Crossing New Lines: Megaport Plugs Into India With Extreme IX Deal

Megaport Limited, a global leader in Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), has announced its entry into India through the acquisition of Extreme IX, one of the country’s largest Internet Exchange operators. The move expands Megaport’s footprint into India’s fast-growing digital infrastructure market, connecting seven major metros and over 40 data centres.  

The acquisition from Extreme Labs marks a strategic milestone for Megaport, which now integrates Extreme IX’s 400+ customers into its global platform. India’s rapid digital adoption, cloud migration, and data centre expansion make it a critical market for NaaS providers. Megaport’s entry is expected to accelerate enterprise connectivity, cloud access, and interconnection services across the region.  

Key highlights  
• Acquisition gives Megaport control of seven Internet Exchanges in India  
• Expands reach to 40+ data centres and 400+ customers nationwide  
• Strengthens APAC strategy with scalable, cloud-ready connectivity solutions  
• India identified as one of the fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets globally  
• Extreme IX previously incubated by Bulgaria-based Extreme Labs  

Major takeaway  
Megaport’s India expansion underscores the country’s rising importance in global cloud and connectivity ecosystems, positioning it as a hub for next-generation digital infrastructure.  

Sources: Business Wire, TMCnet, Yahoo Finance