20 April 2026

NTT DATA reaches 400Gbps peering milestone at the Johannesburg Internet Exchange 

• NTT DATA becomes the first network operator in Africa to establish active 400Gbps peering at the Johannesburg Internet Exchange
• The milestone strengthens South Africa’s position as a mature and globally competitive Internet exchange market
• The investment enhances network performance, resilience and scalability for enterprises, cloud providers and consumers

JOHANNESBURG, April 20, 2026 — NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced it has become the first network operator in Africa to establish active 400 Gbps peering at the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX).

Africa remains one of the fastest-growing digital markets globally, driven by increasing Internet penetration, expanding submarine cable capacity and the rapid adoption of digital services. In this context, continued investment in high-performance exchange infrastructure is essential to support economic growth, innovation and digital inclusion on the continent.

This milestone marks a significant advancement in both NTT DATA’s network capability and the broader evolution of Africa’s Internet peering ecosystem. It signals that South Africa’s Internet exchange environment is operating at a level comparable to leading global markets, supporting the growing demand for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

JINX, established in 1996 as Africa’s first Internet exchange point, remains a cornerstone of the region’s digital infrastructure, with a presence across multiple data centres in Johannesburg. JINX is operated by the Internet Exchange Point of South Africa (INX‑ZA), a division of the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA). As a broadband network aggregator and the operator of the NTT DATA Broadband Network (AS20011), NTT DATA plays a critical role in connecting access networks, content providers and enterprise platforms.

“Africa’s Internet traffic is growing rapidly and the demand for scalable, resilient and low-latency connectivity continues to increase,” said JC Burger, Director of Infrastructure Engineering and Operations at NTT DATA in South Africa. “Establishing 400Gbps peering at JINX is a strategic investment that strengthens our ability to deliver high-performance connectivity while supporting the long-term growth of Africa’s digital economy.”

For local businesses, the upgrade delivers tangible benefits, including improved performance during peak demand periods, greater capacity to support sustained traffic growth and enhanced reliability across digital services.

This announcement reinforces South Africa’s readiness for hyperscale peering and highlights NTT DATA’s commitment to building future-ready, carrier-grade infrastructure. By investing in scalable network capabilities, the company is supporting a more resilient, high performance Internet ecosystem and advancing digital transformation across Africa.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. 

About INX-ZA / JINX

INX-ZA is the Internet Exchange Point division of the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) of South Africa. INX-ZA operates South Africa's major neutral Internet exchange points, including JINX (Johannesburg), CINX (Cape Town), DINX (Durban), and NMBINX (Nelson Mandela Bay). JINX, established in 1996, is the oldest Internet exchange point in Africa and operates with a record of 100% uptime. In partnership with Nokia, INX-ZA became the first IXP in Africa to offer 400GE ports to its peering community.

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