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Driving Innovation in Internet Exchange Standards

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AMS-IX

13 February 2024

In 2023, the IX-API initiative made significant progress and growth in advancing Internet exchange standards through significant collaborations and developments. Notable enhancements were made throughout the year in the specification, progress in open-source implementations, and increased interest from implementers. The IX-API initiative has been instrumental in advancing Internet exchange standards through significant developments and collaborations.

One major achievement in 2023 was the expansion of the specification to include layer 3 for the first time. This extension incorporates important routing functions and BGP configuration for Cloud services, marking a crucial moment in the standard's evolution. Additionally, a new specification for peers' statistics and capacity sharing was introduced. Notably, DE-CIX's proprietary extension for Cloud Router has been integrated into the core specification, showcasing the collaborative nature of the IX-API community.

Richard Petrie, CTO of LINX: “The implementation and release of the network statistics feature by LINX mark a tangible step forward for IX-API’s standards. It is gratifying to see theoretical advancements materialize into practical solutions. LINX remains dedicated to the collaborative spirit of IX-API, and we anticipate these developments will foster a more robust and efficient internet exchange ecosystem.”

Ruben van den Brink, CTO of AMS-IX: “If you are considering to thoroughly automate your interconnectivity services or if you run an IX that wants to play a role in the future, software driven architecture of the digital landscape, then this is the time to dive into IX-API. Let 2024 be the big year of adoption! "

Marcos Sanz Grossón, Head of Global Software at DE-CIX: “The acceptance of DE-CIX’s proprietary extension into the core specification underscores the collaborative spirit of IX-API. These developments in 2023 reinforce the importance of adaptability and innovation in internet exchange standards. DE-CIX is proud to be part of this transformative journey, and we are committed to contributing further to the success of IX-API.”

Richard Petrie, CTO of LINX: “The implementation and release of the network statistics feature by LINX mark a tangible step forward for IX-API’s standards. It is gratifying to see theoretical advancements materialize into practical solutions. LINX remains dedicated to the collaborative spirit of IX-API, and we anticipate these developments will foster a more robust and efficient internet exchange ecosystem.”

Diverse Implementors and New Entrants

IX-API continues to nurture a diverse ecosystem, welcoming contributions from existing implementors and the addition of new players in the field. Alongside renowned implementations such as AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX, and Digital Realty, new entrants like JP-NAP and France-IX demonstrate a growing interest and recognition of the value that IX-API brings to the internet exchange landscape.

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