Partners

Partner with DE-CIX – enabling growth through interconnection

As a leading operator of neutral Internet Exchanges, DE-CIX provides a high-performance, secure, and scalable interconnection platform. DE-CIX partners around the world rely on our platform to scale their services, improve performance and expand into new markets.

Through our R³ Partner Program, partners receive dedicated support, access to industry-leading connectivity services, and the credibility of a globally recognized brand.

Grow your offerings, strengthen your portfolio, and deliver greater value to your customers with DE-CIX.

Why partner with DE-CIX

 

Access new business potential

Today’s digital value chains rely on resilient infrastructure. As a DE-CIX partner, you can meet your customers’ evolving connectivity demands and expand your portfolio with premium interconnection solutions – unlocking new revenue opportunities and long-term growth.

 

Leverage proven technology

The DE-CIX Apollon platform is the world’s largest and most advanced Ethernet-based interconnection platform. Built for scale, resilience, and performance, it reliably handles the highest traffic volumes – enabling you to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity services your customers can rely on.

Benefit from a trusted global brand

DE-CIX stands for neutrality, trust, and technical leadership. With operations across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, our globally recognized brand enhances your credibility, reinforces customer confidence, and increases your market visibility.

Dedicated support and enablement

From onboarding through continuous development, DE-CIX supports you with tailored guidance, practical training, and dedicated support. Through the DE-CIX Academy and direct access to our experts, you gain the insights and capabilities needed to differentiate your services and succeed in the evolving interconnection market.

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We have partnered with DE-CIX for over 17 years, and as we continue to grow together, we remain committed to providing seamless global connectivity and empowering networks to peer globally through our one-stop platform. We look forward to continuing this growth journey with DE-CIX and expanding our shared reach across the world.”
Dean Belev
VP of Connectivity Services
NetIX

Who can become a partner

The DE-CIX R³ Partner Program offers three flexible collaboration models - Resell, Refer, and Reach – allowing you to work with DE-CIX in a way that aligns with your business model, expertise, and customer relationships.

Digitalization enterprises

Reseller partners

Reseller partners integrate DE-CIX services into their portfolio and sell directly to end customers.

Ideal for:

  • Internet service providers (ISPs) and wholesale carriers
  • Cloud connectivity providers
  • Managed service providers
  • Distributors

Refer partners

Referral partners introduce new customers to DE-CIX and receive incentives for successful referrals.

Ideal for:

  • Master agents and sub-agents
  • Consultants
  • Other referral partners

Reach partners

Reach partners extend DE-CIX’s technical footprint and service availability within their infrastructure.

Ideal for:

  • Data center operators (DE-CIX premium-enabled sites)
  • DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) partners
  • Turnkey connectivity providers
  • Internet Exchange (IX) partners
“
DE-CIX are a long-time trusted partner of BSO. For many years, they have provided our customers with a reliable exchange of traffic allowing for increased routing control, improved performance, and low latency.”
Rebecca Lewis
Director of Partnerships, EMEA
BSO

Partner success

We are committed to stable, long-term partnerships with mutual growth. Our program includes:

 

Enablement & training

  • Structured technical onboarding and sales training
  • Sales enablement tools
  • Direct access to our provisioning portal and APIs
  • Dedicated partner team for ongoing support

Marketing & visibility

  • Strategic co-marketing initiatives and customer engagement
  • Access to co-branded marketing assets and market development funds (MDF)
  • Featured listing in the DE-CIX global partner directory
  • Use of DE-CIX Partner and Program logos

Business & commercial benefits

  • New revenue opportunities
  • Competitive reseller margins and incentives
  • Referral fees and service vouchers
  • Opportunities for joint product or service development
“
For many years, DE-CIX has been an important strategic partner for CANCOM. Leveraging the new possibilities for cloud connectivity, we have joint service products in the CANCOM portfolio to guarantee customers a high-performance and secure connection to the public cloud.”
ALEXANDER ERNST
Director Competence Center Network & Security
CANCOM

Selected partner success stories

Learn how DE-CIX partners deliver innovative solutions and real business results for their customers.

 

“
The DirectCLOUD service has enabled us to enlarge our portfolio with solutions for enterprise customers, and offering the service brings in new revenue streams and significant growth potential.”
Serdar Birlik
Wholesale Director
Vodafone Turkey

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