Neutral fabrics where networks peer to exchange traffic directly, cutting cost and latency.
Last updated 14 Jun 2026
An Internet Exchange (IX) is a physical location where networks interconnect to exchange traffic directly rather than via third parties. IXes such as DE-CIX, LINX and SGIX keep traffic local, reduce transit costs and lower latency — making them anchors of any major connectivity hub.
A combination of geography, neutral exchanges and abundant power turned a single German city into the gravitational centre of European internet traffic.
By David Okafor · Data Centre Correspondent