e& and DE-CIX have entered into a strategic partnership to create an Internet corridor between the UAE and India. The collaboration will combine e&’s extensive international connectivity infrastructure with DE-CIX’s industry-leading Internet exchange services to deliver seamless, high-speed internet services across the Middle East and India.
This partnership aims to foster greater digital innovation by improving the user experience and driving the growth of Internet traffic in both regions. The collaboration leverages DE-CIX India’s world-class interconnection services, enhancing e&’s SmartHub Internet Exchange in the UAE and providing faster, more reliable connectivity for customers.
Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer at e&, emphasized that this partnership represents a significant step in building a more interconnected digital ecosystem, benefiting businesses and individuals across various industries. The goal is to provide seamless connectivity and enrich the digital experience for customers in both the Middle East and India.
Sundhir Kunder, Chief Business Officer at DE-CIX India, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting that DE-CIX’s unique solution over e&’s low-latency network in Mumbai will simplify international customer onboarding, reducing costs and time to provision while providing greater control and reach. This partnership is expected to accelerate digital transformation and drive customer satisfaction in the region.
