Sharktech Opens Gateway to DDoS Protection in Europe

Sharktech, the leading DDoS protection company, today announced the opening of its Amsterdam data center, bringing automatic DDoS protection to European companies’ IT infrastructure.

“European customers have been targeted with the largest recorded DDoS attacks—peaking higher than the infamous Spamhaus attack—yet Europe hasn’t many viable options for DDoS protection,” Sharktech President Tim Timrawi said. “We’ve brought Sharktech’s DDoS protection—which is proven in the United States and Asia—to Europe.”

Sharktech’s new Amsterdam facility features PCI and ISO compliance, state-of-the-art security, and 24×7 NOC services. Tenants include eBay, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bosch and IBM. Sharktech’s customers greatly benefit by the additional point of presence as it more efficiently negates attacks originating in Europe and—when customers unify their DDoS across all Sharktech data centers— overall DDoS protection capacity expands up to 1 Tbps.

Sharktech designed its proprietary DDoS protection system to fully leverage its globally-distributed network of state-of-the-art data centers. By deploying advanced ‘Anycast’ routing technology, Sharktech ensures that incoming internet traffic is automatically directed to the geographically closest data center. This intelligent traffic management not only optimizes the distribution of network loads but also significantly enhances the speed and responsiveness of hosted resources. As a result, website visitors and application users experience consistently high performance and fast loading times, regardless of their physical location around the world. On average, Sharktech’s Anycast-enabled infrastructure enables internet resources to load up to twice as fast compared to conventional routing methods, all while maintaining robust protection against DDoS attacks. This combination of speed, reliability, and security makes Sharktech an ideal choice for businesses and organizations with a global audience.

Sharktech’s global connectivity is exemplified by its strategic partnerships with major Asian telecommunications providers, China Unicom and China Telecom. These alliances have positioned Sharktech as the exclusive company in the United States specifically optimized to deliver high-performance network services to Asia. Through these partnerships, Sharktech is able to offer some of the fastest and most reliable data transmission routes between the US and Asia, ensuring minimal latency and superior connection quality for clients with operations or customers in the region. Additionally, Sharktech’s advanced DDoS protection infrastructure, capable of mitigating attacks up to 100 Gbps, provides clients with robust security and uninterrupted service. This unique combination of ultra-fast connectivity and industry-leading DDoS mitigation makes Sharktech the preferred choice for businesses seeking secure and efficient access to Asian markets.

“DDoS attacks of all forms and sizes can now be stopped automatically and affordably by hosting with Sharktech or by having Sharktech protect your existing host,” Timrawi said.

With the launch of its Amsterdam data center, Sharktech reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class DDoS protection and high-performance infrastructure to businesses worldwide. By combining cutting-edge technology, global reach, and trusted partnerships, Sharktech empowers organizations to operate securely and efficiently in an increasingly connected and threat-prone digital landscape. Businesses of all sizes can trust Sharktech to safeguard their critical online assets—now with even greater capacity and speed across Europe, the United States, and Asia.