London Internet Exchange (LINX)

*Exclusive* As of this morning we officially have a new data centre PoP for our Manchester network loading... LINX Network Engineers Michael Heather and Ian Powell have been busy today starting the #LINXManchester network expansion into new data centre partner Lunar Digital. The announcement of the new partnership was confirmed in July of this year with the installation brought forward due to demand for LINX services at the site. As a team, we continue to take enquiries and prepare networks for LINX services at Lunar Digital, watch this space for a 'go live' update. 🚀 The former Equinix facility known as MA2, Reynolds House, was acquired by the Lunar Digital team in February 2023 and having access to LINX Manchester interconnection services was an essential asset for them and their customers. 🌐 Revist the news as it broke in July; https://lnkd.in/e-czWa99 LINX Manchester is just one of our regional interconnection hubs in the UK, with a maximum traffic peak of over 600Gbps it has experienced considerable growth in the last 12 - 18 months. #PeeringandMore #Engineering #UKNetworks #Manchester #TeamLINX #DigitalManchester #KeepTrafficLocal #NetworkExpansion #IXP

Great to see two of our LINX member networks come together to discuss some key topics in the fibre, altnet space right now. https://lnkd.in/eUpAgPsG Listen in to newly appointed CEO for B4RN - Broadband for the Rural North Ltd Tom Rigg ,(congratulations! 🎉 ) as he chats to Richard Tang, CEO of Zen Internet taking a deep dive into B4RN's business model, technically and commercially. A really insightful discussion from the origin of B4RN and their growth to the future of Openreach in rural areas of the UK and one touch switching. #altnet #fibre #broadband #peeringandmore #connectivity #UKaltnets

Earlier this year we welcomed existing LINX member network, Meta to #LINXNairobi, our interconnection hub for East Africa. Read our latest news article on the importance of global content networks like Meta at Internet Exchange Points ➡ https://lnkd.in/e9eGsjqX Jennifer Holmes, EMBA CCO for LINX comments; “A successful IXP needs a healthy mix of content and access networks to thrive, and here at LINX we are very excited that LINX member network, Meta, are present and peering at LINX Nairobi – for the good of the local internet community.” Reach out to schedule a meeting with the LINX team next week at #ITWAfrica in Nairobi and find out more about a free technical workshop on peering with Meta and more details on how to connect into LINX Nairobi for improved network control and performance - https://lnkd.in/eySiJAXk #PeeringandMore #Interconnection #NetworkLatency #IXP #ITWAfrica2024 #KeepingtheWorldConnected

Still time to register... Going live at 9am BST! Our upcoming webinar is on Private VLAN (PVLAN) and Closed User Groups (CUG). This session is tailored for network professionals seeking to enhance their understanding while exploring practical use cases that can be applied in real-world scenarios. Why You Should Attend: - Deep Dive into PVLANs: Learn about the advantages and flexibility of Private VLANs and how to configure them for optimal network isolation and security. - Understanding CUGs: Discover the benefits and implementation strategies of Closed User Groups to maintain secure and efficient communication within your network. - Expert Guidance: Gain insights from seasoned experts. - Interactive Session: Participate in a live Q&A to address your specific queries or questions. https://lnkd.in/enVHvCiY

We are pleased to share the arrival of LINX Protect, our new DDoS mitigation service for our global members. Mike Hellers, Product Development Manager for LINX says; “We are offering this service as a free value add to the LINX membership. By directing the affected traffic to a specific IP next-hop this ensures that no traffic will reach the original destination which means peering, connectivity and other infrastructure in the members AS can remain unaffected and any DDoS traffic is dropped closer to the source.” Read the latest news in full here https://lnkd.in/eq_9Hk2P #DDoS #NetworkSecurity #Data #PeeringandMore #DDoSMitigation

Don't forget the #LearnwithLINX webinar this Wednesday! Registration is open for you to join us and learn more about additional services at Internet Exchange Points like LINX. This session will focus on private VLAN and closed user groups. Find out more about the session and register here https://lnkd.in/enVHvCiY

Meet with the LINX team this September at various industry events. Whether you are an existing LINX member network or keen to know more about our low latency interconnection solutions in the UK, US and Africa - let's connect. PTC'DC in Washington - Look out for Colin Peckham and Kurt-Erik "Kurtis" Lindqvist, and find out more about our US Internet Exchange Point #LINXNoVA 🇺🇸 ITW Africa in Nairobi - Inga Turner, Halil Kama, Jennifer Holmes, Nurani Nimpuno will be attending and exhibiting. Schedule your meeting via the meeting tool or pop by our stand (301) to find out more about our Africa strategy and #LINXNairobi the interconnection hub for East Africa 🇰🇪 European Peering Forum - EPF in Vienna - always an extremely productive event where we are proud to be co hosts each year. Look out for Richard Petrie, Kurt-Erik "Kurtis" Lindqvist, Inga Turner, Colin Peckham, Halil Kama Public Sector Cloud Services, Infrastructure and AI 2024 in Edinburgh - Meet with Terence Carr and Lynsey Buckingham to find out more about how LINX are serving the public sector from colocation to peering services and more at #LINXScotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Reach out to attend our pre event networking breakfast on Tuesday 24th Sept. In person connections are so valuable so if you are attending any of these events, or future ones, we'd love to meet, check in and see how we can support your network further. https://lnkd.in/eNk-UUrN #PeeringandMore #PTCDC #ITWAfrica #PublicSectorCloud24 #EPF2024 #EPF17 #Peering #Interconnection #NetworkRedundancy #Networks #IXP

We welcome CMC Networks to #LINXNairobi as not only a connected network but as a LINX ConneXions Reseller Partner. No physical presence in Nairobi? No problem, CMC are able to transport networks to our Nairobi hub for peering and more from anywhere on their network. #Karibu #PeeringandMore Find out more https://lnkd.in/eySiJAXk or meet with our teams at #ITWAfrica2024

Are you up to speed on the switch to digital telephony here in the UK? ☎ Check out our latest article as we explore how our Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) is essential for networks wanting to be part of the Microsoft Operator Connect Program providing Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) connectivity with Teams. #PeeringandMore #VoiceOverIP #VOIP #PSTN #DigitalTelephony #Connectivity #LINX #Peering #Networks #MicrosoftTeams #IXP

We are proud to be supporting #AfPIF2024 as a Fellowship Sponsor. The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Fellowship, now hosted by the Internet Society, offers a transformative four-month program designed to equip 15 individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle these challenges head-on. Through the fellowship, participants deepen their expertise and drive meaningful impact, focusing on addressing challenges in interconnection, peering, and traffic exchange while maximizing opportunities for Internet growth at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum. Wishing everyone a productive forum this week! If you want to know more about LINX services in Africa take a look - https://lnkd.in/eySiJAXk 🌐 #AfPIF #IXP #Interconnection #Internet #Africa #LINX #PeeringandMore #LINXNairobi #Engineering #GoodoftheInternet #Connectivity