DE-CIX has announced it is offering its interconnection and cloud services at the SINES DC campus.

Developed by Start Campus, SINES DC is a 1.2 GW data centre campus located in Sines, Portugal. DE-CIX’s new Point of Presence (PoP) at the facility marks its expansion in the country, with the extension of its platform in Lisbon to Sines set to support digitalisation for local companies.

SINES DC’s first building, SIN01, is now ready to channel IX traffic.

“We are excited to announce that DE-CIX is now ready for service at the SINES DC,” said Theresa Bobis, Regional Director Southern Europe at DE-CIX.

“Sines is poised to become a crucial hub for multiple subsea systems interconnecting and serving Southern Europe, with enhanced reach to Africa and other European markets, including North and South America. Expanding our Southern European footprint to Sines enhances connectivity for Portugal and beyond.”

“Welcoming DE-CIX to our SINES DC is a significant milestone and testimony of the growing importance of Sines as a connectivity hub. It highlights that the centre of gravity of data is moving further south in Europe,” added Robert Dunn, CEO at Start Campus.

“Now customers will be able to have access to the world’s leading neutral Internet Exchange operator and largest interconnection ecosystem at our premises, ensuring local traffic remains local and global data is routed more efficiently. This partnership exemplifies our mission of fostering a high density, robust digital ecosystem both within and around our data centre.”

In May 2024, DE-CIX celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Portuguese exchange, DE-CIX Lisbon. DE-CIX currently provides its interconnection services in 55 locations across Europe, Africa, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.