In the past decade, technology has transformed the way we live and work, reaching every corner of society and reshaping our daily interactions. As demand for faster and more reliable connectivity grows, businesses must adapt to thrive in this fast-paced digital landscape.

One key solution to enhancing connectivity is through Internet exchanges, which offer reliable interconnection options crucial for business growth—especially in rapidly digitizing markets like Indonesia. In this article, we’ll explore what an Internet exchange is, its benefits, and how it can propel your business forward in a competitive digital environment.

What is an Internet Exchange exactly?

Internet Exchange (IX) peering is a process and facility where two or more networks are able to exchange data directly without any intervention from a third party. These processes and facilities support Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and other businesses to transmit data and information much more quickly and efficiently through closer paths with minimal latency. 

Read more: Empowering Networks: Leveraging Internet Exchanges for Improved Connectivity

How does it help your business grow?

According to the International Trade Administration, Indonesia’s digital economy is projected to surpass over hundred of billions US Dollar by 2025. This makes Indonesia one of the fastest growing digital economies with rapid internet penetration by a younger tech-savvy population as the main driver force. 

Therefore, time, speed, and data are invaluable assets for any business, especially in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Businesses should keep up with the competitive environment to keep improving and fulfill their stakeholders wants and needs. This is where Internet Exchange (IX) peering comes into play. 

Edge Peering Internet Exchange (EPIX) 

EPIX is a carrier neutral, ultra high speed Internet exchange, enabled by a high performance, high-density, fully redundant network platform. EPIX facilitates seamless IP traffic exchange for all our peering members, including carriers, ISPs, content providers, and enterprises, all at competitive rates. Whether your goal is to optimize network performance, enhance redundancy, or lower operational costs, EPIX provides the perfect platform for global connectivity.

Our Edge Peering Internet Exchange (EPIX), has been available in EDGE1 Jakarta and EDGE2 Jakarta with its peak traffic of 650 Gbps and a total of 15,000 prefixes as of October 2024. EPIX offers a reliable, high-quality, carrier-neutral service with ultra-high-speed internet exchange, exceptional performance, and a fully redundant network. In addition, as of 2024, EDGE DC is trusted by over 60 Internet Service Providers (ISPs), making it one of the most reliable network ecosystems in Indonesia.

What EPIX offers?

• Guaranteed availability – commercial Internet Exchange with 99.9% SLA offering with 24/7/365 NOC team on standby
• Simple operation – single port to manage multiple peers  and also support bilateral peering agreement
• Improved performance – reduce network hops to exchange participants and add alternative path to existing peers 
• Reduced cost – provide another option for paid transit, and further saving for peering infrastructure cost 
• Better visibility – one stop portal for visibility of Data Center and Network services

(Source: Digital Edge EPIX Jakarta 30 October 2024)

Conclusion

In summary, with the rapid growth of the digital economy in Indonesia, Internet Exchange (IX) peering brings copious benefits for your business to grow—from faster data delivery to reduced operational costs. Whether you are internet service providers or content providers looking to grow your business in Indonesia, EPIX can be the ideal platform for you to connect and optimize your network performance. Book an offline visit below and our team will assist with your question.