i3D.net: leading provider of high-performance game hosting and global infrastructure services
Colt private wave enables i3D.net to deliver high-performance game hosting and global infrastructure services
The low latency Colt IQ network with scalable, optical connectivity services helps i3D.net to meet local and global connectivity demands to run independent game hosting platforms
Business drivers – why Private Wave?
i3D.net evolved from a small start-up in Rotterdam serving individual gamers to one of the leading providers of high-performance hosting and global infrastructure services. Their customers include world-renowned communication services and game publishers like Ubisoft and Psyonix.
The technology of i3D.net has to keep up with the rapid growth of these applications.
Why Colt?
- Colt´s reinforced +100Gbps IQ Network in Rotterdam Metro area provides direct access from the local Smartdc datacenter (part of i3D.net) into +950 globally IQ ready datacenters
- Colt Private Wave services enable i3D.net to meet local and global connectivity demands running independent game hosting platforms
- The Colt IQ network is a perfect enabler for 5G and edge computing
The solution
Colt Private Wave
The result
By implementing scalable, optical connectivity services through the low-latency Colt IQ Network, i3D.net can improve gaming experiences of thousands of players around the globe.

COMPANY NAME
i3D.net
INDUSTRY
Business services, Leisure, Technology
CHALLENGE
To keep IT infrastructure up-to-date and respond to the rapid growth of world-renowned communication services and game publishers
COLT SOLUTION
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