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Elea Data Centers selected to host the first DE-CIX Internet Exchanges in South America
The agreement cements DE-CIX ’ s entrance into the Brazilian market through Elea ’ s state-of-the-art sites .
E lea Data Centers , a leading provider of sustainable digital infrastructure and colocation services in Brazil ’ s Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets , has announced a partnership with DE-CIX , a leading Internet Exchange operator , to host its first IXs in Brazil and South America . DE-CIX ’ s Points of Presence will be deployed at Elea ’ s São Paulo-SPO1 and Rio de Janeiro-RJO1 data centers , serving their customers , carrier ecosystem and other Elea sites remotely .
The Brazilian DE-CIX IXs are planned to be ready in early 2025 and will be integrated into the global DE-CIX ecosystem , providing a secure and high-performance interconnection platform for ISPs , content delivery networks , network operators , cloud service providers and enterprises of all sizes .
The growing local ecosystem of cloud service providers in Brazil – with AWS , Microsoft and Oracle , among others , already on location or planning their market entrance – will be further enriched through access to worldwide cloud zones and by enabling enterprise networks to connect to clouds over the DE-CIX Cloud Exchange directly .
Elea ’ s platform footprint in the country comprises nine data centers distributed across five different metros , making it the only colocation provider with that many facilities and a wide geographic coverage of Brazil .
Elea ’ s sites are powered by 100 % renewable energy , offering critical digital infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of cloud , AI , and enterprise customers worldwide while maintaining its sustainability mission and goals for the planet .
“ With the partnership , Elea reinforces its position as the South American neutral data center platform , offering low latency , automated interconnection and peering services with high-speed connections . The Brazilian DE-CIX IXs will add to Elea ’ s interconnected platform that already includes access to the Brazilian IX , the IX . BR . We are excited to partner with DE-CIX and bring their first IXs to Brazil and South America ,” said Elea Data Centers ’ Chairman , Alessandro Lombardi . “ This collaboration enhances our services and reaffirms our commitment to neutral , interconnected , and state-of-the-art digital infrastructure .”
Ivo Ivanov , CEO of DE-CIX , said “ DE-CIX is proud to bring our complete portfolio of high-performance interconnection services to Elea Data Centers ’ facilities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro . This will support the continued Digital Transformation of the Brazilian economy .
“ Internet Service Providers and enterprises alike can leverage local , regional , and international interconnection opportunities , especially with the US and
Southern Europe , to reach content , cloud and other networks not yet present in Brazil .
“ DE-CIX is the first IX operator in the country to offer a full range of enterprise-grade interconnection and cloud connectivity services . This is an exciting step in the evolution of Brazil , and we are proud to be a part of it with our valued partner Elea Data Centers .”
With a population of over 215 million and an Internet penetration rate of 81 %, Brazil boasts one of the largest cloud and content markets in Latin America . The country is witnessing a burgeoning data center presence and a rapidly growing digital market .
Situated strategically along the submarine cable routes between Europe , North America , and South America , Brazil is ideally positioned to leverage the network density and diversity worldwide . •
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