
Interxion powers the cloud and internet exchanges that are the backbone of modern digital infrastructure. With over 750,000 square feet of data center space across 48 data centers in 11 countries, Interxion has a significant presence in Europe.
Interxion's data centers are strategically located to provide low-latency connectivity to major cloud and internet exchanges. This allows businesses to quickly and easily access the cloud services and online platforms they need.
Interxion's cloud exchange platform, Cloud Exchange Connect, enables businesses to connect directly to multiple cloud providers from a single location. This reduces complexity and costs associated with cloud adoption.
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Interxion Services
Interxion works with many carriers, network providers and Internet Service Providers as well as 20 Internet exchanges, neutral Ethernet exchanges, CDN’s and over 500 carriers.
Interxion customers can easily interconnect data centres to any of these parties via a simple cross connect using the Ethernet platform within Interxion data centres.
In fact, Interxion has a significant presence in Madrid, with over 90 carriers connected to its campus there, thanks to a new contract deployment from global Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider Voxility in November 2019.
Financial Services
Interxion has created financial hubs across key European financial markets, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dublin and Stockholm.
These hubs are highly interactive and extensive communities of capital market participants, including a range of algorithmic and high-frequency traders, brokers, hedge funds, exchanges, multilateral trading facilities, market data providers and clearing houses.
Interxion's financial hubs are accessible via a wide range of carriers and high bandwidth fibre connectivity providers.
Carriers and Providers
Interxion works with many carriers, network providers, and Internet Service Providers, as well as 20 Internet exchanges, neutral Ethernet exchanges, CDN’s, and over 500 carriers.
Existing customers can easily interconnect data centres to these parties via a simple cross connect using the Ethernet platform within Interxion data centres.
In fact, Interxion hosts over 400 carriers across its European footprint, with direct access to the backbone infrastructure and PoP’s.
These carriers are present at Interxion’s data centres to interconnect to other carriers and to use the customer communities within the data centres.
Interxion has a significant presence in Madrid, with a campus that reaches more than 90 carriers, thanks to a new contract deployment from global Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider Voxility in November 2019.
Interxion Operations
Interxion's core offering is carrier-neutral co-location, which includes provision of space, power and a secure environment in which to house customers’ computing, network, storage and IT infrastructure.
Interxion's data centres act as content and connectivity hubs that facilitate the processing, storage, sharing and distribution of data, content, applications and media among carriers and customers.
Interxion enables approximately 1,500 customers to house their equipment and connect to a broad range of telecommunications carriers, ISPs and other customers.
Interxion's customer base is in high-growth market segments, including financial services, cloud and managed services providers, digital media and carriers.
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Operations
Interxion's core offering is carrier-neutral co-location, which includes provision of space, power, and a secure environment in which to house customers' computing, network, storage, and IT infrastructure.
The company provides a number of additional services, including systems monitoring, systems management, engineering support services, data back-up, and storage.
Interxion enables approximately 1,500 customers to house their equipment and connect to a broad range of telecommunications carriers, ISPs, and other customers within its data centres.
Data centres act as content and connectivity hubs that facilitate the processing, storage, sharing, and distribution of data, content, applications, and media among carriers and customers.
Interxion's customer base is in high-growth market segments, including financial services, cloud and managed services providers, digital media, and carriers.
Carriers
Interxion hosts a wide range of carriers, with over 400 present across its European footprint.
These carriers have direct access to the backbone infrastructure and PoP’s, allowing them to interconnect with other carriers and use the customer communities within the data centres.
Interxion works with both global Tier 1 and regional Tier 2 networks, providing them with the necessary infrastructure to operate effectively.
In addition to these large-scale networks, Interxion also hosts national Tier 3 networks, catering to the needs of local carriers and businesses.
Interxion's data centres are equipped with a simple cross connect using the Ethernet platform, allowing customers to easily interconnect with any of the 20 Internet exchanges, neutral Ethernet exchanges, CDN’s, and over 500 carriers.
This infrastructure enables Interxion customers to reach a vast number of carriers, including those with a presence in Interxion's Madrid campus, which alone has connections to over 90 carriers.
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Digital Realty Announces $8.4B Merger
Digital Realty has entered into a definitive agreement to combine its business with Interxion, a European data centre provider, in a deal worth $8.4 billion.

The transaction values Interxion at approximately $93.48 per ordinary share. This strategic move will create a leading global provider of data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions.
The combined company will be uniquely positioned to meet the growing global demand from cloud platforms, service providers and enterprises seeking colocation, hybrid cloud and hyperscale data centre solutions.
This strategic and complementary transaction builds upon Digital Realty's established foundation of serving market demand for colocation, scale and hyperscale requirements in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
The combination will create a pan-European data centre presence, offering services with low-latency access to approximately 70% of the GDP in Europe.
Interxion has a pipeline of data centre development projects currently under construction, with over $400 million invested to date and a total expected investment of approximately $1 billion.
A. William Stein will serve as CEO of the combined company, while David Ruberg will serve as the chief executive of the combined company's Europe, Middle East & Africa business, branded as "Interxion, a Digital Realty company".
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Interxion Communities
Interxion focuses its efforts on attracting customers in well-defined sectors of industry.
Interxion houses 18 Internet exchanges in Europe, serving as a major point on the Internet where networks interconnect.
Interxion is a supporter of public Internet exchanges and was an active participant in the creation of Euro-IX.
Communities of Interest
Interxion focuses its efforts on attracting customers in well-defined sectors of industry.
Interxion is a member of various organizations that demonstrate its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Interxion has a membership in the RIPE organization, which is a clear indication of its involvement in the internet infrastructure community.
Interxion is also a member of Euro-IX, a group that promotes the development of the European internet exchange market.
Interxion's membership in the Irish Internet Association showcases its connection to the local technology community.
Interxion is a Contributor Member of The Green Grid, a leading organization that promotes sustainability and efficiency in the data center industry.
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Interxion is also a member of The Green Grid's Advisory Council, which further highlights its commitment to sustainability.
Interxion is a member of the Uptime Institute, a globally recognized organization that sets standards for data center reliability and efficiency.
Here are some of the organizations Interxion is a member of:
- RIPE
- Euro-IX
- Irish Internet Association
- The Green Grid – Contributor Member
- The Green Grid – Advisory Council
- The Uptime Institute
Internet Exchanges
Internet exchanges are the major points on the Internet where networks interconnect.
They serve as an exchange point for the Internet traffic via bi-lateral, settlement-free peering agreements. Interxion houses 18 such Internet exchanges in Europe.
Interxion is a supporter of public Internet exchanges and was an active participant in the creation of Euro-IX.
Interxion Infrastructure
Interxion's data centers are strategically located in major European markets, with over 50 data centers across 11 countries.
These data centers are designed to provide high levels of security, with features such as 24/7 on-site security personnel and biometric access controls.
Interxion's data centers are also equipped with high levels of power and cooling redundancy, ensuring that they can maintain high levels of uptime even in the event of a power failure.
Cloud
Interxion has created cloud hubs across its European footprint, creating an optimum environment for cost-effective development, launch and management of cloud-based services.
These cloud hubs enable fast, easy interconnection with one of Europe's largest and fastest-growing community of cloud operators.
Interxion connects to more than 400 individual carriers and ISPs, which is part of the carrier-neutral data centre concept.
This extensive connectivity allows for seamless communication with various cloud operators and service providers.
Energy Efficiency
Interxion has joined the Green Grid association and has committed to investigating efficiency opportunities. They've become a Contributor Member and part of the Advisory Council.
By continuously monitoring and measuring their environments, Interxion can identify opportunities to improve efficiency. This helps them make data-driven decisions to reduce their energy consumption.
Free cooling as standard is one of the efficiency opportunities Interxion is exploring. This means they're using natural cooling methods whenever possible to reduce their reliance on air conditioning.
Ground water cooling is another innovative approach Interxion is using to improve efficiency. By harnessing the cooling properties of groundwater, they can reduce their energy consumption and lower their environmental impact.
Interxion's flexible design provides a scalable infrastructure model that allows them to adapt to changing needs. This flexibility enables them to make the most of their resources and minimize waste.
Waste heat re-use is a clever efficiency strategy Interxion is implementing. By reusing waste heat, they can reduce their energy consumption and lower their environmental footprint.
Industry Standards & Accreditations
Interxion has a robust approach to business continuity management, being certified with BS 25999, the world's first business continuity management standard.
This standard is designed to minimize the risks of disruptions that can impact a business, protecting staff, preserving reputations, and providing the ability to keep trading.
Interxion's European Customer Service Centre team has been trained in ITIL v3, the latest ITIL standard.
The company's BCM system has been integrated with its existing Information Security Management System, ISO 27001:2005.
This internationally recognized certification assesses levels of risk across an entire company's data centre network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new name for interxion?
Interxion is now known as Interxion: A Digital Realty Company, following its acquisition by Digital Realty in 2020. This name change reflects Digital Realty's continued operation of Interxion's European business.
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