In a digital world where milliseconds matter, the speed and resilience of your DNS infrastructure can make or break your user experience. That’s why IBM NS1 Connect is engineered with a global-first mindset, purpose-built to deliver unmatched DNS performance and scale, anywhere in the world.

A Truly Global DNS Network

At the heart of NS1 Connect is a robust anycast DNS network with 26 Points of Presence (PoPs) strategically placed across six continents. Whether you’re delivering content to users in New York, Tokyo, or Johannesburg, NS1 Connect ensures fast, low-latency DNS resolution from the nearest available location.

To deliver this performance, NS1 Connect doesn't rely solely on Tier 1 transit providers, it goes further. By combining top-tier carriers with dozens of regional network service providers (NSPs) and participating in major peering exchanges, NS1 Connect continuously identifies and routes through the best available path for every DNS request.

Optimized for China: A Separate Unicast Approach

Mainland China poses unique challenges for internet performance and DNS resolution. To meet those challenges head-on, NS1 Connect operates a dedicated unicast DNS network for China, independent of its global anycast setup. This network leverages local colocation sites, established hosting providers, and partnerships with key “eyeball” and recursive DNS networks to ensure faster, more reliable performance for users inside China.

Why It Matters: The Benefits of NS1 Connect's Network Design

• Global Scale Capacity: NS1 Connect is built to handle trillions of DNS queries every month, scaling dynamically as your business grows or shifts without compromising performance.
• Blazing Fast DNS Performance: Backed by an infrastructure that consistently ranks among the industry’s fastest, NS1 Connect offers best-in-class global response times to keep user experiences seamless and snappy.
• Strategic Global PoPs: Our anycast network ensures reliable connectivity and load distribution through major locations including:

NS1 Connect Global PoP Locations

North America

• New York City, NY, USA
• Ashburn, VA, USA
• Atlanta, GA, USA
• Miami, FL, USA
• Chicago, IL, USA
• Dallas, TX, USA
• Denver, CO, USA
• Seattle, WA, USA
• San Jose, CA, USA
• Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Toronto, ON, Canada

South America

• Bogotá, Colombia
• São Paulo, Brazil

Europe

• London, UK
• Paris, France
• Marseille, France
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Frankfurt, Germany
• Bucharest, Romania
• Helsinki, Finland

Asia-Pacific

• Chennai, India
• Tokyo, Japan
• Hong Kong, SAR
• Singapore
• Sydney, Australia

Africa

• Johannesburg, South Africa

Conclusion

IBM NS1 Connect isn’t just a DNS service, it’s a global platform designed for scale, speed, and geographic nuance. Whether you’re powering mission-critical applications, delivering global content, or expanding into new markets like China, our network ensures that your users get the best possible experience everywhere.

Ready to explore what resilient, global DNS performance looks like? Learn more about NS1 Connect.