MC Digital Realty and JPIX Expand Collaboration for Seamless IX Connectivity

Expansion of Collaboration Between MC Digital Realty and JPIX

On May 8, 2025, companies MC Digital Realty and JPIX announced an expansion of their partnership, aimed at providing seamless interconnections through MC Digital Realty's orchestration platform, ServiceFabric®. This integration allows customers to access various JPIX services effortlessly within the ServiceFabric® portal.

Previously, MC Digital Realty customers were limited to connecting to JPIX's physical interconnection points located at NRT Campus in Inzai, Chiba, and KIX Campus in Ibaraki and Minoh, Osaka. With this expanded collaboration, customers can now enjoy a more integrated experience with JPIX's services simply by modifying settings within the ServiceFabric® portal. Furthermore, users located in over 300 data centers across 50 cities in more than 25 countries can take advantage of JPIX’s services, which represent Japan’s largest and first commercial Internet exchange, promoting improved connectivity among ISPs, CATV providers, content creators, and various domestic enterprises.

MC Digital Realty is committed to enhancing business growth and innovation for its clients through data utilization, while reinforcing interoperability with various cloud and telecom service providers and expanding its ecosystem. ServiceFabric®, which operates on the globally recognized PlatformDIGITAL®, connects customers to over 600 data centers worldwide and more than 280 cloud on-ramps. This service offers unified management and integration of complex workflows, hybrid IT infrastructures, and AI workloads.

JPIX, which launched its IX services in November 1997 as Japan’s first commercial Internet exchange, has established a strong position in the market by serving a wide range of ISP and CATV providers as well as content companies. With its neutral operations, JPIX plays a crucial role in Japan's internet landscape, continually adapting to increasing traffic demands by providing stable network services as a Virtual Network Enabler (VNE). Recently, they’ve also introduced Data Center Interconnection (DCI) services, leveraging their IX networks to further accommodate customer needs.

The strengthened partnership between MC Digital Realty and JPIX is set to provide enhanced connectivity solutions to both domestic and international clients. By establishing a conducive environment for business and data interactions, they aim to support the global expansion of their client's operations.

Comments from the Leaders

MC Digital Realty's President, Takashi Hatakeyama, expressed excitement about the enhanced collaboration, stating, “We have previously worked together with JPIX on physical connection points. With this expanded partnership, we are thrilled to offer JPIX’s services more conveniently to our customers through our ServiceFabric®. We plan to continue leveraging collaborations with various partner companies to strengthen connectivity and expand ecosystems, facilitating innovation through data and technology for our customers both domestically and internationally.”

JPIX's President, Akihiro Tsuruzaki, added, “We have collaborated with MC Digital Realty to provide a high-quality connection environment in our data center platform. This expanded alliance will contribute to establishing a more user-friendly digital infrastructure, considering the societal infrastructure of the internet and providing support for diverse data utilization. Through this, we hope to solve social challenges using the power of digital technology.”

About MC Digital Realty

Established in September 2017 as a joint venture equally owned by Mitsubishi Corporation and U.S.-based Digital Realty, MC Digital Realty focuses on a wide range of data center services including colocation and interconnection solutions in Japan. Utilizing Mitsubishi Corporation’s expertise in real estate and infrastructure investments, along with Digital Realty’s robust PlatformDIGITAL® data center framework, they strive to offer high-quality IT infrastructure that facilitates business growth, innovation, and societal advancement. For more information, visit MC Digital Realty's website.

About JPIX

JPIX was formed in January 2023 through the merger of Japan Internet Exchange Corporation and Japan Network Enabler Corporation. The company offers a wide variety of VNE services, IX services, and related offerings throughout Japan. In response to increasing connectivity demands, JPIX continues to work diligently towards promoting more stable traffic exchanges and enhancing interconnection environments. Learn more about JPIX at JPIX's website.

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