Digital Connexion and DE-CIX Boost Enterprise Digital Transformation in India with New High-Speed Connectivity at Chennai Data Center

New DE-CIX PoP at MAA10 Enhances Network Performance and Simplifies Interconnections in India and Globally

CHENNAI, India, May 22, 2024: Digital Connexion, a provider of scalable data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, has partnered with DE-CIX India, the largest carrier and data center-neutral internet exchange operator in India, to offer internet peering and interconnection services to Indian enterprises. As part of this collaboration, DE-CIX has established a new point-of-presence (PoP) at Digital Connexion’s advanced MAA10 data center in Chennai.

This partnership benefits enterprises, cloud and content providers, and ISPs in southern India by enhancing high-speed interconnection capabilities and network performance. Companies at MAA10 can now access improved cloud connectivity and internet peering services, meeting low-latency edge requirements and ensuring seamless content delivery. This development will aid enterprises in accelerating their digital transformation and enhancing customer experiences.

DE-CIX’s multi-service interconnection platforms enable customers to connect to numerous local carriers, ISPs, and content providers without needing separate direct connections. Through DE-CIX DirectCLOUD, Digital Connexion customers can access global cloud providers like Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud via a single point, reducing direct connection costs. Additionally, MAA10 customers will have access to Digital Realty’s global data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL®.

CB Velayuthan, CEO of Digital Connexion, emphasized the importance of next-generation infrastructure for India’s digital economy. “Our partnership with DE-CIX supports digital transformation efficiently and dynamically, offering our customers diverse interconnection services and direct connectivity to multiple cloud providers,” he said.

Sudhir Kunder, Chief Business Officer of DE-CIX India, highlighted the advantages of the partnership. “This collaboration provides a diverse and cost-effective solution for enterprises and ISPs, leveraging connections to a leading carrier-neutral global data center platform. This marks DE-CIX’s fourth PoP in Chennai and the twentieth across India,” he stated.