DE-CIX (pronounced DEE-KICKS) is the world’s leading operator of Internet Exchanges, providing interconnection services across 60+ global locations. Founded in Frankfurt in 1995, DE-CIX celebrates 30 years of operation in 2025. Today, it connects thousands of networks from over 100 countries, offering peering, cloud, and other interconnection solutions. Accessible from 600+ cities, DE-CIX handles nearly 45 Exabytes of data annually in Frankfurt alone. With a diverse team of 250+ employees from 35+ nations, DE-CIX plays a critical role in shaping Internet standards and ensuring secure, reliable data exchange worldwide as a trusted operator of critical IT infrastructure.