São Paulo (Brazil). DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, has entered into a partnership with OpenX, a Brazilian connectivity platform specializing in network interconnection and traffic exchange. OpenX currently connects around 100 networks and serves approximately 6–8 million end users across Brazil. Through this agreement, OpenX joins the DE-CIX R³ (Resell–Refer–Reach) Partner Program as a Premium Reseller Partner. This collaboration gives networks throughout Brazil direct access to the DE-CIX interconnection ecosystem, supporting low-latency, high-performance connectivity to global networks, cloud providers, and digital platforms.
OpenX: Strengthening network connectivity through the DE-CIX ecosystem
“Brazil’s digital economy continues to expand at a rapid pace, driven by increasing demand for cloud services, streaming, gaming, and other data-intensive applications,” said Darwin da Costa, Regional Director at DE-CIX Brazil. “By partnering with OpenX, we are extending the DE-CIX ecosystem deeper into regional markets, enabling networks to enhance performance, optimize traffic exchange, and establish more efficient connections to global content and cloud providers.”
“Working with DE-CIX allows us to broaden connectivity opportunities for networks across Brazil,” said Renato Ornelas, Founder and CTO at OpenX. “Through the DE-CIX ecosystem, regional networks gain direct access global networks, cloud providers, and digital platforms, ultimately improving performance and enhancing the quality of digital services delivered to millions of users.”
The DE-CIX R³ Partner Program allows partners to offer DE-CIX interconnection services to their customers, providing direct access to its global ecosystem, including peering and cloud connectivity solutions. Participants benefit from dedicated support, access to advanced interconnection services, and the strength of a globally recognized brand. The program is designed with flexible engagement models, enabling partners to collaborate with DE-CIX in ways that best suit their business strategies, capabilities, and customer relationships.
Since its launch in 2025, DE-CIX Brazil has established a neutral and scalable interconnection platform designed to support the country’s growing need for cloud services, content distribution, AI, and other data-intensive applications. Its infrastructure in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro operates as a fully interconnected platform, with direct links to DE-CIX locations in North America and Europe, facilitating both regional and transatlantic connectivity.
Through this platform, customers can connect to a vast ecosystem of local, regional, and international networks, forming one of the most extensive interconnection ecosystems globally. At the same time, DE-CIX addresses key gaps in the Brazilian market by delivering enterprise-grade connectivity solutions backed by SLAs, while also enhancing redundancy and resilience options for network operators across the country.
