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Equinix and Lenovo to provide digital foundation for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany— from accelerating drug discovery to pioneering new materials for next-generation semiconductor chips

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and HONG KONG and DARMSTADT, Germany, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company^®, today announced Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, has successfully launched a state-of-the-art high-performance computer (HPC) built on Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with industry-leading liquid cooling technology. The HPC is hosted within an Equinix AI-ready data center in Germany and has been designed to accelerate innovation across the three business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany: life science, healthcare and electronics. This initiative underscores the commitment of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, to digital innovation as a key enabler of scientific discovery.

"At Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, we believe that data and technology are the cornerstones of scientific progress. With this high-performance computer, we are enhancing our computational capabilities and transforming how we conduct research and develop solutions that matter," said Laura Matz, Chief Science and Technology Officer, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. "This platform empowers our teams to leverage AI and advanced analytics more effectively, ultimately accelerating the pace of innovation across our sectors."

Developed by Lenovo and enabled by Equinix, this HPC platform combines private and public cloud infrastructure. The hybrid cloud design also offers flexible, rapid scaling to meet varying computational demands. Using high-performance computing, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, aims to enhance product development in life science, streamline drug discovery processes in healthcare, and optimize the development of new, cutting-edge materials for the semiconductor industry in electronics. This unified approach leads to more precise and tailored solutions for the unique challenges faced in each sector, minimizing fragmentation and fostering collaboration across teams.

"At Lenovo, we are committed to enabling the global adoption of innovative and sustainable technologies," said Andreas Thomasch, Director & Chief Technology Officer, Germany and Austria, Lenovo. "By designing and configuring this solution together, we've demonstrated that organizations can achieve exceptional performance without compromising on sustainability. With Lenovo Neptune™ Liquid Cooling, even the most demanding workloads will run efficiently while helping Merck drive progress in both science and industry."

Modern scientific discovery increasingly relies on vast data volumes and compute-intensive models. Equinix's role in this project goes beyond hosting—it provides the core digital foundation that makes large-scale AI and high-performance computing possible. AI adoption demands a shift to distributed, specialized infrastructure. Equinix powers a neutral AI ecosystem with globally interconnected, high-performance infrastructure—enabling secure training, inference, data exchange and sovereignty across clouds, partners and geographies. With liquid cooling capabilities at more than 100 of its International Business Exchange^® (IBX^®) data centers in more than 45 metros around the world, Equinix's infrastructure is designed to manage high-performance workloads while helping reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. This enables Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, to meet growing compute demands while staying aligned with ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets.

"This partnership embodies what the future of innovation looks like—where digital infrastructure, compute and science converge to solve humanity's biggest challenges," said Harmeen Mehta, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Equinix. "At Equinix, we are proud to power that convergence. Together with Merck and Lenovo, we are proving that when technology scales responsibly, innovation doesn't just accelerate—it can transform industries and redefine what's possible."

About Equinix  

Equinix (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.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

About Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people's lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2024, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.2 billion in 65 countries.

The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark "Merck" internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company's technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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Highlighting bold voices in sport, beauty, fashion, and food who make iconic moments possible behind the scenes

CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, cultural icon Motorola proudly extends the "Make It Iconic" campaign with "Icons Behind The Icons." A celebration of the cultural catalysts whose behind-the-scenes brilliance turns moments into movements. From fashion and beauty to sport, and food, these icons are powering moments, movements, and talent, all with the new motorola razr family in hand.

Make It Iconic is more than a brand platform, it has become a rallying cry for trendsetters and doers. With "Icons Behind The Icons," Motorola turns the spotlight toward visionaries who empower others to shine, with the support of razr and moto ai to make it iconic in their own right.

At its core, the campaign explores a powerful truth: behind every iconic moment, there's someone or something, making it all possible. Featuring the latest razr family, powered by cutting-edge AI and iconic foldable design, this campaign celebrates those who push boundaries and challenge convention.

"Icons Behind The Icons" kicks off with a celebration of sport during one of the most anticipated global tennis moments of the year. At the heart of the story is world-renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, mentor to legends like Serena Williams, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka. The creative offers an exclusive look into how he uses the motorola razr ultra to support performance, strategy, and success—both on and off the court. From curating match-day playlists with Playlist Studio to using Catch Me Up for quick summaries of missed notifications, Mouratoglou showcases how the motorola razr ultra's features support him throughout each match, blending design and performance to meet the demands of elite competition.

"Greatness at a Grand Slam may look effortless but behind the champion is a team working relentlessly to make it all possible," said campaign star Patrick Mouratoglou. "My motorola razr ultra keeps me connected, organized, and ready for whatever comes next. It's more than my phone, it's a tool that I rely on to perform my best for my champions."

As the campaign unfolds, Motorola will unveil three additional "Icons Behind The Icons" chapters across Fashion, Beauty, and Food, featuring renowned creators and innovators driving their industries forward and powering their creative process with the motorola razr family.

"With the Icons Behind The Icons campaign, we're celebrating icons who are not typically in the spotlight and highlighting how the razr enables them to be prepared for iconic moments in their category," said Maria Jose Martin, Motorola's North America Marketing Director. "The motorola razr family has always represented bold design and innovation, and now it's standing alongside the culture catalysts driving what's next. At Motorola, we're proud to support the doers, makers, and changemakers shaping the future from the background."

Like the motorola razr family, these individuals are powered by creativity. Whether coaching champions, directing fashion, redefining beauty, or reimagining food, they don't just shape culture—they drive it. And through it all, the motorola razr ultra is their trusted companion, blending style, performance, and AI to keep pace with their vision.

AVAILABILITY

The motorola razr ultra, motorola razr+, and motorola razr are now available on motorola.com, Best Buy and Amazon.com, as well as select carriers. For pricing and availability, please visit Motorola's website.

About Lenovo & Motorola

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Motorola Mobility LLC was acquired by Lenovo Group Holdings in 2014. Motorola Mobility is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo, and is responsible for designing and manufacturing all Moto and Motorola branded mobile handsets and solutions. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub and Motorola Global Blog.

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