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RETN launches first PoP in Bologna to boost regional connectivity
Firewalls

RETN launches first PoP in Bologna to boost regional connectivity

RETN has launched its first Point of Presence in Bologna's Lepida data centre, enhancing regional connectivity and offering alternative international network routes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners
Unified Communications

DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR & IP-Max as premium partners

DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam
DataCentre infrastructure

Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam

Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Internet exchange stories

DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge
Gaming

DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge

DE-CIX data traffic surged 16% to 79 exabytes in 2025, fuelled by AI workloads and record-breaking live sports streaming demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training
Firewalls

Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training

Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
DE-CIX unveils global AI exchange to boost high-speed inference
Robotics

DE-CIX unveils global AI exchange to boost high-speed inference

DE-CIX launches a global AI Internet Exchange, enabling secure, low-latency connections for real-time AI inference across 60 locations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity

DE-CIX has earned Google Gold status as a Verified Peering Provider, enhancing global connectivity and access to Google services across 60 locations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt to boost Japan-Europe data flow
Unified Communications

BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt to boost Japan-Europe data flow

Japanese ISP BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt via remote peering, enhancing Japan-Europe data flow without needing physical infrastructure in Germany.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Hyve partners with Digital Realty to extend global hosting network
Disaster Recovery

Hyve partners with Digital Realty to extend global hosting network

Hyve Managed Hosting partners with Digital Realty to enhance global hosting via 300+ data centres, boosting resilience and expanding its international reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Experts urge enhanced data protection as threats rise
Storage

Experts urge enhanced data protection as threats rise

As World Backup Day nears, tech experts warn that enhancing data protection and connectivity is crucial amidst rising cyber threats and ransomware attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Asia-Europe digital connectivity strengthened by new project
Gaming

Asia-Europe digital connectivity strengthened by new project

Telehouse Thailand, HGC Global Communications, and AMS-IX have launched a new transmission infrastructure to enhance connectivity between Bangkok and London.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Internet exchange stories

Singapore, Shenzhen trial cross-border data platform
Data Protection

Singapore, Shenzhen trial cross-border data platform

Singapore and Shenzhen launch a blockchain-based data validation trial, starting with cross-border checks on business owners' credit reports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
RETN & BBIX extend Asian peering to Hong Kong, Singapore
Network Infrastructure

RETN & BBIX extend Asian peering to Hong Kong, Singapore

RETN extends its BBIX partnership to Hong Kong and Singapore, adding new Asian peering hubs and launching its Flex IX service in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations
Smart Cities

Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations

Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand

Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
DE-CIX India integrates Starlink to expand remote internet access
Gaming

DE-CIX India integrates Starlink to expand remote internet access

DE-CIX India integrates Starlink's satellite tech to boost high-speed internet in remote areas, supporting India's Digital India goals and bridging connectivity gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Nokia to upgrade DE-CIX New York backbone to 400GE
DataCentre infrastructure

Nokia to upgrade DE-CIX New York backbone to 400GE

Nokia has been chosen to enhance DE-CIX New York's backbone network, bolstering its status as the largest internet exchange in the Northeast with upgraded optical technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025