Microsoft partners with DE‑CIX to launch Azure ExpressRoute Metro, providing georedundant, low‑latency connectivity for AI workloads across North America, Europe and Asia.
Microsoft and DE‑CIX have teamed up to roll out Azure ExpressRoute Metro in five major cities, delivering georedundant, low‑latency connections designed to accelerate AI workloads across North America, Europe and Asia.
What is Azure ExpressRoute Metro?
Azure ExpressRoute Metro extends Microsoft’s private network fabric directly into DE‑CIX’s carrier‑neutral exchange points, allowing customers to bypass the public internet for a more predictable and secure data path.
Cities Covered by the Launch
- New York, USA
- London, United Kingdom
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Tokyo, Japan
- Singapore
Each location benefits from redundant fiber routes and local peering, which reduces latency for AI inference and training tasks that rely on rapid data movement.
Benefits for Enterprise and AI Users
Enterprises can now connect their on‑premises infrastructure to Azure with sub‑millisecond round‑trip times, improving the performance of large language models, computer‑vision pipelines, and real‑time analytics.
The georedundant design also ensures continuity of service in the event of a fiber cut or regional outage, a critical factor for mission‑critical AI deployments.
Future Expansion Plans
Microsoft and DE‑CIX have indicated that additional cities will be added as demand grows, with a focus on emerging AI hubs in South America and the Middle East.
The partnership underscores Microsoft’s strategy to deepen its global network footprint while leveraging DE‑CIX’s expertise in carrier‑neutral interconnection.
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