Arelion Connects EcoDataCenter to Its Nordic AI Superhighway

STOCKHOLM and FALUN, Sweden, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelion today announced it is upgrading its existing Point-of-Presence (PoP) at EcoDataCenter's Falun, Sweden, data center campus with the latest-generation open optical line systems. Arelion's network enhancement enables connectivity to its AI superhighway in the Nordics, leveraging scalable 400G and 800G coherent optics to provide fast delivery of connectivity with optimal performance and flexibility. This upgrade continues Arelion's significant investment in its Scandinavian network by enhancing capacity and diversity to support its wholesale and enterprise customers' AI deployments.

EcoDataCenter builds high-performance data centers designed for the world's most demanding AI workloads. Trusted by global AI leaders such as DeepL and CoreWeave, EcoDataCenter delivers scalable, low-latency infrastructure with world-class engineering. As a frontrunner in AI infrastructure, the company is experiencing significant growth across the region, enabling customers to scale rapidly and securely while supporting next-generation applications through efficient operations and robust connectivity.

"Arelion's investment is crucial in bolstering Scandinavia's latest wave of technological innovation amid the region's AI market growth," said Peter Michelson, CEO of EcoDataCenter. "By providing high-capacity connectivity to sustainable data center infrastructure, we will collaborate to empower customers with Tier-1 services that support the AI ecosystem, enabling digital transformation across vital industries."

Sweden's AI sector is experiencing significant investment, with analysts projecting the market will reach $6.35 billion by 2031, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 26.24 percent. The country's data center market is growing exponentially to support these applications through robust digital infrastructure, with experts estimating it will reach $2.73 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.39 percent. This growth is driven by the higher availability of sustainable power in Sweden, which is critical for supporting energy-demanding AI workloads, with the country's existing data center capacity totaling over 130 MW. Arelion is offering the enhanced capabilities with delivery starting early Q3 2025.

"This strategic deployment continues our Scandinavian network investments, allowing us to provide the vital backbone connectivity needed to support AI and cloud applications in the region's booming technology markets," said Patrik Andreasson, Head of Sales Nordic & CEE at Arelion. "Our partnership combines high-capacity services with energy-efficient infrastructure, accelerating our customers' AI deployments to spur further innovation across the Nordics."

With this network expansion, Arelion and EcoDataCenter provide customers with enhanced access to Arelion's #1 ranked global Internet backbone, as well as Arelion's portfolio of reliable, fully diverse connectivity services, including scalable IP Transit, Wavelengths, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Cloud Connect, Global 40G Ethernet Virtual Circuit (VC) and DDoS Mitigation services for service providers, content providers and enterprises.

About Arelion

Arelion solves global connectivity challenges for multinational enterprises whose businesses rely on digital infrastructure. On top of the world's #1 ranked IP backbone and a unique ecosystem of cloud and network service providers, we provide an award-winning customer experience to customers in more than 125 countries worldwide. Our global Internet services connect more than 700 cloud, security and content providers with low latency. For further resilience, our private Cloud Connect service connects directly to Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Oracle cloud across North America, Europe and Asia. Discover more at Arelion.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About EcoDataCenter

EcoDataCenter is a Swedish company dedicated to providing sustainable and high-performance data center solutions. In 2019, EcoDataCenter opened its first data center, combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to environmental responsibility, establishing itself as a leader in sustainable data center operations. For more information, visit https://ecodatacenter.tech/ 

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