Web infrastructure in Ekaterinburg
Ekaterinburg is a key data center hub in Russia's Ural region. The city hosts 6 data centers and 2 internet exchange points, making it a strategic location for serving the industrial and population centers of the Urals and Siberia.
Ekaterinburg as an internet hub
Notable operators include Erlang company Ltd., which runs 2 facilities, along with Key Point, Uralskiy center obrabotki dannikh, Escomtel Backbone Network Ltd., and Filanco Ltd., each operating 1 facility. The MSK-IX Ekaterinburg exchange connects 32 networks, while CLOUD-IX EKT connects 6 networks.
Connectivity in Ekaterinburg is anchored by these exchanges, providing low-latency links to Moscow and other major Russian cities. Enterprises, telecom operators, and content delivery networks buy hosting here to reach users across the Ural Federal District and beyond.
Key facts
- 6 data centers and 2 internet exchange points in Ekaterinburg.
- Erlang company Ltd. operates 2 facilities, the most in the city.
- MSK-IX Ekaterinburg connects 32 networks.
- CLOUD-IX EKT connects 6 networks.
- Key Point, Uralskiy center obrabotki dannikh, Escomtel, and Filanco each run 1 facility.