Idem Est Research Unveils First Comprehensive Report on ANZ Internet Exchanges & CDNs

Sydney / Auckland, 25 September 2025 - Idem Est Research & Advisory today announced the release of its latest flagship study, "Internet Exchanges & CDNs in Australia & New Zealand - 2025 Market Intelligence," now available for download at https://idemest.com/reports/anz-internet-exchanges-and-cdns/.

This definitive analysis provides a granular, data-driven view into the interconnection landscape of the ANZ region, highlighting key trends in IX infrastructure, CDN deployment, pricing models, and hyperscaler expansion.

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Key Takeaways
• Scale & Concentration: Australia leads with over ~62,361 Gbps of aggregated IX capacity and ~1,661 peers. In comparison, New Zealand holds ~9,008 Gbps with ~313 peers, underscoring the dominance of its capital metro, Auckland.
• Pricing & Peering Models: Typical pricing for 10G ports in Australia ranges between AUD 250-450/month, while in New Zealand, NZIX charges NZD 350/month (10G) and NZD 1,250/month (100G). The study benchmarks these rates against regional peers in ASEAN.
• Infrastructure Footprint: Equinix, NEXTDC, and major fibre operators hold the widest national facility presence across Australia. Meanwhile, NZ's connectivity is largely anchored in Chorus exchanges and CDC's Auckland campus.
• CDN & Hyperscaler Dynamics: Key global CDNs (Akamai, Cloudflare, Fastly) and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google) continue to expand edge deployments in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and Wellington - driving increased IX traffic and latency sensitivity.
• Strategic Gaps & Opportunities: Notably, major global IXs such as AMS-IX and DE-CIX are absent from ANZ, presenting an opportunity for international neutral interconnect players. NZ's 100% renewable energy offers a compelling advantage for sustainable edge deployments and disaster recovery positioning.

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Why It Matters

As AI, cloud, streaming, and multi-cloud adoption scale rapidly across ANZ, the location and quality of interconnection become critical. This report gives operators, investors, and planners the tools to decide where to peer, cache, and build.

With actionable strategy playbooks for data centres, cloud operators, CDNs, IX providers, and telco/fibre players, the report supports informed decisions around site selection, peering strategy, and infrastructure rollout.

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Deliverables
• 45-slide presentation with benchmark charts, maps, and scenario analysis
• Comprehensive Excel dataset containing IX metrics (capacity, peers, ports), CDN deployment data, and pricing benchmarks
• Option for tailored executive briefings to apply findings to specific operational geographies

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Quotes

"ANZ is entering an inflection phase where interconnection is no longer a backhaul afterthought but a primary strategic asset," said Landry Fevre, Managing Director of Idem Est Research. "Operators that align with CDN and AI traffic flows will gain a competitive edge - and this report shows exactly where those paths cross."

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Availability & Pricing

The report is available for purchase and instant download via the Idem Est site: https://idemest.com/reports/anz-internet-exchanges-and-cdns/. A bundled package includes slides and data. Executive briefing add-ons are also available for custom presentation.

Landry Fevre
Woonona Rd, Northbridge, NSW 2063, Australia
landry@idemest.com
+61 414164100

About Idem Est Research & Advisory

Idem Est is a strategic telecom & digital infrastructure research firm focused on emerging interconnection, cloud, and edge market trends across Asia-Pacific. We help clients navigate infrastructure investment decisions with fact-based, forward-looking insights.

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