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# Nearby everywhereShort response times and high availability are essential forInternet service providers. The first step of an Internet connectionis the use of name servers. Special attention is therefore needed### Global DistributionThe locations of the nodes of ironDNS® have been selected withgreat care. To ensure low network latencies for end users, the nodesare distributed globally. Almost all chosen data centres possess at leastone tier 1 connection, the “royal league” of Internet connections.Furthermore the locations are network topologically near toA sophisticated monitoring system recognises load trends at an earlystage and allows for timely enhancements. Thanks to the most modernblade server technology and instant deployment, capacity upgradesare a relatively simple task.### Ambitious Expansion PlanApart from the vertical expansion at the locations(many of the listed regions have severallocations), ironDNS® will also grow horizontally.Till mid-2019 the number of initial locations hasalready been doubled. A steady growth oflocations is expected depending on demand.Where the new locations will be depends significantly on the wishesof customers and the behaviour of Internet users. Although detailsare not fixed yet, the Asian continent is expected to play animportant role, next to having the focus on Africa and South America.* subject to change at any time** many regions contain several locations