NJFX and EXA Infrastructure forge strategic partnership to bolster transatlantic connectivity

This collaboration marks a significant step in bolstering global network connectivity with EXA establishing a new Point of Presence (PoP) at NJFX's facility.

NJFX and EXA Infrastructure forge strategic partnership to bolster transatlantic connectivity

Key takeaways

  • EXA Infrastructure and NJFX have formed a strategic partnership, with EXA establishing a new Point of Presence (PoP) at NJFX’s facility in Wall, New Jersey
  • EXA operates a 142,000-kilometer fiber network spanning 34 countries and connecting 300 cities
  • EXA also announced a partnership with Bulk for the Havfrue cable system, giving direct connectivity to the Nordics
  • NJFX accommodates 35 international and domestic operators, with major cloud and network backbones connecting to transatlantic cables
  • Announced in Wall Township, NJ and London, UK on 21 January 2024

A new EXA PoP at NJFX

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ & LONDON, UK, 21 JANUARY 2024 EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, today has announced a strategic partnership with NJFX, a leader in carrier-neutral colocation and subsea infrastructure. This collaboration marks a significant step in bolstering global network connectivity with EXA establishing a new Point of Presence (PoP) at NJFX's facility.

EXA Infrastructure, a London-based I Squared Capital portfolio company, operates a vast 142,000-kilometer fiber network spanning 34 countries and connecting 300 cities. With 13 Tier 3-equivalent data centers and several strategic sub-sea routes, including a low-latency transatlantic link, EXA's network is a cornerstone of this partnership.

Havfrue partnership with Bulk

As part of this strategic presence at NJFX, EXA announced a partnership with Bulk for the Havfrue cable system. EXA will integrate Havfrue with their pan-European backbone network to provide direct connectivity to the Nordics avoiding major conventional transatlantic traffic passages.

What the executives said

EXA Infrastructure, VP Network Investments, Steve Roberts said: “As we embark on this strategic partnership with NJFX, we're not just connecting infrastructure; we're forging a pathway for our customers to traverse the digital landscape faster and more efficiently than ever before. We are excited to be partnering with NJFX and this collaboration amplifies opportunities for our customers to access Europe with unprecedented speed on the EXA network. We are committed to providing cutting-edge solutions in today’s digital era that is defined by connectivity.”

NJFX is distinguished for its unique strategy in linking carrier-grade networks beyond major U.S. cities, accommodating 35 international and domestic operators and growing. The NJFX campus is also where the major cloud and network operators have their global backbones physically connecting to transatlantic cables to Europe and South America. The alliance with EXA amplifies NJFX's dedication to offering customers unmatched options in network connectivity.

Felix Seda, General Manager at NJFX, said: "We are proud to have EXA Infrastructure as part of our growing ecosystem integrating their expansive network with our robust connectivity infrastructure. By establishing a presence at the NJFX colocation campus, EXA customers are now able to leverage low latency routes to major connectivity hubs avoiding legacy chokepoints.”

This alliance represents a significant milestone in the telecommunications industry, offering existing and prospective customers enhanced network options. With an emphasis on diversity, capacity, and growth scalability, NJFX and EXA Infrastructure are committed to driving forward the future of global connectivity.

About NJFX

Located in Wall, New Jersey, NJFX is the innovative leader in carrier-neutral colocation and subsea infrastructure, setting a new standard for interconnecting carrier-grade networks outside any major U.S. city. Our campus hosts over 35 global and U.S. operators, including multinational banks that rely on us for their "never down" network strategies. The NJFX campus is also where the major cloud operators have their global backbones physically connecting to transatlantic cables to Europe and South America. NJFX customers requiring transparency and true diversity can interconnect at a layer one level with their preferred network connectivity partners. For more information, visit NJFX.net

About EXA Infrastructure

Headquartered in London, EXA Infrastructure is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital and the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America and owns 142,000 kilometres of fibre network across 34 countries. EXA’s network connects 300 cities and offers 13 Tier 3-equivalent data centres, with sub-sea routes that include five transatlantic cables, one the lowest latency link between Europe and North America. For more information, see exainfra.net

Frequently asked questions

Who is EXA Infrastructure?

We own and operate 180,000 route km of fibre and duct across 31 countries, with nine transatlantic cable systems connecting Europe and North America. Backed by I Squared Capital, and run as a pure-play infrastructure company, independent of any hyperscaler or cloud.

What does EXA Infrastructure sell?

Dark Fibre, Spectrum, Wavelengths and Ethernet on routes we own, a Managed Fibre Network (MFN) where we run the network on your behalf, colocation at cable landing stations and amplifier sites, and technical services from design and build to full network outsourcing.

Where does the network reach?

Across Europe and the Atlantic: terrestrial routes from the Nordics to the Mediterranean and the Balkans, nine transatlantic systems into North America, and corridors extending east toward the Caucasus.

Who does EXA Infrastructure serve?

Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and content platforms, carriers and service providers, financial markets, and governments and critical infrastructure operators: organisations that want the physical layer on their own terms.

How do you buy from EXA Infrastructure?

Long-term IRUs to hold capacity outright, flexible leases without the long commitment, or fully managed services. The model is yours to pick; the network is the same either way.

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