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StormWall has connected its Frankfurt traffic scrubbing center to NL-ix, one of Europe’s internet exchange platforms. The new connection broadens the company’s network reach and provides more options for traffic routing.
Growing DDoS Threats
According to our data, the number of DDoS attacks worldwide increased by 83% year over year in Q3 2026, while the average attack power quadrupled, rising from 80 Gbit/s to 320 Gbit/s. These figures underscore the need for robust filtering infrastructure and reliable connectivity to keep online services available in the face of increasingly powerful attacks.
Europe is a major hub for digital infrastructure, with businesses and services that rely on stable network connections. For DDoS protection providers, strong interconnection with other networks helps ensure that traffic reaches filtering infrastructure and legitimate requests reach protected resources.
Connecting to NL-ix
NL-ix is an international internet exchange platform that connects network operators, internet service providers, content platforms, and other networks across data centers in Europe. It allows participants to exchange traffic directly, creating more options for routing it efficiently.
StormWall’s Frankfurt scrubbing center is an established part of the company’s filtering network. Its connection to NL-ix strengthens links with other networks and supports the continued development of StormWall’s European infrastructure.
Benefits for Customers
Effective DDoS protection relies not only on filtering capacity but also on how traffic reaches the protection infrastructure. The NL-ix connection gives StormWall more flexibility in managing traffic routes and helps maintain the availability of protected websites, applications, and network services during attacks.
“We continue to develop StormWall’s network infrastructure to provide our customers with reliable DDoS protection and keep their services running smoothly. As DDoS attacks become more powerful, effective protection depends on both filtering capacity and network connectivity. Connecting our Frankfurt scrubbing center to NL-ix broadens our interconnection options and gives us greater flexibility in managing traffic routes. This is another step toward improving the resilience of the services we protect,” said Ramil Khantimirov, CEO and co-founder of StormWall.
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