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AMS-IX and Milan-IX Partner to Launch Cross-IX

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10 December 2024

AMS-IX and MIX (Milan Internet Exchange) announced the launch of a new Cross-IX service, an innovative solution set to transform connectivity across Europe’s major peering hubs.

As the first step in this partnership, MIX customers can now connect directly to AMS-IX Amsterdam, gaining seamless access to over 850 networks exchanging more than 14 Tbps of traffic—all through a single connection.

Unveiled during the Salotto 2024 event, where over 1,300 members of the interconnection community gathered, this partnership represents a significant step forward in expanding peering opportunities across Europe.

MIX is the second European Internet Exchange to offer customers the opportunity to expand their connectivity network through the AMS-IX ecosystem. In May 2024, Netnod in Sweden also took the step towards a Cross-IX connection with AMS-IX. As the Cross-IX service grows, customers at participating Internet Exchanges will gain access to hundreds of new, unique networks. The goal of Cross-IX is to provide a simple and cost-effective way to connect to Europe’s major connectivity hubs, without the need for CAPEX in hardware or colocation.

Transport costs are included in the Cross-IX pricing, and all connections can be managed via a single contract, provisioned on either an existing or new port. As of today, the Cross-IX service from Milan Internet Exchange to AMS-IX in Amsterdam is live, allowing Milan IX customers to easily expand their networks with just one connection. In the next phase, AMS-IX customers will also benefit from a direct connection to Milan Internet Exchange, where over 420 ASNs exchange more than 2.8 Tbps of traffic.

Alessandro Talotta, Executive President & Chairman MIX:

"AMS-IX has always been a strategic partner for MIX. Milan and Amsterdam are two key areas for data development, and with this collaboration, MIX aims to strengthen its leadership by working alongside one of the most virtuous players in the Internet world. The agreement allows both organizations to expand their customer portfolios, providing the opportunity to seamlessly connect Milan and Amsterdam. A concrete example is the support offered to small local operators who need to virtualize their presence across borders. This agreement will further enrich MIX's service portfolio."

Peter van Burgel, CEO of AMS-IX:

“It is exciting to see another innovative connectivity partner like MIX offering their clients an expanded connectivity ecosystem through our Cross-IX service. With Cross-IX, customers of MIX and customers and members of AMS-IX can easily extend their ecosystem of networks without risk, delay, hardware requirements or additional administrative burdens. As we continue to build out our Cross-IX service, customers will be able to access to hundreds of connected networks across Europe with just one connection.”

About MIX

MIX is Italy’s leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP), providing network interconnection services that enable operators to exchange Internet traffic.

The MIX interconnection platform offers customers an opportunity to exchange Internet traffic with enhanced network performances, increased data flow control, reducing latency and IP-Transit costs.

MIX customers directly exchange traffic using a network of interconnected switches hosted in a secure environment.

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