In an exciting development for global internet infrastructure, DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange operator, has officially launched its services at SINES DC in Portugal. This expansion marks a crucial step in enhancing digital connectivity across Europe and beyond.

Developed by Start Campus, SINES DC is Europe’s largest data center campus, boasting an impressive 1.2 GW of secured IT grid capacity. Its strategic location on Portugal’s Atlantic coast positions it as a key intercontinental connectivity hub, facilitating data traffic between Europe, North America, South America and Africa.

Benefits of the New Point of Presence

The new Point of Presence (PoP) at SINES DC offers several key advantages, several of which are outlined below.

  • Improved Local Connectivity: Local Portuguese companies will benefit from enhanced access to interconnection services.
  • Geographical Diversity: DE-CIX customers will experience increased geographical diversity in their network options.
  • Network Resilience: All users will experience improved network performance and resilience.
  • Efficient Data Routing: Global data traffic can be routed more effectively, ensuring optimal performance.

Sustainable Data Center Design

SINES DC is not only ambitious in scale but also innovative in design, with a cutting-edge cooling system employing the use of ocean water. In addition, the campus boasts high energy efficiency with a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.1. Start Campus has also set a new industry standard with SINES DC’s Water Usage Effectiveness, which sits at 0.

DE-CIX’s Growing Global Footprint

This expansion is part of DE-CIX’s overarching growth strategy, other aspects of which are outlined below:

  • Services now available in 55 locations across five continents
  • Accessible from data centers in over 600 cities worldwide
  • Interconnects thousands of networks from more than 100 countries

Looking Ahead: Atlantic Convergence Conference

Cementing Portugal’s position as a digital hub, the inaugural Atlantic Convergence conference will take place October 1-3, 2024, in Lisbon. This event will bring together digital infrastructure experts to discuss the future of pan-Atlantic connectivity.

DE-CIX’s expansion to SINES DC represents a significant milestone in the evolution of internet infrastructure in Portugal and globally. It promises to enhance connectivity, drive innovation and support the growing digital economies of Europe, Africa and the Americas.

For more information about Start Campus and the SINES DC project, visit their website at www.startcampus.pt. 

For more information about DE-CIX and the company’s Atlantic Convergence event, visit the DE-CIX or event website.