Int’l Bytes: euNetworks, TelCables, Nokia, GBI, DE-CIX

An infrastructure alliance, a new terrestrial route, and a new IX:

euNetworks and TelCables Europe are partnering up to reach new potential markets. euNetworks operates 18 metro networks and a pan-European intercity fiber footprint stretching 45,000km route miles. TelCables Europe is a division of Angola Cables, and offers on-ramps to subsea cables to Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The collaboration will enable euNetworks to reach more global customers, while greatly extending TelCables Europe’s ability to reach European customers.
euNetworks/Angola Cables

Gulf Bridge International has tapped Nokia for an upgrade to its regional optical infrastructure. They will be using Nokia’s a830 GX platform on a new high capacity terrestrial route through Iraq. The new route will offer a diverse path on to Europe, avoiding the congested subsea options through the Red Sea. GBI got its start with a subsea cable ring in the Persian Gulf of course, but has expanded its efforts to a variety of infrastructure connecting the region to global destinations.

DE-CIX is further expanding its reach in South America. They are following up their launch in São Paulo, Brazil with a new IX in Rio de Janeiro. They are starting with 10 connected networks, specifically mentioning Sjnet Telecomunicações and Nexuslink Datacenter. The new IX has a direct interconnection with DE-CIX São Paulo, DE-CIX New York, and the rest of the company’s infrastructure. DE-CIX now operates in some 60 locations worldwide.

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