Italian submarine cable's initial Point of Presence (PoP) to be launched by Issalink, courtesy of MIX

Italian submarine cable's initial Point of Presence (PoP) to be launched by Issalink, courtesy of MIX

The cityo, Italy, has become a significant stop on the IONIAN submarine cable route, following the activation of a Point of Presence (PoP) at the MIX Carrier Hotel. This strategic move by Islalink, an independent fiber optic infrastructure provider based in Madrid, Spain, marks a crucial step in enhancing high-speed international connectivity.

The IONIAN submarine cable, which reaches Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece, through an advanced data transmission system, now extends its reach into mainland Italy. This new high-performance fiber route connects numerous networks, not just those in Italy and Greece, but across broader European networks.

Esther Garces, CEO of Islalink, considers MIX as a vital partner for the IONIAN project. She expresses confidence that the IONIAN project will bring variety and quality to the service for networks interconnecting between Italy and Greece and beyond. Alessandro Talotta, CEO of MIX, shares this sentiment, declaring that the termination of the submarine system IONIAN in MIX's Carrier Hotel confirms the role of MIX as the main Internet interconnection point in Italy.

By having a PoP at MIX, Islalink ensures low-latency, high-speed interconnection with multiple networks and data centers. This setup supports seamless data flow from the submarine cable landing station to inland networks, facilitating better internet performance, increased bandwidth availability, and improved resilience for Italy’s digital infrastructure.

The PoP is located in the private area of MIX, a space with the highest concentration of networks in Italy. MIX's strong experience in colocation and service provision gives Islalink confidence in tackling the IONIAN project. The activation of this PoP at MIX is a strategic move to offer services to the market, providing significant value to MIX's clients and partners.

The activation of the IONIAN submarine cable PoP brings a great opportunity for development for both Italy and Greece. The IONIAN cable route is completely diversified compared to existing ones, providing a secure and robust connection. This diversification is expected to bring increased reliability and resilience to the digital infrastructure of both countries.

In summary, the mainland PoP at MIX integrates the IONIAN submarine cable into Italy's national and European internet ecosystems, maximizing its value as a strategic infrastructure asset for high-speed international connectivity. The IONIAN project is poised to significantly improve the digital landscape in Italy and beyond, offering low-latency, high-speed interconnection and increased bandwidth availability for networks across Europe.

The new high-performance fiber route, enabled by the PoP at MIX, extends the IONIAN submarine cable to mainland Italy, connecting numerous European networks with technology-driven data-and-cloud-computing capabilities. Esther Garces, CEO of Islalink, affirms that the PoP at MIX will bring variety and quality to services for networks interconnecting between Italy and Greece, aligning with the nature of enhancing international connectivity.

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