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FS#24 - OrdCom at the heart of the European Internet
OrdCom has just extended its network by 500 km, reaching Amsterdam, Holland, and has connected to one of the largest Internet exchange points
in the world, the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX).
The Internet, being a network of networks, is built on exchanges.
This is where exchange points (IXPs) come into play: the networks of service providers (ISPs), telecom operators, access providers (ISPs), and hosting providers can exchange traffic directly.
Thus, more than 56,000 additional networks (routes) are directly
connected to OrdCom's network, representing more than 10% of the global Internet (which has approximately 440,000+ V4 routes). Many new exchange requests are still being negotiated.
This operation (which wasn't without some issues) is worth it, as it provides many more direct connections for your services and infrastructures hosted by OrdCom. That's now over 60,000 V4 routes. The direct consequences are better throughput, less latency, more security, and greater stability.
Next stop: London with Linx.
More information on AMX-IX: http://www.ams-ix.net
OrdCom's peering policy is, as usual, open, and all agreements are welcome. If you are an AS interested in peering with the OrdCom network (AS), please contact us: contact@ordcom.net We are present on FranceIX and via SFINX in Paris and now AMS-IX in Amsterdam.
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