Tempest Connects to ERA-IX Amsterdam at NIKHEF for European Expansion

Amsterdam, Netherlands - 09/01/2026 - Tempest, a provider of high-performance dedicated servers, virtual dedicated servers, and hosting infrastructure, has expanded its European network by connecting to ERA-IX Amsterdam at NIKHEF. This move strengthens Tempest's presence in the Amsterdam metro and provides more direct traffic-exchange opportunities for its customers.

ERA-IX Amsterdam, an internet-exchange platform operated by Eranium B.V., currently serves as a core site for the network. It supports over 192 connected networks, more than 15.23 terabits per second (Tbps) of connected capacity, and more than 2.05 Tbps of peak traffic. The route-server platform at ERA-IX Amsterdam offers advanced features such as IRR-based route filtering, RPKI Route Origin Validation filtering, BFD, and rapid shutdown handling.

ERA-IX Amsterdam is part of a broader European network expansion for Tempest. The company has previously joined Frys-IX, further diversifying its peering footprint and enhancing route diversity for its customers. The move to ERA-IX Amsterdam at NIKHEF is expected to provide Tempest with additional peering points and better connectivity options within the Amsterdam metro.

The expansion into ERA-IX Amsterdam at NIKHEF is part of Tempest's ongoing efforts to provide high-performance infrastructure solutions to businesses, developers, gaming communities, and enterprise workloads. The company focuses on predictable performance, dedicated bandwidth, DDoS protection, scalable configurations, and network resilience for customers who need reliable infrastructure without unnecessary complexity.

ERA-IX Amsterdam operates from multiple locations across its Amsterdam footprint, with NIKHEF serving as one of its core sites. ERA-IX's public Amsterdam page currently reports more than 192 connected networks, more than 15.23 Tbps of connected capacity, and more than 2.05 Tbps of peak traffic. Its route-server platform supports features including IRR-based route filtering, RPKI Route Origin Validation filtering, BFD, and rapid shutdown handling.

This expansion is part of a series of moves Tempest has made to strengthen its European network. In addition to joining Frys-IX, Tempest has also announced its new location in Amsterdam, expanding its presence in the city. ColossusCloud, a leading provider of Linux and Windows virtual servers, has also announced its new Amsterdam location, positioning itself alongside one of Europe's leading internet traffic exchanges to provide the highest in network performance.

Amsterdam remains a key market for Tempest, with the company focusing on providing reliable and high-performance infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of its diverse customer base. The expansion into ERA-IX Amsterdam at NIKHEF is expected to further enhance Tempest's ability to serve its customers with the highest levels of performance and reliability.