XConnect Global, Inc.

What XConnect Global, Inc. does

XConnect Global, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based technology advisory firm founded in 2023 by Farrah Kashef, operating under the DBA "Technology Advisors." The company provides infrastructure advisory services to enterprises and service providers, helping them navigate decisions around data centers, cloud, networking, and GPU compute. Its core offering centers on four service pillars: RFP management and strategic vendor selection, continuous multi-continent benchmarking of carriers, cloud, and data center ecosystems, lifecycle and contract management, and project management for IT deployments. A newer AI Infrastructure Consulting practice addresses GPU-ready colocation sourcing, high-density rack deployment, and liquid/immersion cooling evaluation for AI and HPC workloads.

The company's technology layer is a proprietary market intelligence and benchmarking capability that continuously evaluates service providers, regions, and technologies across evaluation dimensions including power, connectivity, SLAs, redundancy, and compliance. This benchmarking feeds comparative insights on performance, pricing, and provider reputation that underpin the firm's vendor-neutral advisory positioning. XConnect also distributes advisory services through a channel partner network spanning hyperscale data center operators (Equinix, Digital Realty), edge cloud providers (Zenlayer, CDG), and GPU cloud specialists (CoreWeave, Nebius, Crusoe).

The business model is professional services: quote-based, tailored engagements generating fees for strategic vendor selection, performance benchmarking, RFP management, project management, and ongoing market intelligence. The company does not disclose pricing tiers or contract values. Revenue mechanics are anchored to the founder's industry relationships rather than disclosed capital, with no funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company identified. Customer segments include primary buyers (large enterprises, service providers) and secondary segments (AI-driven organizations, cloud-native/multi-cloud enterprises), served globally across multiple continents.

Name

XConnect Global, Inc.

Legal name

XConnect Global, Inc.

Website

https://xconnectglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

XConnect Global is a Los Angeles-based infrastructure advisory firm founded in 2023 that helps enterprises and service providers select, benchmark, and manage data center, cloud, network, and GPU compute providers across multiple continents through vendor-neutral consulting engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure Advisory

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Carrier Interconnection & Peering Exchanges (IXPs, private interconnect, cross-connect) (HDAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Infrastructure advisory services
• Data center consulting
• Cloud infrastructure advisory
• AI infrastructure consulting
• IT infrastructure benchmarking

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Advisory & Consulting Services: XConnect Global generates revenue through advisory and consulting engagements where it helps enterprises and service providers navigate infrastructure decisions — including vendor evaluation, RFP management, contract benchmarking, lifecycle management, and strategic guidance. The company earns fees for strategic vendor selection, performance benchmarking, project management, and ongoing market intelligence.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

XConnect Global operates as a technology advisory and consulting firm that helps enterprises and service providers make smarter IT, cloud, and network infrastructure decisions. The firm delivers vendor-neutral services spanning strategic vendor selection, RFP management, continuous infrastructure benchmarking, lifecycle asset and contract management, and project management, with a specialized focus on sourcing GPU-ready colocation, high-density data centers, and advanced cooling systems for AI and HPC workloads.

Product overview

XConnect Global operates as a technology advisory and consulting firm, not a traditional software product company. Their offering consists of advisory services organized around strategic vendor selection, benchmarking, and lifecycle management, complemented by solution areas covering Cloud, Data Center, Network, Collaboration, Security, and Customer Engagement. The company connects enterprises with infrastructure providers worldwide and helps with RFP management, contract negotiation, performance benchmarking, project management, and AI infrastructure planning. Their 'OnDemand Promise' framework guides tailored solution delivery for cloud transformation. Key named services include RFP Management & Vendor Selection, Benchmarking, AI Infrastructure Consulting, Lifecycle Management, and Project Management, while solution areas encompass Cloud Solutions, Data Center Solutions, Network Solutions, Collaboration Solutions, Security Solutions, and Customer Engagement Solutions. Infrastructure categories span GPU Compute and Bare Metal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RFP Management & Vendor Selection Strategic vendor selection service that helps enterprises choose the right infrastructure providers, manage RFPs, and negotiate favorable terms for cost-effective, defensible contracts.
• Benchmarking Continuous benchmarking service that analyzes service providers, regions, and technologies across multiple continents and evaluation dimensions including power, connectivity, SLAs, redundancy, and compliance, delivering comparative insights on performance, pricing, and provider reputation.
• AI Infrastructure Consulting Expert advisory service guiding enterprises and cloud providers on sourcing GPU-ready colocation and high-density data centers, with visibility into providers offering liquid and immersion cooling capabilities, power assessments, and infrastructure roadmaps tailored for AI and HPC workloads.
• Lifecycle Management Asset, circuit, and contract tracking service providing visibility and cost control across an enterprise's entire infrastructure footprint to avoid overspending and underutilized resources.
• Project Management IT project coordination service that keeps infrastructure projects on track from kickoff to delivery by coordinating vendors, teams, and milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
• Cloud Solutions Cloud strategy and provider benchmarking service covering public, private, hybrid, and edge deployments with IaaS, PaaS, and Storage-as-a-Service solutions, including multi-cloud optimization and integration across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and other providers.
• Data Center Solutions Data center evaluation and consulting service covering colocation, racks, cages, dedicated servers, cross connects, interconnection planning, migration, and provider benchmarking for cost optimization.
• Network Solutions Network design and sourcing solutions covering cloud exchange and connectivity, internet access, WAN, private networking (MPLS, IPVPN, Metro Ethernet, SWAN), dark fiber, wavelength, and high-performance circuits with architecture consulting and optimization.
• Collaboration Solutions Communication and collaboration solutions including CPaaS and UCaaS platform evaluation, voice, SIP, toll-free services, file storage, video conferencing, and team collaboration tools with provider benchmarking and integration guidance.
• Security Solutions Security assessment and implementation services covering threat detection and monitoring (DDoS, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Detection, WAF), identity and access management (IAM, CASB, SASE), data protection and compliance (DLP, SIEM, Log Management), and penetration testing.
• Customer Engagement Solutions Customer interaction solutions including cloud contact center (CCaaS, CS Cloud), business process outsourcing evaluation, RFP management, workforce management, and AI-driven quality monitoring.
• GPU Compute Sourcing Sourcing service providing access to GPU compute vendors for AI, HPC, or rendering workloads, including hardware comparison and optimal configuration securing from specialized GPU clouds and hyperscalers.
• Bare Metal Sourcing Dedicated server infrastructure sourcing service from trusted providers for mission-critical workloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced procurement friction and accelerated time-to-compute for AI infrastructure deployments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EquinixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquinix is listed as a key partner on XConnect Global's Partners page, appearing in the Key Partners section with its logo. Equinix is a global leader in digital infrastructure operating hundreds of data centers (IBX) worldwide, providing colocation, interconnection, and cloud on-ramps. XConnect leverages its relationship with Equinix to connect enterprise clients with AI-ready, high-density data center infrastructure. Equinix has committed $15 billion via joint venture to expand its xScale data center program for hyperscale and AI workloads.
• ZenlayercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZenlayer is listed as a key partner on XConnect Global's Partners page, appearing in the Key Partners section with its logo. Zenlayer provides edge cloud services and global infrastructure solutions. XConnect leverages its partnership with Zenlayer to provide clients with access to edge computing and global connectivity infrastructure.
• CDG (China Digital Group / Carrier Data Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDG is listed as a key partner on XConnect Global's Partners page, appearing in the Key Partners section with its logo. CDG is a carrier and digital infrastructure provider. XConnect leverages this partnership to expand its global infrastructure advisory reach.
• EvocativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvocative is mentioned as a key partner during Farrah Kashef's tenure at Unitas Global. Evocative is a provider of enterprise colocation, network, and managed services. The partnership contributed to driving a 186% CAGR over three years.
• Digital RealtycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Realty is mentioned as a key partner (Founder's prior experience at Unitas Global) and is referenced in company content. Digital Realty is a global REIT specializing in carrier-neutral data centers and colocation services across 25+ countries. Digital Realty has committed approximately $5.5 billion into AI-optimized facilities including a major French investment. Their PlatformDIGITAL solution packages high-density colocation and GPU capacity for AI workloads.
• Atlas EdgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlas Edge is mentioned as a key partner during Farrah Kashef's tenure at Unitas Global. Atlas Edge is an edge data center provider. The partnership contributed to driving a 186% CAGR over three years.
• PacketFabricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacketFabric is referenced in the context of Unitas Global being acquired by PacketFabric. PacketFabric provides network-as-a-service and connectivity solutions. XConnect's founder has a direct relationship with PacketFabric through her prior executive role at Unitas Global.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SHI International: SHI is a large IT solutions and services company that helps enterprises with cloud, data center, and network procurement, including lifecycle and project management. It overlaps directly with XConnect's vendor selection, RFP management, and lifecycle management offerings.
• Presidio: Presidio is a global IT solutions and services provider covering cloud, data center, networking, and security for enterprises. Its advisory and managed services overlap with XConnect's full stack of infrastructure advisory offerings.
• World Wide Technology (WWT): WWT is a large technology solutions provider with a global integration, advisory, and AI practice. It competes with XConnect on enterprise infrastructure strategy, with a much deeper bench and an Advanced Technology Center for benchmarking and proofs-of-concept.
• Accenture Infrastructure & Cloud Practice: Accenture operates a massive global infrastructure and cloud consulting practice that advises enterprises on cloud, data center, and AI infrastructure decisions. It is a higher-end advisory competitor to XConnect, with global scale and integration depth XConnect cannot match.
• CDW Corporation: CDW is a large, diversified IT solutions and advisory provider serving enterprises with hardware, software, cloud, and services. It competes with XConnect on the enterprise infrastructure advisory and vendor-selection motion, though at vastly greater scale and with a much broader catalog.
• Insight Enterprises: Insight is a global IT solutions and services provider with deep cloud, data center, and AI infrastructure practices. It competes with XConnect on infrastructure advisory, benchmarking, and managed services for enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• Avant Communications: Avant is a technology services distributor that helps channel partners and enterprises source, evaluate, and procure communications, cloud, and IT infrastructure. It overlaps with XConnect's vendor-neutral advisory and partner-enabled distribution approach.
• Sandler Partners: Sandler Partners is a master agency that connects enterprise customers with technology, cloud, and connectivity providers through a partner network. It mirrors XConnect's combination of neutral advisory and channel-driven distribution.
• Telarus: Telarus is a technology services distributor/master agent that connects enterprises with cloud, network, and data center providers through a partner channel. It is a direct functional peer to XConnect's advisory and partner-led sourcing model.

Emerging players

• CBTS (Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions): CBTS is a technology provider that offers enterprise advisory, cloud, networking, and managed services. It is a closer-sized peer to XConnect than the global SIs and competes on the same enterprise infrastructure-sourcing motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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