Sir Patchalot and Margaret Patcher are the names for our new patch robots
Out of the many name suggestions we have received for our two new patch robots, Sir Patchalot and Margaret Patcher were the names an overwhelming majority chose at the DE-CIX TechMeeting in Frankfurt. The TechMeeting was a blast: we discussed 5G, peering, the future of interconnection, and many more topics. Read more about it below. In addition, we'll report on the DE-CIX annual report 2018, our VirtualPNI service, and many more topics. Enjoy the newsletter!
DE-CIX Annual Report 2018: Strong global turnover and customer growth characterize internationalization
At the end of 2018, the DE-CIX Internet Exchanges connected almost 1,600 customers worldwide, a growth of close to 30 percent in comparison with 2017. The connected customer capacity grew by over 35 percent to more than 45 Terabits, and the total number of 100 GE ports across all DE-CIX locations now stands at more than 300, a rise of 45 percent. Read more.
Introducing at DE-CIX Frankfurt: Sir Patchalot and Margaret Patcher
Patchy McPatchbot, the first patch robot at an Internet Exchange worldwide, is getting company – and you helped us to choose their names. At the DE-CIX TechMeeting, an overwhelming majority decided that the two new patch robots will be named Sir Patchalot and Margaret Patcher. Read more.
Now live: Location-based redistribution control via the route servers
We’re happy to announce that location-based redistribution control via our route servers is now possible at the DE-CIX locations where we offer the GlobePEER Remote service (except Berlin and Moscow). With this new feature, we’ve added the possibility to control the redistribution of advertised prefixes not only on an ASN basis but also on geolocation basis. Read more.
Available IPv4 routes shown on connected customer lists
In addition to the overall network count, we now also display the number of available IPv4 routes at the route servers above the connected networks list of every exchange. The information is extracted out of the DE-CIX Looking Glass, and you can jump from the connected networks lists directly to the respective route server information with the Looking Glass button. Read more.
Introducing: DE-CIX VirtualPNI
With the VirtualPNI service, not only can you establish virtual private connections within a metro region but also between metro regions. It can be used for MPLS connections, enterprise network traffic, or the selling of transit or paid peering. You can save on Capex and Opex as no additional equipment is needed, and you can easily extend the reach of your own network by using the DE-CIX infrastructure. Read more.
From cool stuff that works to Sir Patchalot and Margaret Patcher – DE-CIX TechMeeting 2019
We are sure everyone who was there agrees: This year’s DE-CIX TechMeeting was a blast. More than 100 network engineers, network architects, peering managers and the like joined us. One thing we've found out: All you need to show the effect of latency is a small ball on a cord, a test person with virtual reality glasses, and someone who throws the ball. Read more.
DE-CIX behind the scenes: Meet Wolfgang Tremmel
The peering community meets at several events throughout the year, but very often, people don’t know more than the job title and perhaps a little bit about what people do at DE-CIX. With this DE-CIX behind the scenes series, we will give you a little bit more information about the DE-CIX team, their everyday work, and what drives them – at work, but also personally. Read more.
dotmagazine interview with Ivo Ivanov: Connectivity as a key differentiator for data centers
dotmagazine interviews Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX International, on the value of quality connectivity services for enterprises and data centers. Read the interview.
We've photoshopped a little in order to integrate our robots, but don't they look nice in the middle of the people who decided on their names? Have a look at the pictures of this year's DE-CIX TechMeeting here.
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