How Data Centers Can Offer Internet Exchange Services Without Building Their Own IX
FD-IX Remote Peering gives your facility access to a carrier-grade peering fabric across the Midwest and beyond, using only a Layer 2 transport connection.
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What is AI Gravity?
FD-IX introduces AI GravityMost networks move traffic toward users. AI operates differently. It draws resources toward the compute environment. This effect is called AI gravity. Data, storage, and networks begin to cluster around large AI compute environments, just as planets pull objects into orbit. Once the compute lands somewhere, everything
Hurricane Electric Upgrades to 100G on FD-IX Indianapolis
Hurricane Electric (AS6939) has upgraded its presence on the FD-IX Indianapolis fabric to a full 100G port.
AI traffic moves faster when its local
AI traffic does not behave like normal internet traffic. Traditional transit models were built for north–south traffic. That means users pulling content from somewhere else.
How to Join FD-IX: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide
Joining FD-IX connects your network directly to other Internet providers, content networks, and cloud platforms. The result is faster paths, lower latency, and less reliance on paid transit.
How peering can help weather related surges
Weather often reminds us that the Internet is a physical thing. Even though we call it “the cloud,” it depends on fiber in the ground, routers in buildings, and people at home, all of whom respond to the same storm
FD-IX Heads to FISPA Live in Nashville
FD-IX will be at FISPA Live in Nashville, and we’re looking forward to good conversations with ISPs, vendors, and operators who care about keeping traffic local and networks efficient.