INX-ZA , which forms part of the Internet Service Providers' Association - an industry body that represents most of South Africa's ISP community - will deploy 400GE gigabit Ethernet technology from Nokia to upgrade its peering infrastructure, enhancing service reach and performance.
Though INX-ZA is no longer the largest internet exchange point, or IXP, in the country - that title has been claimed by Teraco-owned NAPAfrica - it is the oldest and longest-running such facility.
"INX-ZA will deploy Nokia's high-performance IP routing portfolio to offer new 400GE and expanded 100GE services to its customers across the country. As a result, businesses and internet users can now experience faster, more resilient and future-ready internet connectivity in South Africa," said Nokia in a statement on Thursday.