DE CIX is expanding its presence in the Nordic region with the launch of a new Internet and Cloud Exchange in Stockholm, Sweden. The expansion adds to the company’s existing infrastructure in the region, providing additional interconnection options for enterprises, network operators, and cloud service providers.
DE CIX began operations in the Nordics in 2023 through exchanges in Denmark, Norway, and Finland, and is now extending its services to Sweden. The Stockholm exchange is scheduled to launch in September 2026 and is currently open for orders.
Designed to support emerging digital requirements, the Stockholm exchange aims to provide infrastructure for data-intensive workloads and cloud-based AI applications. It should enable high-performance, low-latency connections between networks and data platforms, supporting requirements around resilience, scalability, and digital sovereignty.
Local access to Internet peering and cloud interconnection services will aim to allow customers to improve application performance and support hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The architecture will also provide direct connectivity to international networks.
Operated by DE CIX International GmbH, the new Internet Exchange will connect with DE CIX’s wider Nordic and global interconnection ecosystems, enabling connectivity with digital hubs across Europe and other regions. The exchange will operate across multiple data centres in the Stockholm metropolitan area.
Stockholm is a digital infrastructure hub in the Nordic region, with more than 30 data centres and a role in regional Internet traffic. The city’s established colocation market and network provider ecosystem contribute to its position as a connectivity location. The expansion will provide additional links between the Nordics, continental Europe, the UK, and global networks.
Globally, DE CIX operates a neutral interconnection ecosystem across five continents and more than 60 locations, connecting over 4,000 networks. The expansion into Stockholm forms part of the company’s broader strategy to develop Internet Exchanges capable of supporting AI-related workloads while maintaining regional connectivity and integration with global networks.
