DE-CIX, one of the largest Internet Exchange (IX) operators in the world, has formed a strategic channel partnership with Capcon Networks, a leader in carrier-agnostic connectivity, in the United States. This partnership establishes Capcon as the optimal reseller to serve the rural telecommunications market across the nation, given its ability to operate in multiple geographies.
The partnership between DE-CIX and Capcon Networks paves the way for the creation of Connect-IX, a targeted transport-to-peering product. This revolutionary product enables rural networks to extend their operations and improve the consumer experience. Connect-IX facilitates connectivity and increases efficiency in rural areas by facilitating direct traffic exchange between rural network operators, content providers, CDNs, and hundreds of networks via a single transport connection.
The CEO of Capcon Networks, Offir Schwartz, was enthusiastic about the partnership, citing the company’s extensive expertise in optimizing bandwidth and providing capacity and connectivity to rural network operators. Connect-IX is a tangible solution that brings carrier-class reliability and functionality to remote and rural networks, according to him. Schwartz added that Capcon Networks is ecstatic to play a key role in introducing this solution to the market.
Easy Access to DE-CIX US Exchanges
Through this partnership, Capcon Networks clients would obtain easy access to DE-CIX US exchanges, granting them connectivity solutions that are fully managed. Initially, the offering will concentrate on rural areas surrounding major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Phoenix.
Kendra Pignotti, Regional Director of Strategic Partners for North America at DE-CIX, was enthusiastic about the partnership with Capcon Networks and emphasized the company’s dedication to expanding its services beyond metropolitan areas. This partnership corresponds with DE-CIX’s ongoing efforts to better serve regions where their exchanges operate, ensuring that even remote regions can benefit from their solutions, as stated by Pignotti.
The strategic channel partnership between DE-CIX and Capcon Networks would be a significant step toward bridging the connectivity divide in rural U.S. telecommunications markets. Using Capcon’s expertise and DE-CIX’s extensive interconnection ecosystem, the collaboration seeks to improve connectivity options and accelerate digital transformation in remote areas.
