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connecting the now.
innovating the next.

A new decade demands fresh thinking.

As we celebrate 30 years of DE-CIX, let’s shape the next steps of interconnection together.

For 30 years, DE-CIX has helped define the global connectivity landscape. Our community has grown from tradition to transformation, turning steady progress into game-changing leaps. 

Now let’s channel that valuable experience into a new blueprint that reshapes our understanding of digital connectivity and the infinite possibilities ahead.

What’s next isn’t simply more of the same – it’s the thoughtful reinvention of how we connect, collaborate, and create value in a world defined by constant evolution. 

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of innovation and explore the opportunities ahead. Together, we’ll connect the now and innovate the next! 

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How Frankfurt became the heart of the European Internet 

In 1995, a few visionaries in Frankfurt decided to join the dots on the map: they founded DE-CIX, Germany's first Internet Exchange.

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What does an all-time peak day in Frankfurt look like?

Frankfurt set a record for data throughput in November 2024, with 18.11 terabits. On this day, there were several gaming releases and updates from various providers. Explore the peak traffic day by interacting with our data beings.

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Peak entertainment: Most streams
Peak business: Most virtual meetings
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All-time peak: Game release, 140 GB download per player
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For example, cloud-based collaboration tools to share documents, communicate and collaborate in real time.

Entertainment traffic

For example, streaming services, online gaming, and social media content sharing. 

Infrastructure traffic

For example, Cloud computing and data centers, telecommunications networks, and public safety systems.

Explore the future of networking

How can local peering increase customer satisfaction and control?
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How is edge computing revolutionizing data processing?
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Future-proof your network: How can we scale for tomorrow’s needs? 
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Efficiency and cost management

Enterprises are under constant pressure to reduce costs and increase efficiency while managing the growing complexity of data loads. Is your organization prepared to lead, or will you be left reacting while others set the pace?

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Secure and scalable data communication

Unlock secure, high-performance connectivity. IXs like DE-CIX provide the backbone for efficient, high-speed data exchange, addressing cyber security challenges while preparing for future connectivity needs. Is your organization ready to prioritize security as an integral part of innovation? 

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From 1995 to now

Thirty years and counting. This milestone sets the stage for shaping the future of connectivity. Thursday 26 June marks 30 years of DE-CIX and the beginning of our story. The countdown is on, and new visions for the next await.

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Let's shape the next steps of digital networking together.

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