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WELCOME
In 1995, the world’s leading Internet Exchange was founded. From customers to partners to our employees – the story of DE-CIX is impossible
WITHOUT
YOU «
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THE STORY OF DE-CIX
WITHOUT
DE-CIX
The history of the Internet would have taken a different path. How did the interconnection of three ISPs in Frankfurt become the world’s leading Internet Exchange?
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PEOPLE BEHIND DE-CIX
WITHOUT
THE STAFF
The past 25 years of interconnection would have never been possible without our employees. Get to know them!
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VOICES OF THE INTERNET
WITHOUT
OUR PARTNERS
The Internet as we know it today would not exist. Find out how they are continuing to shape the Internet!
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PEAK MOMENTS
The development of DE-CIX is closely linked to the big milestones in Internet history. Find out how DE-CIX’ traffic increased – and how the Internet became what it is today.
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ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Welcome to
the show «
Thank you for joining the DE-CIX Virtual 25 Years Anniversary Show. It would not have been the same WITHOUT YOU!
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GALLERY
25 YEARS
IN PICTURES
From the previous home of DE-CIX in Frankfurt to the big anniversary party – discover the milestones of DE-CIX over the past 25 years!