Nokia announced it has been selected by the Brazilian Network Information Center (NIC.br), the largest Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operator in the world, to increase the performance and reliability of Brazil’s internet infrastructure. Nokia’s IP routing solutions will support NIC.br’s mission of interconnecting the Brazilian internet ecosystem and enhancing its expansion and reliability. The network upgrade is a response to the massive internet data traffic growth in the country, which is expected to reach 218.5 million users and over 50 terabits per second (Tb/s) in the next five years.
This partnership aims to tackle the increasing demand for robust internet services and ensure Brazil remains on the cutting edge of digital connectivity. NIC.br oversees several initiatives, including the registration and maintenance of the .br domain and the operation of the Brazilian Internet Exchange (IX.br). IX.br connects over 3,500 Autonomous Systems (AS) and facilitates data traffic among internet service providers, content providers, hosting services, hyperscalers, and other network operators.
Under the agreement, Nokia will implement its cutting-edge IP routing technology to improve NIC.br’s network capacity, resiliency, and automation.
Nokia improves Brazil’s internet infrastructure
This will result in more advanced services for customers and support the escalating demand for more robust internet services across Brazil.
NIC.br will integrate Nokia’s 7250 Interconnect Router (IXR) and 7750 Service Router (SR), which support Ethernet VPN (EVPN) services and 400/800G interfaces. EVPN is a next-generation protocol designed to provide a unified architecture for carrier and business VPN services and network infrastructures, enhancing network efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Julio Sirota, Infrastructure Manager at NIC.br, commented: “Nokia is a trusted and strategic partner for us.
By upgrading our network infrastructure with Nokia’s routing platforms, we will be able to provide faster and more reliable internet connectivity for our customers and partners. This will also foster the development of new applications and services, benefiting the entire Brazilian society.”
Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks at Nokia, added: “Internet exchange giants like IX.br are critical in managing the relentless internet and data traffic growth. Nokia’s routing solutions are designed to handle the world’s most demanding traffic environments and enable the delivery of high-quality services.
We are delighted to work with NIC.br to help them scale, connect, and empower the Brazilian internet ecosystem.”
