In a move signaling its commitment to staying ahead of growing bandwidth demands, Japan’s premier Internet Exchange, Japan Internet Xing Co., Ltd. (JPIX), has selected XKL, LLC to upgrade its Internet Exchange (IX) network infrastructure with XKL’s advanced DWDM technology.

As global internet usage continues to increase, IX operators like JPIX are under pressure to deliver faster, more reliable connectivity. By choosing XKL’s 400G-capable DWDM technology, JPIX is preparing its backbone to handle future traffic growth, while also optimizing for network stability and scalability. As a leading IX in Japan, JPIX will continue to expand its network capacity to meet the evolving needs of businesses.

“In recent years, we have strongly felt the growing demand for connectivity from global AI hyperscalers. Our secure and flexible Layer 1 network serves as a critical foundation that positions JPIX as a highly reliable peering gateway across the Asia-Pacific region. In selecting new DWDM equipment, the most important factor for us was stability. XKL’s products have undergone rigorous testing and feature a clear structure with excellent operability and maintainability, which led us to determine that they are highly suitable for our network,” states Takejiro Takabayashi, IX Engineering Department, Deputy Director at JPIX. 

“Furthermore, through long-term testing with XKL, we had the valuable experience of having our equipment-related requests reflected quickly and flexibly. It’s rare in Japan to work directly with a vendor instead of through a distributor, so it was great to collaborate with an OEM who was eager to implement our direct feedback. In addition, XKL’s support system is exceptional, consistently providing prompt and accurate responses to technical inquiries and operational assistance. By selecting XKL’s DWDM solutions, we are confident that we can efficiently handle traffic and build a strong, redundant network. We also believe that the system is capable of flexibly expanding to support next-generation bandwidths such as 800G and 1.6T in the future.”

“At XKL, our customer-first philosophy guided the 400G Layer 1 network upgrade for JPIX. We view every deployment as a partnership, working alongside our customers to help them scale efficiently and adapt to new demands. Whether it’s solving a design challenge or meeting an aggressive deployment deadline, our customers know we’ll deliver,” said Casey Inman, Head of Sales & Marketing at XKL. “Network operators don’t have time for red tape. They want clarity, speed, and results. In an industry where timing and reliability define success, XKL has built its reputation on both.”

As data consumption and cloud-based services continue to grow, especially for AI and streaming workloads, robust, scalable IX infrastructure becomes essential. With XKL’s DWDM solutions, JPIX is positioning itself, and by extension, its customers, to meet tomorrow’s connectivity challenges head-on.

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