The first 100G port was connected to DE-CIX Frankfurt in 2013, following on from the introduction of the DE-CIX Apollon platform. Meanwhile, close to 200 x 100G ports in Frankfurt are active, and the 200th access is already in provisioning , and connected capacity rose from a little more than 8 Terabit to more than 28 Terabit in Frankfurt, reaching close to 35 Terabit across all exchanges. Today, we report on the first local ISP with 100G in Madrid, on a new enabled site in Germany, on the activiation of a new edge in Frankfurt to grow further, on a 100G enabled site in New York, and many more topics. So this edition is clearly about where networks meet at 100G – enjoy!
Two more DE-CIX-enabled sites in Dusseldorf: myLoc managed IT data centers
DE-CIX's services are now available in two myLoc managed IT AG's data centers in Dusseldorf. To launch the partnership, myLoc is offering cross-connects to connect to DE-CIX free of charge. Read more.
Milestone: New edge at DE-CIX 12 in Frankfurt active
At the end of January, a new edge at DE-CIX 12 in Frankfurt was activated. This is an important milestone, as DE-CIX 12 is now ready for service. With this active new edge, the Kleyer campus can grow further, the expansion is planned to cover the growth of the upcoming five to ten years. Read more.
New York: 100G available at 165 Halsey Street
In addition to the carrier hotels at 60 Hudson Street, 111 8th Avenue, and 32 Avenue of the Americas, 100G is now also available at 165 Halsey Street in Newark, NJ. A full list of access points at these carrier hotels and additional DE-CIX-enabled sites can be found here.
Quad9 and DE-CIX extend their partnership at DE-CIX Frankfurt
The Quad9 DNS system uses threat intelligence from more than a dozen of the industry's leading cyber security companies to give real-time protection against malicious websites and other threats, including malware or phishing. Read more.
DirectCLOUD: How ISPs and data centers can grow their service portfolio and their revenues
Certified DirectCLOUD ISPs and data centers are able to offer their customers the best possible cloud connection via DE-CIX DirectCLOUD. We assist certified partners with PR announcements, sales trainings, technical guidebooks, and much more. Read more and see the list of certified partners.
New DirectCLOUD partner: Cegecom
Cegecom, operator of the first private telecommunication network in Luxembourg, is now a DE-CIX DirectCLOUD partner! Meanwhile, more than 20 cloud service providers and their services are available via DirectCLOUD. Read more.
MásMóvil first Spanish operator with 100G access at DE-CIX Madrid
Since its opening in mid-2016, more than 100 Internet Service Providers have connected to DE-CIX Madrid. Now, the first local ISP, MásMóvil, is connecting with 100G access to the platform, as its growth on the Iberian Peninsula has increased its bandwidth needs. Read more.
Save the date: DE-CIX round tables
With lots of attendees and interesting topics, the round tables are THE community events in Germany. Save the date for: Hamburg on 23 August, Dusseldorf on 6 September, and Munich on 13 September. Personal invitations will follow. Pictures and presentations of the last round tables.
cnX reloaded: Join us for networking at its best on 7-8 March
Some may remember the cnX networking events, and this year, we will revive cnX: two days of pure networking. Register now.
White paper on Internet infrastructure & interconnection in India
Our latest white paper reviews India’s international connectivity; its existing and planned infrastructure; transport and IP transit pricing trends; the colocation market; and the potential for Mumbai as a regional interconnection hub. Download the white paper List of available white papers
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Where networks and people meet: DE-CIX round tables At the last three very well-attended DE-CIX round tables, we were jointly solving tasks and finding answers to plot our escape from the escape rooms - a lot of fun! See some pictures
