DE-CIX - a pioneer and leading global operator of Internet Exchanges (IX) – is expanding its activities in the home market of Germany. DE-CIX has therefore partnered with Global Switch, one of the leading large-scale, carrier neutral, multi-tenanted data center providers across Europe and the Asia-Pacific. From now on, Global Switch in Frankfurt will become a so-called "DE-CIX Enabled Site".
The aim of the cooperation is to give more customers access to DE-CIX services – such as GlobePEER, MetroVLAN and GlobePEER Remote - and thus drive the expansion in the key market of Germany.
"With Global Switch we are pleased to have found such an experienced and competent partner. At DE-CIX, security, and modern, efficient data centers are the key factors in selecting new partnerships. With Global Switch we see these factors absolutely guaranteed. Our customers will unquestionably benefit from our combined expertise," says Harald A. Summa, CEO at DE-CIX.
“DE-CIX is a world-class leader in peering and interconnection. As one of the largest data centre operators in Europe and the Asia-Pacific, Global Switch recognises the importance of robust and far reaching connectivity to our customers. The ability to directly connect to the DE-CIX fabric, and exchange internet traffic with hundreds of carriers, ISPs and content providers will provide real benefits to our customers - which include some of the largest organisations in the world,” said Aman Khan, Managing Director Germany of Global Switch.
DE-CIX Frankfurt is the world’s leading Internet exchange (IX). Spread over a total of 20 data centers of different operators in the city of Frankfurt, the IX experiences more than 5.5 terabits per second (Tbps) of peak traffic. Its technical infrastructure has a total capacity of 48 terabits. More than 700 national and international customers in 60 countries rely on the benefits and services of DE-CIX in Frankfurt.