Nokia has been selected by INX-ZA , the Internet Exchange Point division of the Internet Service Provider Association ISPA, to modernize its exchange infrastructure. 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.
Internet exchanges are a critical component of the digital ecosystem, enabling data to be exchanged locally and reducing dependency on expensive international bandwidth. Yet many IXPs across Africa still operate on aging platforms that lack scalability and efficiency. INX-ZA's shift to Nokia's solution addresses these limitations head-on, opening the door to more energy-efficient, scalable and high-density infrastructure that can evolve alongside the region's digital ambitions.
"Upgrading to Nokia's 400GE-ready infrastructure isn't just about adding capacity - it's about reimagining how South Africa connects. With this modern, energy-efficient platform, INX-ZA can deliver faster, more reliable, and more sustainable interconnection services while maintaining the uptime and performance our community has come to expect of us. Nokia's technology gives us the scale and capability to keep our exchanges at the forefront of global standards and power the country's digital economy for the future.
