2022-03-09 09:00Press release

Digita welcomes Netnod IX to the Pasila Data Center

The Netnod IX is available in 7 locations across the NordicsThe Netnod IX is available in 7 locations across the Nordics

 

Stockholm, 9 March 2022 - Netnod, the leading provider of Internet exchange (IX) services in the Nordic countries, is expanding into Finland. Starting March 8, all networks at Digita’s Pasila telecommunications center will be able to access the Netnod Internet Exchange (IX). The new IX will be of great benefit to the Internet in Finland ensuring greater security, resilience, and performance for local networks.

 

Netnod’s IX platform is the largest in the Nordics with over 200 networks exchanging traffic across seven key locations. This enables networks to exchange traffic with the networks that matter the most for their business. This includes ISPs, CDNs, mobile operators and a range of enterprise networks from sectors such as cybersecurity, gaming and finance.

“In response to discussions with both local and international networks, we saw a clear demand for a Netnod IX in Helsinki,” said Christian Lindholm, Head of Sales, Marketing and Product, Netnod. “By improving Internet traffic exchange in Helsinki, Netnod IX Helsinki will support the local Internet community and increase peering opportunities both in Finland and beyond. We are excited to be working with the Digita team on pushing forward interconnection services in Finland and throughout the Nordics.” 

 

“We are pleased to have the Netnod IX connected to Digita’s Pasila Data Center. With its excellent connections, our data center offers low response times required by digital services. Our customers benefit from our data center’s location, at a central telecommunications hub and our customer-oriented, reliable and agile mode of operation,” explains COO Markus Ala-Hautala.

 

Pasila is home to multiple Internet Exchanges enabling networks to exchange local traffic and to access the connection services of the most important international operators.  Digita’s data center services meet the security and availability requirements of even the most demanding customers. The data center’s power supply and cooling are backed up by multiple redundancies. The energy efficiency of the data center, which is connected to the City of Helsinki’s district cooling network, is first-rate. All energy consumed by Digita is green energy produced through wind power in the Nordic countries. 

 

Digita has invested heavily in its data center operations by building new facilities at Pasila’s telecommunications cluster. The facilities are set to be completed in early 2023.

 

Media contacts

 

Netnod

Christian Lindholm
Head of Sales, Marketing and Product
Tel: +46 70 164 95 46 Email:
christian@netnod.se 

 

Digita
Minna Flink
Director, Marketing and Communications
Tel: +358 40 742 8849, Email: minna.flink(a)digita.fi 

 

 

 

About Digita

 

Digita is a provider of digital infrastructure and services and is Finland’s largest independent owner of telecommunication masts. The company owns and operates Finland’s leading terrestrial network for nationwide TV and radio transmissions, is a pay-TV operator on the terrestrial television network and develops broadcasting services for the future. Digita’s telecommunications services include private networks, indoor coverage solutions, management services for rooftop telecommunications installations, IoT and data centre services. Digita provides services to media companies, consumers, mobile operators, industry, infrastructure companies and property owners. Digita employs 200 experts across Finland. www.digita.fi

 

 



About Netnod

Netnod provides critical infrastructure support ranging from interconnection services and Internet Exchanges to time services, DNS services and root server operations. With a worldwide reputation for its services and the expertise of its staff, Netnod ensures a stable and secure Internet for the Nordics and beyond. Established in 1996 as a neutral and independent Internet infrastructure organisation, Netnod is fully owned by the non-profit foundation TU-stiftelsen (Stiftelsen för Telematikens utveckling). More information is available at: www.netnod.se


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Marketing Manager
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Christian Lindholm
Head of Sales and Marketing / Product Manager
Christian Lindholm