UAE-IX Boosts Capacity with 400 GE Access
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UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX has announced a significant upgrade to its platform. The exchange is now the first in the region to offer 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400 GE) access.
This enhancement solidifies UAE-IX's position as the largest and most advanced Internet Exchange in the Middle East. It enables unmatched connectivity and interconnection capabilities for enterprises, carriers, and content providers across the GCC and beyond.
In the last year alone, connected customer capacity on UAE-IX grew by two terabits. This marks a 30% increase. Currently, UAE-IX has over six terabits of connected capacity. It also serves close to 110 participating networks. These include Internet service providers, carriers, cloud platforms, content providers, and global enterprises.
Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer at du, said: 'We are proud to partner with DE-CIX in leading digital growth in the Middle East with the upgrade of UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX to 400 GE access. It is our vision to foster a seamlessly interconnected landscape where businesses and consumers alike can benefit from unparalleled Internet exchange capabilities, heightened performance, and robust security.'
He added that this milestone aligns with their commitment to maintaining UAE-IX as a pioneer in interconnection. Benkirane called it a transformative leap for regional digital ecosystems.
UAE-IX stands out not only as a leading peering exchange but also as a provider of advanced enterprise-grade interconnection services. These include: Cloud exchanges
Cloud routing
Application connectivity, such as the Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS)
Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, said: 'The UAE-IX today stands as a global Internet hub, bringing together network operators, content, applications, and cloud services to serve the entire GCC region with resilient and low latency connectivity.'
He revealed that this upgrade further reinforces UAE-IX's role as a key aggregation point for network interconnection in the Middle East. Ivanov added: 'The excellent collaboration with our partner du has enabled UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX to shine as the most important aggregation point for network interconnection in the Middle East. I look forward to a bright future working together for the next decade of digital development.'
DE-CIX, renowned for its neutral interconnection ecosystem and extensive global footprint, has been active in the Middle East for over a decade. Operations span Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE. UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX in Dubai is operated under its DaaS (DE-CIX as a Service) model. This offers a turnkey solution for partners, including carriers and data center operators, through comprehensive services such as setup, maintenance, provisioning, marketing, and sales support.
This upgrade is set to empower regional businesses, foster technological advancement, and support the growing demand for high-performance, low-latency digital connectivity, paving the way for continued innovation and growth in the Middle East.
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