27 May 2021

DE-CIX Madrid: Biography of an international digital hub

DE-CIX Madrid sits at the heart of the largest neutral interconnection ecosystem in Southern Europe. Founded in 2016, it celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and we are celebrating by taking a look back at its history and influence on the Southern European interconnection ecosystem. 

The heart of the largest interconnection ecosystem in Southern Europe

Today access to DE-CIX Madrid is possible from four data centers, and the exchange connects more than 200 networks – an increase of 233 percent in just five years. The data traffic figures are also impressive, having increased by 50 percent since March last year, with current peak traffic already exceeding 650 Gigabits per second (Gpbs).

Watch the video to find out more about how DE-CIX Madrid transformed from a national Internet Exchange into the heart of the largest interconnection ecosystem in Southern Europe.

Madrid anniversary video cover