Nokia selected by DE-CIX to upgrade New York's largest Internet Exchange backbone

Core Insights - Nokia has been selected by DE-CIX to upgrade the backbone network for DE-CIX New York, the largest Internet Exchange in New York and the US Northeast region, to 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) using Nokia's optical technology [1][7] - The upgrade will enhance the resiliency of the platform by redesigning the network in a ring topology, interconnecting 10 data center facilities [1][4] - The optical solution also supports 800GE for future growth and employs Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) technology for improved routing flexibility and faster incident response [2][4] Company and Industry Summary - DE-CIX New York connects over 265 networks and spans more than 40 data centers, making it a significant player in the North American interconnection ecosystem [4][5] - The upgrade is aimed at future-proofing the platform to better serve the New York market and support anticipated growth in 2025 [4][6] - DE-CIX operates in close to 60 locations globally, providing interconnection services to thousands of network operators and content providers across more than 100 countries [6][12]