The global business landscape has seen significant growth in cloud connectivity. The number of cloud connections on the DE-CIX platform jumped by 50% during 2023, demonstrating the enormous demand for secure and low latency access to clouds. The DE-CIX cloud platform achieved almost 4 terabits of booked cloud capacity – 160% growth from the previous year.
High-bandwidth connectivity becomes essential
Bandwidth requirements have shifted significantly, with larger capacities like 5G and 10G to clouds now becoming the standard. In 2023, around 60% of cloud connections utilized at least 5G connections, with a growth rate of nearly 60%. Additionally, 10G connections more than doubled, signaling the increasing need for rapid, reliable access to cloud environments.
Less than 20% of DE-CIX customers chose smaller bandwidths, confirming a trend toward larger bandwidths among businesses as they continue to adopt digital technologies to optimize their operations with high-capacity connectivity.
In an era where digital transformation is key, the need for reliable, high-performance cloud services has become essential, enabling companies to remain agile, scalable, and competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Cloud interconnection is now a critical strategy for companies looking to optimize their digital workflows.