Netnod, the Swedish Internet Exchange, has installed a multiplexing wavelength division (WDM) – a technique of sending signals of several different wavelengths of light cable simultaneously to the optical fiber – at (TelecityGroup LSE: TCY) Mariehällsvägen neutral data support center in Stockholm. The measure will result in significantly lower prices for members that are connected in Netnod installation, allowing low cost, high interconnection capacity for moving traffic from the ISP through Netnod network infrastructure in Sweden.
Internet exchanges, as Netnod are an essential part of the global Internet infrastructure, allowing the large-scale switching of traffic between Internet providers. The reduction in the cost of the fiber used in the WDM system has allowed Netnod reclassify their prices, with potential savings for members of more than 85,000 SEK – more than 8,000 euros – per year.
Kurt Erik Lindqvist, Netnod CEO said: “It is clear from its sponsorship of Euro-IX and its long experience of organizing Internet exchanges throughout Europe, TelecityGroup provides an ideal environment to house critical infrastructure is at the heart of the global digital economy. We are delighted that this expansion of our relationship with the Group will result in lower prices for our members who are connected through the installation. ”
Alongside Netnod, TelecityGroup also houses three of the busiest European IXP through its European data center assets: AMS-IX in Amsterdam, London LINX and DE-CIX Frankfurt.
About Netnod
Netnod Internet Exchange i Sverige AB (Netnod) has been established as a Swedish limited company with the purpose of being a neutral and independent organization for the creation and operation of the points of national Internet exchange in Sweden. Netnod is owned by a foundation, called TU-Stiftelsen (Stiftelsen för utveckling Telematikens). Netnod through its wholly owned subsidiary, AB Autonomica operates the exchange points, and common Internet services like i.root-servers.net, slave DNS services for several top-level domains, the distribution of time Swedish throuh official NTP, etc.
About TelecityGroup
TelecityGroup European industry is a leading provider of network independent data centers offering a premium range of flexible services, scalable data center and managed. TelecityGroup specializes in the design, construction and management of highly connected and secure environments in which customers can host their web technology, and Internet infrastructure. Each of its data center acts as a connectivity and content to facilitate the storage, exchange and distribution of data, content and media. Headquartered in London, TelecityGroup operates 22 separate data centers network across seven European countries. Data centers are in leading positions for commerce and connectivity, including Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Manchester, Milan, Paris and Stockholm. Telecity Group plc, the parent company of TelecityGroup, is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: Third Countries). www.TelecityGroup.com
