London, Tokyo – September 3, 2025 – RETN, the leading independent global network services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with JPIX, one of Japan's leading Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). This collaboration positions RETN as an official reseller of JPIX services, paving the way for enhanced Remote IX offerings throughout Asia.
Through this partnership, RETN customers will benefit from direct access to JPIX's extensive fabric, renowned for its diverse connectivity and its strategic presence in major urban hubs. This enables efficient peering with major Japanese and international networks. As global interest in Japanese content and services continues to grow, this initiative provides international companies with a seamless pathway to enter the Japanese market without requiring local infrastructure.
JPIX's robust infrastructure and focus on interconnectivity make it an essential hub for high-performing connectivity. After this collaboration, RETN can successfully connect to all major Internet Exchanges in Japan, allowing international customers to capitalise on opportunities within the country's dynamic telecommunications landscape. At the same time, Japanese networks will gain access to RETN's broad Eurasian infrastructure, creating a seamless exchange between Japan and the global market.
William Manzione, Product Manager at RETN, commented, “Our partnership with JPIX marks a significant milestone as we progress with expanding our Remote IX product offering in Asia. JPIX’s reliable infrastructure and connectivity capabilities enable us to seamlessly connect a wide range of networks across the country, providing our clients with efficient access to Japan's interconnected digital landscape.”
Tetsuya Hamada, Senior Executive Expert at JPIX, added, “We are excited to welcome RETN as a partner. Their innovative approach and extensive experience in network solutions make them a valuable ally in enhancing JPIX's offerings. Together, we will facilitate smoother access for international businesses, enabling them to tap into the vibrant opportunities within Japan's digital economy.”
About RETN
RETN is one of the fastest growing independent Eurasian network services providers, awarded the title of Innovation Disruptor of the Year, at the prestigious Global Connectivity Awards 2024, and the Digital Infrastructure Action Award, by The Tech Capital in 2025.
RETN’s unique solution to connect Europe and Asia is built on its own homogenous DWDM and IP/MPLS Network Platform and widely branched land routes, passing through Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia up to the border with China and further onwards into Southeast Asia.
RETN provides telecommunication services throughout its Eurasian network with short lead times, industry leading uptimes, and multiple layers of redundancy.
For more information on RETN and its services, please visit the company's website at www.retn.net
For press enquiries, please contact pr@retn.net
About JPIX
JPIX has started IX service in 1997 as Japan’s first commercial Internet exchange (IX) service that provides a reliable network traffic exchange platform to different players such as ISPs, CATV operators, NSPs, content providers, CDNs, cloud providers, media providers.
JPIX is one of the largest Japanese IX services in terms of client numbers, forming a core part of Japan’s Internet backbone with its high-quality service. JPIX is now connecting with more than 280 AS including major ISPs, CATVs and CSPs.
JPIX has 14 sites in metropolitan Tokyo, 1 site in Nagoya, 9 sites in Osaka, 3 sites in Fukuoka and 1 site in Okinawa. On July 10th, 2022, JPIX celebrated its 25th anniversary. JPIX will keep sustaining the Internet backbones hereafter.
For more information on JPIX and its services, please visit the company's website at https://www.jpix.ad.jp/
For press enquiries, please contact press@jpix.ad.jp
