EXA Infrastructure

In 2000, the building of the network started both in Europe and across the Atlantic. It was followed by the opening of BARI Cable Landing Station for OTE in 2003.{{Cite web |title=Interoute |url=https://www.scritub.com/limba/engleza/technical/Interoute1918326.php |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=www.scritub.com}}

In 2004, EXA acquired the CECOM Network in the Czech Republic.{{Cite web |date=2004-05-20 |title=Interoute Buys Cecom |url=https://www.lightreading.com/routing-switching/interoute-buys-cecom |website=lightreading}} In 2005, the network was expanded in the US and EU. In 2006, the network extended to Halifax, Boston, New York, Chicago, and Montreal.{{Cite web |title=History of the Atlantic Cable & Submarine Telegraphy - Cable Timeline |url=https://atlantic-cable.com/Cables/CableTimeLine/index2001.htm |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=atlantic-cable.com}} In 2007, EXA's network was expanded with the addition of Warsaw and the installation of a subsea cable from Malta to Sicily in 2008. In 2009, the network was built in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria.{{Cite web |last=Gilguy |first=Christine |date=2009-12-17 |title=Tunisie: création d'un câble sous-marin pour les télécommunications |url=https://www.lemoci.com/actualites/actualites/tunisie-creation-dun-cable-sous-marin-pour-les-telecommunications/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Le Moci |language=fr-FR}} The project Kelvin, expanding the network in Northern Ireland, followed in 2010, along with the building to Istanbul.{{Cite web |title=Telecompaper |url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/interoute-expands-to-bulgaria-with-tpn-takeover--526269 |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=www.telecompaper.com}} In 2011, EXA's network was expanded with a subsea cable landing from Tunisia to Sicily.{{Cite web |last=kcl@rk |date=2009-12-15 |title=New subsea cable brings digital independence to Tunisia |url=https://subtelforum.com/44new-subsea-cable-brings-digital-independence-to-tunisia/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=SubTel Forum |language=en-US}} The following year, the Bezeq submarine cable was landed in Bari.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title=Exa Infrastructure and Hurricane Electric partner on global Internet connectivity |url=https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/2chdbxwqf0il2cp8b1yio/news/exa-infrastructure-and-hurricane-electric-partner-on-global-internet-connectivity |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Capacity Media |language=en}} In 2015, EXA Infrastructure introduced EXA Infrastructure Express with the lowest latency connection between the UK and the US.{{Cite web |title=EXA Infrastructure launches new hybrid route linking New York and London {{!}} Fibre Systems |url=https://www.fibre-systems.com/article/exa-infrastructure-launches-new-hybrid-route-linking-new-york-london |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=www.fibre-systems.com}}

In 2018, Sofia-Belgrade-Budapest was built, and in 2019, KPN was acquired, expanding routes in the UK and Netherlands. On September 17, 2021, EXA was established in London by I Squared Capital.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=nLighten acquires 7 data centres from Exa Infrastructure |url=https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/2d27l3fl5ivfdyjywln28/news/nlighten-acquires-7-data-centres-from-exa-infrastructure |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Capacity Media |language=en}} The company emerged from the infrastructure assets carved out from GTT (Interoute/Hibernia) which had been developed since the 2000s.{{Cite news |last=Swinhoe |first=Dan |date=2024-04-04 |title=nLighten acquires seven data centers from Exa Infrastructure |url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/nlighten-acquires-seven-data-centers-from-exa-infrastructure/ |work=datacenterdynamics}}{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Georgia |date=2024-02-21 |title=Exa Infrastructure poaches Aqua Comms CEO |url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/exa-infrastructure-poaches-aqua-comms-ceo/ |website=datacenterdynamics}}{{Cite web |last=Turner |first=Annie |date=2023-07-03 |title=Read rides again with EXA Infrastructure |url=https://www.mobileeurope.co.uk/read-rides-again-with-exa-infrastructure/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Mobile Europe |language=en-GB}}

In 2022, EXA Infrastructure extended its subsea and terrestrial fiber/duct infrastructure across Italy, Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, France, Spain, and Portugal.{{Cite web |title=EXA announces investment in Iberian Peninsula {{!}} Total Telecom |url=https://totaltele.com/exa-announces-investment-in-iberian-peninsula/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=totaltele.com}}{{Cite web |title=Exa Infrastructure boosts Crete's network with new submarine route {{!}} Fibre Systems |url=https://www.fibre-systems.com/article/exa-infrastructure-boosts-cretes-network-new-submarine-route |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=www.fibre-systems.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lipscombe |first=Paul |date=2024-02-28 |title=Exa Infrastructure to deploy hybrid route between New York and London |url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/exa-infrastructure-to-deploy-hybrid-route-between-new-york-and-london/ |website=datacenterdynamics}} In 2023, EXA Infrastructure added three new transatlantic cables to its network, named Dunant, Havfrue, and Amitie.{{Cite web |title=EXA Infrastructure announces sixth transatlantic route with addition of Amitié |url=https://www.intelligentcio.com/eu/2024/01/22/exa-infrastructure-announces-sixth-transatlantic-route-with-addition-of-amitie/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Intelligent CIO Europe |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-22 |title=Exa launches sixth transatlantic cable, teams with NJFX |url=https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/2cqxw5ll8y9nra5offzeo/news/exa-launches-sixth-transatlantic-cable-teams-with-njfx |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Capacity Media |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Turner |first=Annie |date=2024-01-22 |title=EXA Infrastructure announces sixth transatlantic route, Amitié |url=https://www.mobileeurope.co.uk/exfa-infrastructure-announces-sixth-transatlantic-route-amitie/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Mobile Europe |language=en-GB}}

In 2024, Exa Infrastructure agreed with Telecom Egypt to extend its network from Europe to Egypt.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-20 |title=TE signs agreement with EXA Infrastructure to boost international data movement via ‘WeConnect’ - Dailynewsegypt |url=https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/03/20/te-signs-agreement-with-exa-infrastructure-to-boost-international-data-movement-via-weconnect/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |language=en-US}} To strengthen its European and transatlantic footprint, EXA Infrastructure has made key acquisitions and launched new services in 2024:

The acquisition of GCN enhanced EXA’s European terrestrial network in Bulgaria.{{cite web |title=GCN |url=https://opticalconnectionsnews.com/2024/09/acquisition-expands-exas-european-footprint/ |access-date=7 March 2025 |website=Optical Connections News}}

The launch of EXA Financial Network (EFN) introduced a specialized infrastructure platform designed for financial exchanges, providing ultra-low-latency connectivity across North America and Europe.{{cite news |title=EFN |url=https://fintech-alliance.com/news-insights/article/exa-infrastructure-launches-exa-financial-network-the-largest-infrastructure-platform-for-financial-exchanges-across-north-america-and-europe |access-date=7 March 2025 |work=Fintech Alliance}}

The Managed Fibre Network (MFN) service allows enterprises to scale quickly with a fully managed fiber model, reducing the complexities of network ownership.{{cite web |title=MFN |url=https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366613801/EXA-Infrastructure-extends-global-managed-fibre-network |access-date=7 March 2025 |website=Computer Weekly}}

EXA Infrastructure operates primarily in Europe, trans-Atlantic, and East Coast North America, focusing on infrastructure, transport, colocation, and technical services.{{Cite web |title=Exa Infrastructure advances transatlantic connectivity with new subsea cable route {{!}} Fibre Systems |url=https://www.fibre-systems.com/article/exa-infrastructure-advances-transatlantic-connectivity-new-subsea-cable-route |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=www.fibre-systems.com}} Jim Fagan is the CEO since August 2024,{{Cite web |date=2024-02-21 |title=Jim Fagan named Exa Infrastructure CEO |url=https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/2cvknkhlreani3mmag54w/appointments/jim-fagan-named-exa-infrastructure-ceo |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Capacity Media |language=en}} and Nick Read (former Vodafone CEO) is chair of EXA's board of directors.{{Cite web |title=Former Vodafone CEO Nick Read finds new home at EXA Infrastructure {{!}} Total Telecom |url=https://totaltele.com/former-vodafone-ceo-nick-read-finds-new-home-at-exa-infrastructure/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=totaltele.com}}  

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