DE-CIX Expands Interconnection Services to SINES DC in Portugal

DE-CIX noted that Sines is strategically positioned at the southwestern edge of Europe and is emerging as a critical hub for intercontinental connectivity.

Highlights

  • New Point of Presence enhances access for local companies.
  • Sines emerges as a vital hub for intercontinental data traffic.
  • DE-CIX Lisbon marks five years as the largest IX in Portugal.

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DE-CIX Expands Interconnection Services to SINES DC in Portugal
Global Internet Exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX has announced the launch of its interconnection and cloud services at SINES DC, a data center campus with 1.2 GW of IT capacity in Portugal. This new Point of Presence (PoP) expands DE-CIX's footprint in Portugal, enhancing access to interconnection and cloud connectivity for local companies, the IX operator said on Wednesday.

Also Read: DE-CIX Study Reveals Surge in Data Center Neutrality Across US Networks




Hub for Intercontinental Connectivity

DE-CIX noted that Sines is strategically positioned at the southwestern edge of Europe and is emerging as a critical hub for intercontinental connectivity. The integration of DE-CIX's services complements existing data center infrastructure, Ellalink's subsea cable landing station, and a strong terrestrial network, positioning Sines as a vital exchange point for data traffic across the Atlantic and beyond. Planned subsea cables will further connect the region to North America, Southern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Also Read: DE-CIX Internet Exchanges Record 59 Exabytes of Global Data Traffic in 2023

"We are excited to announce that DE-CIX is now ready for service at the SINES DC," states Theresa Bobis, Regional Director Southern Europe at DE-CIX. "Sines is poised to become a crucial hub for multiple subsea systems interconnecting and serving Southern Europe, with enhanced reach to Africa and other European markets, including North and South America. Expanding our Southern European footprint to Sines enhances connectivity for Portugal and beyond."

"Now customers will be able to access the world's leading neutral Internet Exchange operator and the largest interconnection ecosystem at our premises, ensuring local traffic remains local and global data is routed more efficiently," commented Robert Dunn, CEO at Start Campus.

SINES DC Capacity

The SINES DC, now under development with 1.2 GW of secured grid capacity, aims for industry-leading energy efficiency, achieving a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.1 and is ready to channel IX traffic.

Also Read: DE-CIX India Launches Cloud Router Services to Boost Multi-Cloud Connectivity

According to the official release, DE-CIX celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Portuguese exchange, DE-CIX Lisbon, in May 2024. It is now the largest IX in Portugal based on network count. DE-CIX now offers its interconnection services in 55 locations across Europe, Africa, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

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