Milan Internet Exchange (MIX-IT), the leading provider of Internet Exchange and Network Interconnection services in Italy, takes its first step in the international market with its installation at the Balkan Gate Thessaloniki. This strategic move, announced on December 10, 2024 during Salotto 2024 in Milan, marks the beginning of MIX-IT’s international development, across Italy’s borders.
The choice of Balkan Gate Thessaloniki, Lancom’s innovative data center in Northern Greece, as the first step in the global spread of MIX-IT, reflects the strategic importance of Thessaloniki as a portal of connectivity for the wider area of Balkans and Southeast Europe.
Through the services of MIX-IT and the advanced technology of Balkan Gate, businesses and organizations in the region will gain access to world-class connectivity solutions and high-reliability services. This collaboration strengthens the continuous effort of Lancom, for the promotion of Thessaloniki as a technological hub of connectivity, of international scope.
Mr. Giorgos Nolis CEO of Lancom, said, “This expansion is not just a business move, but an important station for building an innovative and sustainable ecosystem, which will enhance the economic and technological development of the region. The choice of the Balkan Gate by MIX-IT, as a new strategic point of its network, strengthens the position of Thessaloniki in the international markets, providing unique interconnection options throughout the wider region.
MIX-IT (Milan Internet eXchange) is one of the largest and most innovative Internet eXchange Point (IXP) in Italy and Europe. It was established with the aim of providing high-quality Internet eXchange services, allowing fast, reliable and secure data eXchange between telecommunications providers, content providers, businesses and organizations. Based in Milan and state-of-the-art technology, MIX-IT is a critical hub for optimizing online traffic, reducing latency and enhancing local and international connectivity.
Lancom is a leading IT service provider in Greece, based in Thessaloniki. It specializes in providing advanced cloud, data center and telecommunications solutions, serving businesses and organizations with high demands. With an emphasis on innovation, reliability and safety, Lancom has invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure, such as Balkan Gate Thessaloniki, making Northern Greece a technology hub
and connectivity for the wider region of the Balkans and Southeast Europe.
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