Upgrade brings 400 GE access to the largest Internet Exchange in the Middle East

DE-CIX and partner datamena are proud to announce the upgrade of the UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX to offer 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) access, fortifying its lead as the largest IX in the Middle East.

The UAE-IX is the largest Internet Exchange (IX) in the Middle East – based not only on the number of connected networks but also on peak traffic – and now also the only IX in the region to offer 400 GE access.

Over 100 connected networks

Established in 2012 and operated by DE-CIX on behalf of partner datamena, the IX boasts over 6 terabits of connected capacity and connects close to 110 Internet service providers, carriers, cloud, content, and application providers, and global enterprises. Connected customer capacity on the exchange has soared over the last year, growing two terabits, or 30%, in just twelve months.

This upgrade reinforces the importance of the UAE-IX in the region, now ready to serve the rising demand for everything digital.