ESpanix, one of the busiest IXPs across Southern Europe, operates facilities across Madrid and Barcelona, offering interconnection, data centre, and value-added services.

Across its network, ESpanix uses Nokia for Edge Routing, Data Center Interconnect, Metro links, and customer-facing switches.

Nokia says the 400G upgrade uses Nokia’s Interconnect routers to deliver a more efficient and sustainable alternative to bundling multiple 100GE connections, reducing complexity, power consumption, and operational costs for ESpanix and its customers.

"ESpanix will also leverage Nokia’s Photonic Service Switch to optimise bandwidth across its optical transport network, allowing the IXP to select the most optimised solution for its customer needs," Nokia says.

"The layered network approach ensures scalability for larger customers and supports ESpanix’s goals of expanding its footprint and evolving its infrastructure.

"All ESpanix’s Points of Presence have been upgraded to 400G and are operational as of today."

Amedeo Beck Peccoz, Head of Strategy, ESpanix, said Nokia’s solutions deliver the capacity and scalability the IXP needs to meet growing demand.

"Enabling us to offer 400G connectivity to our members," Peccoz said.

"With the support of Nokia, we not only become the most advanced IXP in the South Europe region, but our work together also aligns with our commitment to sustainability by reducing power consumption compared to traditional solutions.”