Oslo, Norway - June 21, 2023 - Smartoptics, a leading provider of optical
networking solutions, today announced that AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange),
one of the largest hubs for internet traffic in the world, has chosen
Smartoptics for cost-efficient data center interconnection (DCI). The solution
is based on an open line system and is future-proof and scalable.

With almost 900 connected networks and about 11.6 terabits per-second peak
traffic, AMS-IX is one of the largest internet exchanges in the world. The
company is based in Amsterdam with 17 hubs across the globe.

AMS-IX first used Smartoptics in their Chicago hub, where the AMS-IX team
successfully upgraded the capacity of the exchange with Smartoptics equipment,
enabling the internet exchange in Chicago to grow in the future. After this
upgrade project in Chicago, AMS-IX turned to Smartoptics for help with
interconnecting one of its 16 Amsterdam data centers with its core network at
Amsterdam Science Park. The DCP-M open line system was deployed with the DCP-404
muxponder and 400ZR+ optics for a cost-efficient and easy-to-use solution as the
transceivers can be plugged directly into the routers.

"We are very pleased with both the technical and the commercial support we
received from Smartoptics. Deployment was plug-and-play and the network elements
are easy to use with handy automation features. The solution met our performance
expectations, helping both increase and scale capacity. One thing that really
stood out was the very good delivery time. This was a pleasant surprise given
current industry conditions. We are confident that the solution will meet the
growing bandwidth needs of AMS-IX and our customers both now and in the future,"
says Ruben van den Brink, CTO of AMS-IX.

Smartoptics and AMS-IX have developed a strong relationship over the course of
successful deployments. AMS-IX intends to move forward with Smartoptics for
another upgrade project in the near future.

"At Smartoptics, not only do we develop cutting-edge products but also focus on
things that ensure customer success and satisfaction. Our very high customer
satisfaction rating of 82 NPS is a testament to this. We go the extra mile to
keep our lead times as short as possible and provide 24/7 direct access to
expert support. Several of the most renowned internet exchanges across the globe
have chosen Smartoptics, and we are pleased to welcome AMS-IX as the latest
addition. The Dutch heavyweight is well known for its excellent capacity,
innovation and high level of service," says Magnus Grenfeldt, CEO, Smartoptics.

For more information please contact:
Magnus Grenfeldt
CEO
Smartoptics
+46 73-366 88 77
E-mail: magnus.grenfeldt@smartoptics.com

About Smartoptics
Smartoptics provides innovative optical networking solutions and devices for the
new era of open networking. Our customer base includes thousands of enterprises,
governments, cloud providers, Internet exchanges as well as cable and telecom
operators. We have an open networking approach in everything we do which allows
our customers to break unwanted vendor lock-in, remain flexible and minimize
costs. Our solutions are used in metro and regional network applications that
increasingly rely on data center services and specifications. Smartoptics is a
Scandinavian company founded in 2006. We partner with leading technology and
network solution providers such as Brocade, Cisco and Dell and have a global
reach through more than 100 business partners.
For additional information about Smartoptics, please visit
https://www.smartoptics.com/

About AMS-IX
AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) is a neutral member-based association that
operates multiple interconnection platforms around the world. Our leading
platform in Amsterdam has been playing a crucial role at the core of the
internet for almost 30 years and is one of the largest hubs for internet traffic
in the world with over 11 Terabits per second (Tbps) of peak traffic. Connecting
to AMS-IX ensures customers such as internet service providers, telecom
companies and cloud providers that their global IP traffic is routed in an
efficient, fast, secure, stable and cost-effective way. This allows them to
offer low latency and engaging online experiences for end-users. AMS-IX
interconnects more than 1000 IP-networks in the world. AMS-IX also manages the
world's first mobile peering points: the Global Roaming Exchange (GRX), the
Mobile Data Exchange (MDX) and the Internetwork Packet Exchange (I-IPX)
interconnection points.

AMS-IX
Public Relations
Tel: +31 6 14 60 39 27
Email: pr@ams-ix.net