DE-CIX and IRAQ-IXP have announced that the new Internet Exchange, 'IRAQ-IXP powered by DE-CIX', is now live and connecting networks. Twelve networks are already connected or in the process of connecting to the new data center and carrier neutral IX.
The interconnection platform is hosted in the IRAQ-IXP data center in Baghdad and operated by DE-CIX under the DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) model. The IX will in future also be directly connected to the world’s largest interconnection ecosystem through DE-CIX Istanbul and DE-CIX Frankfurt. This allows customers to access thousands of networks globally.
IRAQ-IXP powered by DE-CIX is built on DE-CIX’s interconnection infrastructure, offering peering, cloud connectivity, and enterprise-grade interconnection services. The interconnection platform is set to serve as a hub for regional connectivity, enabling local networks to benefit from low-latency interconnection and the localization of global content, while increasing network stability, scalability, and security.
Ivo Ivanov, CEO, DE-CIX
The millions of users in Iraq deserve digital services of state-of-the-art quality. This requires the best local infrastructure possible, which DE-CIX is delighted to contribute to. With a strong and diverse landscape of Internet service and network providers, Iraq is in need of local interconnection to create local data and content gravity, and its Internet connectivity will be strongly enhanced through the new IX. IRAQ-IXP powered by DE-CIX is the ideal place for international networks interested in reaching this important Middle Eastern market. The new IX, established through the partnership between DE-CIX and IRAQ-IXP, will unleash the potential of the country’s emerging digital economy by providing better performance and user experience of content and applications, and affordable and high-quality Internet access for enterprises and individuals.
Ahmed Rakwi, CEO, IRAQ-IXP
We have a strong vision to provide improved connection services to our customers, taking care of data flow in terms of speed and comprehensive security. IRAQ-IXP powered by DE-CIX is set to serve local, regional, and international ISPs, CDNs, content and cloud, as well as enterprise networks, covering the interconnection demand of our customers. This partnership will improve the resilience of local and regional connectivity, lower the latency of data traffic, and improve the performance of cloud-based resources and applications.
