Short Reads
Infrastructure Insights. Engineering in Focus.
Quick insights and field notes from the Gloman engineering team. Real workloads, real challenges, real lessons learned.
Why Amsterdam Is the Best Hub for Streaming in Europe
If Europe had a capital of the internet, it would be Amsterdam.
1. Strategic Location
Amsterdam sits at the crossroads of Europe’s digital highways. Its position connects Western Europe to Central and Eastern Europe, making it a natural hub for data moving across the continent.
2. AMS-IX: One of the World’s Largest Internet Exchanges
Amsterdam is home to AMS-IX, one of the biggest internet exchanges globally. This means massive peering, ultra-low latency, and direct connectivity to thousands of networks. For streaming workloads, that translates into faster delivery and smoother experiences.
3. Carrier Neutrality and Choice
Amsterdam’s datacenters are carrier-neutral. That means you can connect through multiple Tier-1 providers, ensuring redundancy and flexibility.
4. Low Latency Across Europe
From Amsterdam, latency to major European cities is under 20ms. Whether you’re delivering to Paris, Berlin, or London, your content reaches audiences almost instantly.
5. The Gloman Advantage
At Gloman, we leverage Amsterdam as our European hub for media streaming. With instant 10 Gbps dedicated servers, flat-fee unmetered bandwidth, and infrastructure optimized for high-concurrency media workloads, we turn Europe’s best hub into your best opportunity.
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