LINXcast

On the IXP database there are 737 different Internet exchange points listed globally but how much do you know about them? This podcast will go some way to explain how a multi-site exchange like LINX operates and runs its network.

To start off LINX CEO, Kurtis Lindqvist, talks about the LINX strategy which has four main areas of focus. These are economies of scale, its regional Internet Exchange strategy, LINX’s broader interconnection offerings, plus longtail and future growth opportunities. How do these combine and relate to company objectives? How does competition and the wider interconnection market as a whole fit in?

Obviously for a tech business investment is critical to stay relevant. LINX Chief Technical Officer, Richard Petrie, covers network developments such as 400GE, IT computer services, observability, tooling, equipment delivery timescales, and the LINX member portal. Automation and APIs are becoming increasingly important and Richard, along with Riccardo Verzeni, LINX Software Manager, will discuss those too.

At the beginning of the year, LINX introduced a new pricing structure. This greatly simplifies the capacity upgrade process and offers greater flexibility in adding different services on member ports. LINX Product Manager, Mike Hellers, explains how additional LINX services are integral to the LINX pricing model.

Peering has traditionally been the primary focus for an Internet exchange point but today it is more about being an interconnection hub. An Internet exchange needs to be able to provide a range of different products and services, whatever a network’s requirements may be. 

In the final section, we’re going to look at the important issue of Internet regulation. LINX is proud to have been able to offer public affairs support to its members for many years, and indeed it is a core LINX function. LINX Director of Legal and Policy, Malcolm Hutty, provides an overview of the key policy developments that could potentially impact LINX members at every member meeting.

We would very much recommend you visit the LINX YouTube channel to watch extended playbacks of all the presentations featured in this podcast. These were originally part of the LINX115 member meeting which was held in February.

• LINX115: LINX CEO Update (Kurtis Lindqvist)
• LINX115: LINX Technology Update (Richard Petrie & Riccardo Verzeni)
• LINX115: LINX Product Update (Mike Hellers)
• LINX115: Public Affairs Update (Malcolm Hutty)

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In the first full episode of series three of LINXcast we'll be asking why there aren’t more females in the UK choosing to study computing and technology. What can be done to encourage more young people to consider careers in our industry?

To help find out more we have an interview with two computer science students, Silvia Gelina and Hamnah Rassen, who LINX invited in on work experience. They will be joined by LINX’s Anne Bates, Head of Exchange Platforms who will tell us about the development program being run by LINX.

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This is a special preview edition for series three of the London Internet Exchange podcast, LINXcast.

Each episode will feature telecoms and networking chat and topical discussion from key Internet industry professionals.

To kick off we look ahead to the LINX115 member meeting which takes place on 22nd February at 2:00pm GMT.

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As a flavour to the style of the event program, we hear from LINX Director of Legal & Policy, Malcolm Hutty. He talks about the Telecoms Security Bill, the draft Online Harms Bill, Digital Services Regulation, and more.

You can watch his full presentation on the LINX YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/7bnSiWZ29LM

If you have an interest in the Internet and technology in general this could be the podcast for you so subscribe today.

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This is a special bonus episode of LINXcast, which includes a round-up of the end-of-year stats from the London Internet Exchange. Host, Jez Orbell, also provides some personal reflections as we head into 2022.

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This is a special end-of-season episode of LINXcast, which includes a feature on the recently launched 400 Gigabit Ethernet port service launched in association with LINX's new partner, Nokia. LINX CTO Richard Petrie, and LINX Enterprise Architect Mariano Juliá, provide an overview of the project and predict how they expect the market to develop in the near to mid-term.

In November LINX CEO presented his quarterly update at the LINX114 member meeting. This included the results from the latest membership survey and his analysis of the findings are featured here.

Finally, LINXcast host Jez Orbell, provides a quick-fire review of just some of the highlights from LINX's year. A lot has happened so hold on to your hats!

Bonus content for this episode can be accessed via the following links:

• LINX enabling 400GE access for interconnection and peering (Nokia video)
• LINX114: CEO update and Membership Survey results (Kurtis Lindqvist)
• LINX News archive (2021 in review)

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This episode of LINXcast is a panel session on content access as featured at the LINX114 member meeting of the London Internet Exchange.

Moderated by Simon Beevers, a member of the LINX Programme Committee, the panel features Ronan Mullally (Akamai Technologies), Ben Nicklin (Limelight Networks) and Tom Rigg (Broadband for the Rural North - B4RN). Among the questions covered were:

• Capacity planning: How do you approach it? How do you manage normal growth and then separately, how do you handle special events or "unexpected growth".
• Do service providers have the "tools" and processes to influence how traffic is delivered? (i.e across existing caches, or specific interconnections (peering, private or public).
• And the other way around, meaning what methods are content networks using to decide where and how to deliver traffic?
• What opportunities are there for service providers and content delivery networks to work together?

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This episode of LINXcast features Richard Tang, Founder & Chairman of Zen Internet, talking about the development and future of full fibre broadband. Richard reflects on his experience of the last 25 years and gives his views on past lessons that will help us plan for the 2020s decade, as well as things we can expect that will be completely new.

Richard has spoken at LINX member events before and his presentations are always thought-provoking and insightful, particularly on artificial intelligence (AI). These can be viewed on the LINX YouTube Channel.

• LINX114: The Decade of Full Fibre Broadband
• LINX105: When AI becomes super-intelligent
• LINX103: The rise of the Internet and the history of Zen

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This episode of LINXcast previews the launch of the new LINX membership portal from the London Internet Exchange. Hosted by Jez Orbell, his guests were Mike Hellers (LINX Product Development Manager), Riccardo Verzeni (LINX Software Engineering Manager), and Katrina Smith (LINX Membership Manager).

Among the topics covered were:

• An overview of what the LINX portal is and why is it important for LINX members
• The development process
• The technical framework of the new portal including front and back end
• Security and authentication
The main features available from launch
• The features that members will see introduced over time
• The next steps in the development of the portal

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This episode of LINXcast focuses on the new LINX pricing model set to be introduced in 2022. Hosted by Jez Orbell, his guest was LINX CEO, Kurtis Lindqvist.

As part of the 2022 budget process, the LINX board and staff carried out a thorough review of LINX pricing models and strategy. Following this, there will be several changes to LINX pricing from the new year. The vast majority of members will pay less than they do today, with all members having more flexibility in their choice of services.

The aim has been to create a smoother and affordable capacity upgrade path for members across the various usage levels and services LINX provides.

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This episode of LINXcast focuses on the topic of cloud computing and its role in the FinTech and Enterprise sectors.

Hosted by Jez Orbell, our guest is LINX Senior Peering Advisor, Halil Kama. The discussion covered how the cloud market is developing, issues such as resilience and security, and how peering with an Internet exchange like LINX can help businesses keep control of their data.

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