GPIEX Offers The Same Benefits Of An Internet Exchange

ALBANY, N.Y. - June 14, 2018 - PRLog -- An Internet Exchange Point or IXP is a physical platform that allows different Internet connected networks to exchange Internet traffic between their systems by means of bi-lateral peering arrangements; in other words an IXP is essentially a data center containing network switches that route traffic between the different member companies that share the costs of maintaining the physical infrastructure.

GPIEX offers the same benefits of an Internet Exchange; in order for peering to work efficiently, Internet Exchanges offer a neutral local network where any carrier, ISP or network operator can connect and exchange traffic. The IX uses switching equipment to build the local network, by placing equipment in existing carrier neutral data centers sometimes in more than one location for redundancy purposes, and uses dark fiber to interconnect those locations.

Without IXPs, traffic going from one network to another would potentially rely on an intermediary network to carry the traffic from source to destination. Sometimes this scenario is okay but other especially when data travels a long distance can have a negative effect. The GPIEX IX is an Internet Exchange point or "public peering point" that allows networks to exchange traffic through a common switch fabric. Peering is done on a settlement-free basis. To enjoy these benefits some of the requirements to become a member of GPIEX IX are physical presence in a GPIEX facility, an exchange point IP address for the border router (GPIEX provided) among others. GPIEX provides premium network interconnection services and operates several carrier and data center-neutral Internet Exchanges internationally at the most affordable prices in the market.

To learn more visit: http://gpiex.net or call: 518-375-2233