Smartoptics, Arista partner with BIK on Carinthia ALPSiX internet exchange rollout

Smartoptics partnered with BIK, Arista, Inter.link, EdgeOps to build ALPSiX, Carinthia’s first internet exchange, operated by DE-CIX. Project targets local peering to keep regional traffic in Carinthia, lowering ISP costs and positioning the region for data-center growth. Smartoptics supplies DWDM equipment, including ROADMs and muxponders, to support 400G aggregation and scalable expansion across new points of presence. Inter.link acts as general contractor, EdgeOps runs the DWDM layer, using Smartoptics’ SoSmart suite for wavelength provisioning and fault localization. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Smartoptics Group ASA published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)