Why Proximity to Data Hubs and Purpose-Built Fiber Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever
In the digital economy, data isn’t just a resource—it’s a gravitational force.
As enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, AI workloads, and edge computing, data centers are growing denser and more interconnected. This concentration of data creates a phenomenon known as data gravity, the idea that large datasets attract applications, services, and infrastructure toward them. And in New York City, home to some of the world’s most connected buildings, the effects of data gravity are transforming how organizations build their networks.
To stay competitive, businesses need to locate their infrastructure close to where data resides and just as importantly, ensure their connectivity is secure, resilient, and scalable. That’s where GIX comes in.
NYC’s Critical Fiber Corridors Are Being Redrawn
GIX (Global InterXchange) is leading the next evolution in dark fiber infrastructure with a purpose-built, carrier-neutral route spanning the Hudson River and directly connecting 60 Hudson Street in NYC to 165 Halsey Street in Newark. This is more than just another cross-river build it’s a redefinition of what future-ready infrastructure looks like in one of the most complex network environments in the world.
Key infrastructure highlights include:
- Exclusive Access to the PATH Transit Tunnel (Tunnel F)
GIX is the only carrier in this critical Hudson River conduit, offering a “manhole-to-manhole” diverse route just 120 feet from other crossings. - Hurricane-Proof Infrastructure
Secured with twin 16-ton flood gates, the route is engineered for extreme resiliency—built to withstand events like Hurricane Sandy 2.0. - Dual Points of Entry at 60 Hudson
North and Southeast POEs enable diverse and redundant connectivity, a must for latency-sensitive and mission-critical applications. - Direct Jersey City Access
The shortest underground fiber path from Jersey City to 165 Halsey—an edge location increasingly vital to financial and cloud ecosystems. - Premium Cabling for Premium Performance
Prysmian cabling featuring Corning® SMF-28® Ultra glass ensures high performance and long-term durability.
Infrastructure Now Competes at the Edge of Data
Latency-sensitive workloads from high-frequency trading to AI inference and large-scale cloud processing can’t afford to be far from the data. Every millisecond matters. And in this race, proximity wins.
GIX’s network strategy recognizes that infrastructure must evolve in tandem with data gravity. That’s why the GIX route isn’t just a rebuild of what existed, it’s a deliberate investment in redundancy, reliability, and long-term scalability.
The Competitive Edge for Hyperscalers, Carriers, and Enterprises
Data gravity is forcing enterprise architects to rethink how they interconnect colocation, cloud, and on-prem workloads. GIX’s dark fiber route offers a rare opportunity to align with this shift by:
- Reducing cross-river latency
- Diversifying network paths
- Improving physical security and flood resilience
- Future-proofing fiber infrastructure with premium materials and build specs
Whether you’re expanding your edge footprint, optimizing cloud access, or enabling secure east-west connectivity across the Hudson, GIX delivers the infrastructure your data strategy demands.
Let’s Talk Connectivity
The gravitational pull of data is only getting stronger. With GIX’s dark fiber network, your infrastructure can keep up.
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