Panel Abstract: Exchange Point Techology and Architectures

Steve Feldman, Sigma Networks, moderator
Paul Vixie, PAIX/MFN
Bill St. Arnaud, CANARIE
Lane Patterson, Equinix
Mike Hughes, LINX

Public Internet exchange points have traditionally been built around LAN switches or PVC switches (ATM and Frame Relay.) New communication technologies are becoming readily available, such as MPLS, IP-over-optical, DWDM, and others.

In this session, panelists and the audience will discuss:

  • How can this new technology be used to improve public exchange points and build new ones?
  • What services to ISPs really need from exchange points?
  • What architectures best serve these needs?
  • Panelists represent exchange point providers, ISPs, and researchers.


    St. Arnaud Powerpoint presentation | HTML presentation
    Patterson Powerpoint presentation | HTML presentation
    Hughes HTML presentation
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