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Stories
Every day, the internet influences the lives of people, enterprises and societies. Here are some fascinating stories about how the internet ecosystem changed the way businesses are being run.
13 September 2023
5 reasons why Enterprises are adding Peering as part of their digital transformation strategy
Secure, optimised, and reliable connectivity is a must for any company that wants to beat the competition. Peering can contribute significantly to that goal.
30 August 2023
Can you handle a DDOS-attack of 900,000 RPS?
DDOS-attacks are on the rise all over Europe as Russian hacktivist groups seem keen to disrupt key industries and logistics. The attacks are growing in intensity and complexity and are challenging Europe’s digital resilience. Are you ready for a DDOS attacks that hits an intensity of almost 900,000 requests per second?
9 August 2023
How stuff works: What is an ASN and why do you need it?
In 1989, the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) emerged from ketchup-stained napkins, shaping the exchange of routing information among independent IP networks. Its evolution over 29 years has made BGP the heart of the Internet. Central to BGP is the concept of Autonomous Systems (AS), defined by unique numbers. Initially, public AS numbers were embraced by ISPs, but today, over 87,000 ASNs empower diverse industries, offering advantages like IP address independence and enhanced network stability. Delve into the journey of ASNs and their pivotal role in modern connectivity.
28 July 2023
Building MN-IX with IX-as-a-Service
Case-study: How AMS-IX helped Batelco with setting up their own Internet Exchange in Manama.
23 June 2023
Q&A - Microsoft Azure Peering Service via AMS-IX
Frequent asked questions about Microsoft Azure Peering Service.
16 June 2023
Simplifying Network Management with Microsoft Azure Peering Services
Microsoft has partnered with internet exchange providers (IXPs), such as AMS-IX to provide reliable and performant public connectivity via MAPS.
4 May 2023
Building a Strong Digital Ecosystem in the Middle East
Hani Askar, Chief Global Business Officer at Batelco, discusses the value of an Internet Exchange for the Gulf region.
28 June 2021
Core Move: Flipping a bowl of spaghetti without losing the sauce
Blog by Tim Vriend (Manager Delivery & Operations) about the migration of the core node of the AMS-IX Amsterdam platform.
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