a shared philosophy: the greatest impact happens when organizations collaborate. From empowering indigenous communities in the Amazon with innovative connectivity solutions to developing future-ready talent pipelines in Brazil, Gordon and Brian share real-world examples of how ecosystem partnerships can help address some of society's most pressing challenges while creating business value. Key topics include: Why purpose and business success are not mutually exclusive Building trust through technology, sustainability, and community investment The power of "co-impact" partnerships to drive greater outcomes Digital inclusion and skills development for the AI era Expanding opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities How organizations can work together to create resilient, thriving communities worldwide As Brian notes throughout the conversation, meaningful impact is not something any organization can achieve alone. By bringing together technology, expertise, and shared commitment, partners can create outcomes that are greater than the sum of their parts. Watch the full conversation to learn how Equinix and Cisco are leveraging the power of partnership to drive innovation, strengthen communities, and build a more connected future for all. #Equinix #Cisco #Horizon #DigitalInfrastructure #Sustainability #SocialImpact #AI #DigitalTransformation #DigitalInclusion #WorkforceDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation #CommunityImpact #ConnectedCommunities #technologyleadership Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.