i3D.net

What i3D.net does

i3D.net is a Netherlands-based managed private cloud and global network infrastructure provider specializing in low-latency compute and connectivity for gaming publishers, real-time communications platforms, and latency-sensitive enterprise workloads. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Rotterdam, the company operates 35+ points of presence across six continents with owned hardware, an anycast backbone ranked #3 globally by AS adjacencies (8,300+), and connections to 100+ Internet Exchanges. Its wholly-owned subsidiary Smartdc runs data centers in Rotterdam and Heerlen. i3D.net has been a Ubisoft subsidiary since 2018/2019.

The core product portfolio spans bare metal servers, GPU servers, the FlexMetal bare-metal cloud platform (API/Terraform-provisioned), the Game Server Orchestrator, managed game hosting, the FairFight server-side anti-cheat suite, the proprietary GLAD anti-DDoS solution, and connectivity services (IP Transit, MPLS VPN, colocation). The ONE Game Hosting Platform unifies bare metal provisioning, orchestration, matchmaking, and anti-cheat under a single interface with integrations for Unreal Engine 5, AWS GameLift Anywhere, RallyHere, and Omni Kubernetes. i3D.net reports 840M+ monthly active users on its platform and 10,000+ servers globally.

The company generates revenue through quote-based enterprise contracts (monthly subscriptions for managed services and colocation), usage-based FlexMetal billing (hourly burst, monthly baseline), and recurring connectivity services (IP transit, MPLS VPN). Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting AAA game studios and large enterprises with an API-first self-serve channel via FlexMetal. Customer mix spans gaming (Ubisoft parent, Massive Entertainment, Saber Interactive, Psyonix, Funcom, Hi-Rez, Mainframe Industries, Prophecy Games), real-time communications (Discord), cyber protection (Acronis), and DNS/security (Quad9, DuckDuckGo).

Name

i3D.net

Legal name

i3D.net B.V.

Website

https://i3d.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

i3D.net is a Netherlands-based managed private cloud and global network provider delivering low-latency bare metal, GPU servers, anti-DDoS, and game hosting infrastructure to gaming publishers, real-time communications platforms, and latency-sensitive enterprises across 35+ global PoPs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Gaming Platforms (BPAMAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK), Cloud Gaming Integration & Porting Services (Cloud builds, compatibility, QA) (MPAFAHAJ)

Keywords

• Bare metal cloud
• Managed game hosting
• Low-latency networking
• DDoS protection services
• Global infrastructure provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices45 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Bare metal servers, GPU servers, and bare metal cloud offerings. Revenue generated from compute resources, storage, and network capacity sold to enterprises and game publishers.
2. Managed Services: Fully managed operations including LiveOps, game server management, anti-cheat services, and DDoS protection. Ongoing managed service contracts with enterprise customers.
3. Connectivity Services: IP Transit, MPLS VPN, colocation, and low-latency connectivity services. Revenue from bandwidth, peering, and network access services.
4. Hybrid Cloud Hosting: Combined bare metal and cloud bursting solutions for game publishers. Flexible billing with hourly burst capacity and monthly baseline commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

i3D.net provides managed private cloud infrastructure and a global low-latency anycast network for game publishers, telecom operators, and enterprises. Offerings include dedicated bare metal servers, GPU servers, the API-driven FlexMetal bare metal cloud, fully managed game server hosting with LiveOps, server-side anti-cheat (FairFight), in-house anti-DDoS protection (GLAD), plus MPLS VPN, IP transit, and colocation services across 35+ PoPs on six continents.

Product overview

i3D.net operates a managed private cloud and global network platform delivering infrastructure-as-a-service for the gaming industry and enterprises. The portfolio comprises core compute products (Bare Metal Servers, GPU Servers, Bare Metal Cloud/FlexMetal), game-specific services (Game Server Orchestrator, Managed Game Hosting, FairFight Anti-Cheat, ONE Game Hosting Platform), security solutions (Anti-DDoS/GLAD), and connectivity services (MPLS VPN, IP Transit, Colocation). These products integrate through the ONE platform which unifies bare metal provisioning, Kubernetes management, matchmaking, and anti-cheat under a single API-driven interface. The infrastructure spans 35+ PoPs across six continents with 65% of global IP prefixes reachable without Tier-1 transit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bare Metal Servers Dedicated physical servers providing freedom from downtime and latency, with i3D.net's fully owned hardware deployed across strategic global points of presence for enterprises and game publishers.
• GPU Server High-performance GPU-accelerated servers designed to handle heavy real-time workloads with high single-core throughput, suitable for AI inference and cloud gaming applications.
• Bare Metal Cloud (FlexMetal) Bare metal servers with cloud-like flexibility, combining dedicated hardware performance with programmable API access (REST and Terraform) for dynamic provisioning and hybrid cloud bursting.
• Game Server Orchestrator Automated global orchestration platform for scaling game instances, enabling dynamic resource allocation and multi-region deployment management for multiplayer games.
• Managed Game Hosting Fully managed game server management service including LiveOps support, hardware lifecycle management, and end-to-end operations for game publishers seeking a turnkey solution.
• FairFight Anti-Cheat Server-side and tech-agnostic cheat detection software that identifies and counters cheating behavior in multiplayer games without requiring client-side installations.
• Anti-DDoS Solution (GLAD) Custom-built DDoS protection tools providing automatic attack detection, real-time monitoring, and traffic filtering using Access Control Lists and BGP Flowspec, with less than 10ms latency impact.
• Colocation Custom and secure colocation services within privately owned data centers, allowing customers to deploy their own hardware in i3D.net's Smartdc facilities in Rotterdam and Heerlen.
• MPLS VPN Private MPLS VPN connectivity solution enabling secure, fast data transfer on a global scale across i3D.net's backbone infrastructure.
• IP Transit Internet connectivity service providing access to eyeball networks through i3D.net's extensive peering relationships and Tier-1 network connections across 100+ IXPs.
• ONE Game Hosting Platform Unified game hosting platform integrating bare metal provisioning, orchestration, matchmaking, and anti-cheat capabilities, with Unreal Engine 5 SDK support and AWS GameLift Anywhere integration.
• AI Inference GPU-accelerated infrastructure solution for running AI inference workloads at low latency, targeting real-time voice/video, gaming, and enterprise applications requiring sovereign data handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in annual operational costs (Acronis)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• AMD EPYCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019AMD EPYC processors power i3D.net's server infrastructure. 4th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs added to instance types. AMD EPYC 4000 Series (specifically 4464P) used in Supermicro MicroCloud servers achieving 52% higher single-core performance. Currently running 1,800 nodes on AMD EPYC 4000 Series.
• UbisoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbisoft acquired i3D.net in 2018/2019, making it a Ubisoft company. Deep partnership for game infrastructure including hosting Ubisoft games (Tom Clancy's The Division, Rainbow Six), Kubernetes migration projects, and co-development of FlexMetal platform features. Ivo Teel appointed as CEO with Rick Sloot as Chief of Staff.
• SupermicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationSupermicro MicroCloud servers (8-node chassis) powered by AMD EPYC processors. Custom server configurations for gaming workloads with high-frequency single-core performance.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationWorldwide Dell OEM partner since 2005. Dell EMC servers deployed globally. Dell delivers large quantities on short notice to i3D.net specifications. Collaboration on high-end technical solutions and Proof of Concepts. AMD EPYC processor deployment case study.
• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationSamsung SSDs (PM863 and PM883 models) used in servers. Partnership for fast and steady storage. Quick delivery typically within one business day. 3D V-NAND technology for data-hungry applications up to 7.68TB.
• KingstoncoreTechnology or IntegrationKingston memory products partnership since 2004. Doubled gaming instances through memory upgrades. Reduced DRAM failures by 50%. High-density DRAM modules for virtualization and server configurations.
• Western DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationWestern Digital hard drives standardized since 2012. Annual failure rate below 1% compared to 5% industry average. Rapid order fulfillment helps respond quickly to customer demands.
• Pure StoragecoreTechnology or IntegrationAll-flash storage solution via Tectrade distributor. Reduced latency from 60-70ms to under 1ms read/write latency. Four-hour parts replacement service. FlashArray//m20 demo configuration converted to production.
• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-performance Juniper routers deployed globally. vSRX Virtual Firewall for site security. Sky Advanced Threat Prevention for malware protection. Currently deploying virtual security solution in every gaming services location.
• OpengearcoreTechnology or IntegrationACM 7008-2-L Resilience Gateway for out-of-band management across 35+ global PoPs. 4G cellular connectivity for remote site management. Reduced deployment time from weeks to days by enabling remote configuration.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner of the Year 2020 EMEA. i3D.net present in 20+ Equinix International Business Exchange locations. Global reach and scalability through Equinix ecosystem. Joint case study on gaming infrastructure.
• SmartdccoreTechnology or IntegrationOwned and operated by i3D.net. Data centers in Rotterdam (Van Nelle factory) and Heerlen. Modular concept with autonomous suites, redundant power/cooling, biometric access. Zero downtime history at Rotterdam facility.
• Positron AIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver EU Sovereign AI Inference as a Service. Addresses data sovereignty requirements for AI workloads in European Union.
• Sidero LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationOmni Kubernetes platform integration for multi-cloud cluster management. Talos OS support for bare metal Kubernetes. Enables treating i3D.net as primary bare metal provider in multi-cloud environments.
• RallyHerecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-platform game infrastructure partnership for live operations. RallyHere provides middleware and orchestration, i3D.net provides bare metal infrastructure. Joint customer Prophecy Games.
• Dutch Data Center Association (DDA)minorOthersFounding member of DDA. Association uniting leading data centers in Netherlands for economic growth and sector profiling.
• Dutch Hosting Provider Association (DHPA)minorOthersMember of DHPA representing interests of leading Dutch hosting providers. Meets DHPA code of conduct guidelines.
• ecominorOtherseco is the largest association of the internet industry in Europe. i3D.net endorses mission for open, free, and safe internet.
• Stichting Digitale Infrastructuur Nederland (DINL)minorOthersi3D.net endorses DINL mission for open, free, and safe internet and promoting Dutch digital main port.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• CoreWeave: CoreWeave is a specialized GPU cloud provider built initially for rendering and now serving AI workloads at scale. Comparable to i3D.net's GPU server offering and AI inference positioning, though CoreWeave is far more specialized in AI/LLM training and inference rather than gaming infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Equinix: Equinix operates the world's largest colocation and interconnection platform and is both a partner (20+ IBX locations) and a broad incumbent for i3D.net. While not focused on gaming, Equinix provides the underlying colocation footprint and network density that i3D.net leverages, and competes for enterprise IT infrastructure budgets.
• DigitalOcean: DigitalOcean provides cloud infrastructure (Droplets, Kubernetes, managed databases) targeting developers and SMBs. Broader incumbent that overlaps with i3D.net in serving application workloads requiring compute, though DigitalOcean is more developer-focused rather than gaming-specialized.
• Amazon Web Services (GameLift): AWS GameLift is the dominant dedicated game server platform from the largest cloud provider. Direct competitor in managed game server hosting despite being a hyperscaler; i3D.net's hybrid integration (GameLift Anywhere) acknowledges co-opetition. Represents the primary competitive threat given scale and bundled offerings.

Direct peers

• Vultr: Vultr provides cloud compute, bare metal, and managed Kubernetes across 32+ global locations with developer-friendly pricing. Comparable to i3D.net's FlexMetal bare metal cloud offering and global PoP strategy, though Vultr is more horizontal while i3D.net is gaming-specialized.
• OVHcloud: OVHcloud operates one of the largest bare metal and private cloud networks globally with strong European presence. Directly competes with i3D.net in dedicated servers, hosted private cloud, and gaming infrastructure with similar pricing models and target customers.
• G-Core Labs: G-Core Labs provides global cloud infrastructure and CDN services with strong presence in gaming, esports broadcasting, and low-latency workloads. Directly comparable to i3D.net in serving gaming publishers with bare metal, managed hosting, and DDoS protection across multiple continents.
• Leaseweb: Leaseweb is a Netherlands-based hosting and dedicated server provider operating a global network with extensive DDoS protection. Closely comparable to i3D.net in terms of European origin, bare metal focus, gaming customer base, and managed hosting portfolio.
• Hetzner: Hetzner is a German hosting provider offering dedicated servers, cloud servers, and colocation with strong price-performance positioning. Comparable to i3D.net in serving developers and gaming workloads with dedicated infrastructure, though less specialized in latency-critical gaming than i3D.net.
• Zenlayer: Zenlayer operates a global edge cloud and bare metal infrastructure network focused on low-latency applications including gaming and emerging markets. Directly comparable to i3D.net's anycast backbone and emerging market PoP strategy, with similar emphasis on latency-sensitive workloads.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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