News / Announcements
LeaseWeb partners with LU-CIX - LeaseWeb partners with more Internet exchanges than any other data host in Europe
07.09.2010
Luxembourg, September 7th, 2010 - LeaseWeb, a provider of advanced hosting infrastructure solutions, today announced a partnership with LU-CIX, the Luxembourg Commercial Internet eXchange. This partnership brings LeaseWeb’s peering contracts to twenty, the largest number of any data host in Europe.
Peering lessens traffic via data exchange, avoiding the use of third parties. Partnerships of this nature therefore enhance network speed and build an association of technology companies who exchange data without additional costs. Each new partnership is therefore another important step towards achieving an affordable and reliable broadband Internet service.
“Both LeaseWeb and LU-CIX acknowledge the importance of building and maintaining lasting relationships to provide a wider, stronger and more accessible Internet.” said Bastiaan Spandow, network architect at LeaseWeb, who continued to comment; “One of the major elements of the LeaseWeb network structure is the high quantity of peer to peer data sharing. This offers our users a wider, more reliable and faster network with no financial implications.”
Marco Houwen, President of LU-CIX asbl, says “We are proud to partner with such a high profile and leading data host as LeaseWeb. This is another great step forward in the successful journey of LU-CIX and we hope that this relationship is a long lasting trade off of data and services. LU-CIX has enabled now Internet access providers to address directly with low latency a huge number of Internet sites hosted by LeaseWeb and its costumers.”
About LeaseWeb:
Established in the Netherlands in 1997, LeaseWeb is an Infrastructure as a Service provider (IaaS) and operator of a first-class worldwide network. It has a network uptime of 99.999%, which currently offers its customers an available bandwidth of more than 900 Gbps. Services include dedicated servers, virtualization and cloud, colocation and tailor-made IT infrastructure solutions.
LeaseWeb’s growing infrastructure currently spans four datacenters in the Amsterdam region, connecting with major telecom carriers. LeaseWeb peers with Internet exchanges in Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, New York, Brussels, Copenhagen, Paris, Budapest, Bucharest, Warsaw, Prague, Bratislava, Milan, Vienna, Stockholm, Oslo, Zurich, Madrid and Luxembourg.
The company offers IT infrastructure solutions to all industries, including accounting, banking and financial services, engineering, health care, manufacturing and technology, as well as the smallest start-ups seeking to develop a presence on the Internet. Customers include Wikimedia, Heineken, Starbucks, Royal Joh. Enschedé, Univé, AFAS and Twenga.
LeaseWeb partners with the IT industry's leading enterprises, including Microsoft, VMware, Dell, HP, Cisco, Intel, Cpanel and Parallels, to offer customers high quality solutions.
Further information:
Sophie Mackenzie/Denise Fraser
Firefly Communications
0207 025 8200
Leaseweb@fireflycomms.com
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet exchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of developing the Internet in Luxembourg. The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX is divided into two key entities: LU-CIX asbl, a non-profit organization which promotes the new structure as a major Internet platform, and LU-CIX Management GIE, an Economic Interest Group that will run the technical backend.
www.lu-cix.lu
Contact:
Melanie Delannoy
press@lu-cix.lu
ASTRA Broadband Services, BCE and SecureIT join the Luxembourg Commercial Internet Exchange, LU-CIX !
06.05.2010
Luxembourg, May 6th 2010 - We are proud to announce the arrival of 3 new major members within the Luxembourg Commercial Internet Exchange.
ASTRA Broadband Services (ABBS) a subsidiary of SES ASTRA, Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) and SecureIT have just joined the already non exhaustive list of members contributing to position Luxembourg as a major e-commerce and ICT location within Europe.
Edouard Wangen, President of LU-CIX Management GIE, notes “It’s another great step forward in the successful journey of LU-CIX. The arrival of these major players will not only improve Internet traffic routes but also the image of LU-CIX and thus Luxembourg within Europe thanks to their great notoriety”.
LU-CIX has also opened a new Point of Presence (PoP) at BCE/RTL’s headquarters in Kirchberg, the biggest Telehouse in Luxembourg. This will enable LU-CIX to attract more Internet and Content providers and allow them to peer on the Internet eXchange to make Luxembourg’s Internet even faster.
ABBS is a 100% owned subsidiary of SES ASTRA operating SES ASTRA’s satellite broadband access ASTRA2Connect.
ASTRA2Connect is marketed via wholesalers and internet service providers to the residential and industrial markets. The innovative service offers a highly reliable, always-on, interactive broadband internet access for flat service fees. ASTRA2Connect offers a unique possibility for households and companies in regions without terrestrial broadband connection to access broadband services. With a number of different service packages tailored to the needs of the customer, ASTRA2Connect perfectly closes the gap between the end user and the broadband technology.
BCE (www.bce.lu) is a European leader in technical services in the areas of television, radio, production and postproduction, telecommunication and IT. With its long experience on the media market, BCE’s team provides high quality services and will always find the solution that matches a specific project and budget. With more than 200 high qualified and motivated people, BCE serves about 400 clients in various sectors, such as TV channels, radio stations, film distributors, producers, advertising companies, telecommunications operators and public services.
SecureIT (www.secureit.lu) is the Premier European DataCenter to offer business-critical collocation infrastructure to dynamic overseas companies which provide Electronically Supplied Services (ESS) worldwide. We offer valuable, flexible and operational services to clients such as IBM, HP, SKYPE, etc. to help improve their productivity, security and operating efficiency. Thanks to its strategic and tax-wise location in Luxembourg, right in the heart of Europe, SecureIT is undoubtedly the prime location for ESS companies willing to set up an office in Europe, and expand their business to this very attractive market.
LU-CIX is proud to welcome these major players within its members.
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet exchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of developing the Internet in Luxembourg. The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX is divided into two key entities: LU-CIX asbl, a non-profit organization which promotes the new structure as a major Internet platform, and LU-CIX Management GIE, an Economic Interest Group that will run the technical backend.
www.lu-cix.lu
Contact:
Melanie Delannoy
press@lu-cix.lu
ASTRA Broadband Services (ABBS) a subsidiary of SES ASTRA, Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) and SecureIT have just joined the already non exhaustive list of members contributing to position Luxembourg as a major e-commerce and ICT location within Europe.
Edouard Wangen, President of LU-CIX Management GIE, notes “It’s another great step forward in the successful journey of LU-CIX. The arrival of these major players will not only improve Internet traffic routes but also the image of LU-CIX and thus Luxembourg within Europe thanks to their great notoriety”.
LU-CIX has also opened a new Point of Presence (PoP) at BCE/RTL’s headquarters in Kirchberg, the biggest Telehouse in Luxembourg. This will enable LU-CIX to attract more Internet and Content providers and allow them to peer on the Internet eXchange to make Luxembourg’s Internet even faster.
ABBS is a 100% owned subsidiary of SES ASTRA operating SES ASTRA’s satellite broadband access ASTRA2Connect.
ASTRA2Connect is marketed via wholesalers and internet service providers to the residential and industrial markets. The innovative service offers a highly reliable, always-on, interactive broadband internet access for flat service fees. ASTRA2Connect offers a unique possibility for households and companies in regions without terrestrial broadband connection to access broadband services. With a number of different service packages tailored to the needs of the customer, ASTRA2Connect perfectly closes the gap between the end user and the broadband technology.
BCE (www.bce.lu) is a European leader in technical services in the areas of television, radio, production and postproduction, telecommunication and IT. With its long experience on the media market, BCE’s team provides high quality services and will always find the solution that matches a specific project and budget. With more than 200 high qualified and motivated people, BCE serves about 400 clients in various sectors, such as TV channels, radio stations, film distributors, producers, advertising companies, telecommunications operators and public services.
SecureIT (www.secureit.lu) is the Premier European DataCenter to offer business-critical collocation infrastructure to dynamic overseas companies which provide Electronically Supplied Services (ESS) worldwide. We offer valuable, flexible and operational services to clients such as IBM, HP, SKYPE, etc. to help improve their productivity, security and operating efficiency. Thanks to its strategic and tax-wise location in Luxembourg, right in the heart of Europe, SecureIT is undoubtedly the prime location for ESS companies willing to set up an office in Europe, and expand their business to this very attractive market.
LU-CIX is proud to welcome these major players within its members.
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet exchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of developing the Internet in Luxembourg. The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX is divided into two key entities: LU-CIX asbl, a non-profit organization which promotes the new structure as a major Internet platform, and LU-CIX Management GIE, an Economic Interest Group that will run the technical backend.
www.lu-cix.lu
Contact:
Melanie Delannoy
press@lu-cix.lu
LU-CIX at ICT Spring and WebhostingDay
19.04.2010
LU-CIX took part in the ICT Spring event in Luxembourg and the Webhosting Day in Germany.
Find all pictures from this first participation here:
http://www.lu-cix.lu/gallery.html
Thank You for stopping by our booth!
Find all pictures from this first participation here:
http://www.lu-cix.lu/gallery.html
Thank You for stopping by our booth!
Global Crossing joins Luxembourg Commercial Internet Exchange (LU-CIX) and expands presence and portfolio in Luxembourg
11.03.2010
Luxembourg March 11th, 2010 - Global Crossing, a provider of global IP solutions and a Tier 1 Carrier, is expanding its presence in Luxemburg by becoming a member of LU-CIX, the Luxembourg Commercial Internet Exchange. This network expansion by Global Crossing offers enterprises, carriers and service providers, located within the country, access to the largest and most secure IP network globally.
Global Crossing provides high capacity backbone and transport services, global enterprise network services and internet access services to companies worldwide. It offers a wide range of data, voice and collaboration solutions. Until now, its presence in Luxemburg has been limited, but by becoming a member of LU-CIX, Global Crossing’s IP Transit and Direct Internet Access services can be provided either directly on Global Crossing’s equipment in eBRC Windhof, or via LU-CIX and all data centres where LU-CIX is accessible.
“This partnership and our recent investments in this region are extremely important to Global Crossing,” said Ted Higase, Managing Director EMEA at Global Crossing. “Luxembourg fits perfectly with our strategy of becoming Europe’s recognised leader in global, next generation IP solutions”.
“Global Crossing will now be able to deliver its global communication solutions to the financial, media and e-commerce sectors in Luxembourg, while also addressing the requirements of carriers, service providers and web-hosting companies in the country.”
“We are committed to our work within the region and to developing Luxembourg into a major European IT, telecommunications and Internet hub.”
To further enhance its presence in Luxembourg, the company has also opened a new Point of Presence at the BCE data centre with the installation of a new EtherExtendSM Access Service Router (ASR). The ASR provides Ethernet access to Global Crossing’s recently announced EtherSphere™ VPLS service, Layer 3 MPLS VPN service, and dedicated internet access.
LU-CIX is more than an Internet eXchange, it is a distribution platform for new creative Internet services. Thanks to its proximity to other Internet hubs such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or London, LU-CIX presents a smart alternative to established Internet eXchange points.
Marco Houwen, President of LU-CIX asbl, concludes, “We are proud to welcome such a high profile and leading Internet communications company that is Global Crossing, as a member of LU-CIX. This will certainly contribute to enhance LU-CIX’s activities even further and position Luxembourg as a strong European Internet hub”.
ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING:
Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) is a leading global IP and Ethernet solutions provider with the world's first integrated global IP-based network. The company offers an integrated suite of converged voice, data, & multimedia services with an industry leading customer experience and delivers service to approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as to 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs. It delivers converged IP services to more than 700 cities in more than 70 countries around the world.
Please visit www.globalcrossing.com for more information about Global Crossing
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet exchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of developing the Internet in Luxembourg. The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX is divided into two key entities: LU-CIX asbl, a non-profit organization which promotes the new structure as a major Internet platform, and LU-CIX Management GIE, an Economic Interest Group that will run the technical backend.
www.lu-cix.lu
Contact:
Melanie Delannoy
press@lu-cix.lu
Global Crossing provides high capacity backbone and transport services, global enterprise network services and internet access services to companies worldwide. It offers a wide range of data, voice and collaboration solutions. Until now, its presence in Luxemburg has been limited, but by becoming a member of LU-CIX, Global Crossing’s IP Transit and Direct Internet Access services can be provided either directly on Global Crossing’s equipment in eBRC Windhof, or via LU-CIX and all data centres where LU-CIX is accessible.
“This partnership and our recent investments in this region are extremely important to Global Crossing,” said Ted Higase, Managing Director EMEA at Global Crossing. “Luxembourg fits perfectly with our strategy of becoming Europe’s recognised leader in global, next generation IP solutions”.
“Global Crossing will now be able to deliver its global communication solutions to the financial, media and e-commerce sectors in Luxembourg, while also addressing the requirements of carriers, service providers and web-hosting companies in the country.”
“We are committed to our work within the region and to developing Luxembourg into a major European IT, telecommunications and Internet hub.”
To further enhance its presence in Luxembourg, the company has also opened a new Point of Presence at the BCE data centre with the installation of a new EtherExtendSM Access Service Router (ASR). The ASR provides Ethernet access to Global Crossing’s recently announced EtherSphere™ VPLS service, Layer 3 MPLS VPN service, and dedicated internet access.
LU-CIX is more than an Internet eXchange, it is a distribution platform for new creative Internet services. Thanks to its proximity to other Internet hubs such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or London, LU-CIX presents a smart alternative to established Internet eXchange points.
Marco Houwen, President of LU-CIX asbl, concludes, “We are proud to welcome such a high profile and leading Internet communications company that is Global Crossing, as a member of LU-CIX. This will certainly contribute to enhance LU-CIX’s activities even further and position Luxembourg as a strong European Internet hub”.
ABOUT GLOBAL CROSSING:
Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) is a leading global IP and Ethernet solutions provider with the world's first integrated global IP-based network. The company offers an integrated suite of converged voice, data, & multimedia services with an industry leading customer experience and delivers service to approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as to 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs. It delivers converged IP services to more than 700 cities in more than 70 countries around the world.
Please visit www.globalcrossing.com for more information about Global Crossing
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet exchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of developing the Internet in Luxembourg. The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX is divided into two key entities: LU-CIX asbl, a non-profit organization which promotes the new structure as a major Internet platform, and LU-CIX Management GIE, an Economic Interest Group that will run the technical backend.
www.lu-cix.lu
Contact:
Melanie Delannoy
press@lu-cix.lu
The Next Generation Internet is here - The Benefits of IPv6 explained during ICT Spring!
17.02.2010
Luxembourg February 17th, 2010 - The IPv6 Forum, in partnership with the Luxembourg Commercial Internet eXchange point, LU-CIX, will be holding a full day session about the next generation Internet and the benefits of IPv6, on March 15th during the ICT Spring in Luxembourg.
The workshop will be moderated by Latif Ladid, President of the IPv6 Forum, with key sessions about the implementation of IPv6 around the world, the security issues related to it, the role of IPv6 in an e-government strategy, its deployment in businesses and ISPs, and its interaction with infrastructure applications, green IT, as well as some key case studies.
“The deployment of IPv6 should be based on sound technical and business practices and expert knowledge. This event aspires to be a good source of genuine motivation and enticement to embrace IPv6 benefits”, states Latif Ladid, President IPv6 Forum.
Some high profile speakers will take part in this workshop: Dr Heinz-Werner Schuelting, CEO Deutschland Online; Merika Kaeo, IPv6 Security Expert; Wolfgang Fritsche, IABG; Jean-Marie Spaus, Director of the Telecommunications Division of P&TLuxembourg; Patrick Grossetete, ArchRock; Carlo Simon, from the center of communications of the Luxembourg Government; Cody Christman, Director of Product Engineering NTT Communications; Sebastien Ziegler, Swiss IPv6 Committee; Junaid Islam, CEO Vidder and Gert Döring, Consultant Spacenet.
ICT Spring Europe is the first edition of a conference in Luxembourg oriented towards business technology and its latest evolutions, with a great focus on International players’ needs and expectations.
ICT Spring Europe has announced a panel of 60 international speakers from Absolu Telecom, ArcelorMittal, Clearstream, Deutschland Online, eBay, Forrester, Gartner, Microsoft, Paypal, Philips, RTL, SES Astra, TomTom and many more. For more information on the event, please go to: www.ictspring.com
Claude Demuth, CEO of LU-CIX, concludes “Being an IPv6 peering provider, we are proud to have helped building this workshop, which will be truly educative and allow better understanding of where we are going, who are the key Internet players and the issues at stake”.
About the IPv6 Forum
The IPv6 Forum is a world-wide consortium of leading Internet service vendors, National Research & Education Networks (NRENs) and international ISPs, with a clear mission to promote IPv6 by improving market and user awareness, creating a quality and secure New Generation Internet and allowing world-wide equitable access to knowledge and technology. The key focus of the IPv6 Forum today is to provide technical guidance for the deployment of IPv6. IPv6 Summits are organized by the IPv6 Forum and staged in various locations around the world to provide industry and market with the best available information on this rapidly advancing technology.
For further information, please visit the IPv6 ISP Logo Program website: http://www.ipv6forum.com/ipv6_enabled
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet eXchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of enhancing the development of the Internet in Luxembourg.
The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX’s network infrastructure is located in the Tier-4 datacenters of eBRC in Windhof and LuxConnect in Bettembourg.
For further information, please visit the LU-CIX website:
http://www.lu-cix.lu
The workshop will be moderated by Latif Ladid, President of the IPv6 Forum, with key sessions about the implementation of IPv6 around the world, the security issues related to it, the role of IPv6 in an e-government strategy, its deployment in businesses and ISPs, and its interaction with infrastructure applications, green IT, as well as some key case studies.
“The deployment of IPv6 should be based on sound technical and business practices and expert knowledge. This event aspires to be a good source of genuine motivation and enticement to embrace IPv6 benefits”, states Latif Ladid, President IPv6 Forum.
Some high profile speakers will take part in this workshop: Dr Heinz-Werner Schuelting, CEO Deutschland Online; Merika Kaeo, IPv6 Security Expert; Wolfgang Fritsche, IABG; Jean-Marie Spaus, Director of the Telecommunications Division of P&TLuxembourg; Patrick Grossetete, ArchRock; Carlo Simon, from the center of communications of the Luxembourg Government; Cody Christman, Director of Product Engineering NTT Communications; Sebastien Ziegler, Swiss IPv6 Committee; Junaid Islam, CEO Vidder and Gert Döring, Consultant Spacenet.
ICT Spring Europe is the first edition of a conference in Luxembourg oriented towards business technology and its latest evolutions, with a great focus on International players’ needs and expectations.
ICT Spring Europe has announced a panel of 60 international speakers from Absolu Telecom, ArcelorMittal, Clearstream, Deutschland Online, eBay, Forrester, Gartner, Microsoft, Paypal, Philips, RTL, SES Astra, TomTom and many more. For more information on the event, please go to: www.ictspring.com
Claude Demuth, CEO of LU-CIX, concludes “Being an IPv6 peering provider, we are proud to have helped building this workshop, which will be truly educative and allow better understanding of where we are going, who are the key Internet players and the issues at stake”.
About the IPv6 Forum
The IPv6 Forum is a world-wide consortium of leading Internet service vendors, National Research & Education Networks (NRENs) and international ISPs, with a clear mission to promote IPv6 by improving market and user awareness, creating a quality and secure New Generation Internet and allowing world-wide equitable access to knowledge and technology. The key focus of the IPv6 Forum today is to provide technical guidance for the deployment of IPv6. IPv6 Summits are organized by the IPv6 Forum and staged in various locations around the world to provide industry and market with the best available information on this rapidly advancing technology.
For further information, please visit the IPv6 ISP Logo Program website: http://www.ipv6forum.com/ipv6_enabled
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet eXchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of enhancing the development of the Internet in Luxembourg.
The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX’s network infrastructure is located in the Tier-4 datacenters of eBRC in Windhof and LuxConnect in Bettembourg.
For further information, please visit the LU-CIX website:
http://www.lu-cix.lu
LU-CIX Welcomes Orange!
09.02.2010
Luxembourg, February 9th, 2010 - We are glad to announce the arrival of Orange as a new connecting member of LU-CIX, the Luxembourg Commercial EXchange, launched in October 2009 and based on a cross-industries initiative.
Orange is becoming the 12th connecting member of LU-CIX, after only 2 months of existence of the eXchange point. LU-CIX’s approach of openness and neutrality is comparable to the other major International centers such as AMS-IX (Amsterdam), LINX (London) and DE-CIX (Frankfurt).
Claude Demuth, CEO of LU-CIX explains, “We are glad to welcome a leading company such as Orange as a new connecting member. LU-CIX is a “business enabler” in the sense that we strongly contribute to the development of e-business projects and operate a state-of-the-art technology. This positions us at the same level as the major eXchange points in Europe”.
Orange Luxembourg is proud to enter into this new relationship and to be part of Luxembourg’s most important exchange and distribution platform. This will allow us to transfer data more efficiently and in a more appropriate way between carriers and optimize the European footprint for all Orange affiliates. The customer indirect benefits are obvious, bringing faster data transfer, more proximity for both business and consumer market.
LU-CIX is more than an Internet eXchange, it is a distribution platform for new creative Internet services. Thanks to its proximity to other Internet hubs such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or London, LU-CIX presents a smart alternative to established Internet eXchange points.
On the technological side, LU-CIX operates a state-of-the-art switching platform and customers can be connected by FE, GE and 10GE ports. The services comprise Public Peering, Quality-of-Service Peering, Multicast and Private VLANs at competitive prices. Besides, the LU-CIX platform supports IPv4 and IPv6 and is hosted in two distinct high quality Tier-4 datacenters.
For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.lu-cix.lu
About LU-CIX:
LU-CIX stands for Luxembourg Commercial Internet eXchange. LU-CIX was founded in 2009 based on a cross-industries initiative with the aim of enhancing the development of the Internet in Luxembourg.
The LU-CIX model of openness and neutrality is based on the philosophy of already existing international centers.
LU-CIX’s network infrastructure is located in the Tier-4 datacenters of eBRC in Windhof and LuxConnect in Bettembourg.
About Orange in Luxembourg :
Orange is a fully converged telecom operator offering fixed, mobile and ADSL services in Luxembourg. The company is a 100% subsidiary of Mobistar s.a. and has been operating on the Luxembourgish telecom market since May 2004.
Mobistar is one of the main actors in the world of telecommunications in Belgium and Luxembourg, active in mobile telephony, fixed telephony, ADSL and on other markets with a strong growth potential. The company develops innovative products and services for the residential and the business market. Mobistar is listed on the Brussels Stock Exchange and is part of the France Telecom group.
Contact:
Melanie Delannoy
press@lu-cix.lu
Commercial Launch of LU-CIX : " Connecting Europe in One Spot! "
15.10.2009
Luxembourg, October 13th 2009 - In the presence of the Minister for Communications and Media, François Biltgen, LU-CIX, the new commercial Internet Exchange point celebrates today its commercial launch during an inauguration gathering hundreds of people coming from the political and professional scene of Luxembourg and abroad.
The commercial launch is occurring only 7 months after the presentation of the project. "Our team has been working hard over the last months, in order to respect the deadlines that we imposed on ourselves", says Claude Demuth, CEO of LU-CIX. "During the summer, we finalized the installation of the technical platform and today we are ready to connect the first customers".
The LU-CIX platform is hosted in the datacenters of eBRC at Windhof and LuxConnect at Bettembourg. Both locations are qualified as Tier-4, i.e. the highest datacenter category. For its first year of existence, LU-CIX expects to reach 25 customers, either Internet access providers or suppliers of content or applications.
"The feedback is positive", underlines Marco Houwen, President of the Executive Committee, "as demonstrated by the arrival of many new members since our creation. Also, on September 29th and 30th, LU-CIX participated in its first international meeting, the Eco Kongress, which is the Annual Congress of the German association of the Internet Industry (eco, Verband der deutschen Internetwirtschaft e.V.); the contacts made during this conference were really encouraging".
LU-CIX has indeed an important role to play. At a time when the major European Internet hubs located in Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London are facing performance and congestion problems; LU-CIX positions itself as an attractive niche player.
Marco Houwen explains, "LU-CIX operates in a state-of-the-art technical environment, proposing abundant capacities at competitive prices. The initiatives of LuxConnect and TERALINK have dramatically improved the positioning of the country on the Internet map. Thus, to link for example Brussels to Frankfurt, we can now pass through Luxembourg, instead of bypassing it. This has obviously a great impact on the distance to cover, and as a result, on the quality of service that can be offered".
"LU-CIX offers a real alternative to the established Internet highways and Internet Exchange points", summarizes Claude Demuth. "Besides, the presence of numerous high profile companies such as Skype, PayPal or Real Networks is a significant factor of attraction that we will undoubtedly benefit from".
According to the OECD, 30,6% of the national employment is directly or indirectly linked to the ICT (information and communications technologies) sector. The establishment of new LU-CIX customers in Luxembourg should cause this rate to increase even further, thus actively reinforcing the diversification of the national economy.
Luxembourg’s international connectivity rose from 58 Gbps in 2006 to more than 3,8 Tbps in 2009. "LU-CIX is an excellent initiative", Minister Biltgen agrees. "It is the missing link that will contribute actively to the transformation of Luxembourg into a true Internet exchange, thereby putting our country irrevocably on the map of the European information highways".
The commercial launch is occurring only 7 months after the presentation of the project. "Our team has been working hard over the last months, in order to respect the deadlines that we imposed on ourselves", says Claude Demuth, CEO of LU-CIX. "During the summer, we finalized the installation of the technical platform and today we are ready to connect the first customers".
The LU-CIX platform is hosted in the datacenters of eBRC at Windhof and LuxConnect at Bettembourg. Both locations are qualified as Tier-4, i.e. the highest datacenter category. For its first year of existence, LU-CIX expects to reach 25 customers, either Internet access providers or suppliers of content or applications.
"The feedback is positive", underlines Marco Houwen, President of the Executive Committee, "as demonstrated by the arrival of many new members since our creation. Also, on September 29th and 30th, LU-CIX participated in its first international meeting, the Eco Kongress, which is the Annual Congress of the German association of the Internet Industry (eco, Verband der deutschen Internetwirtschaft e.V.); the contacts made during this conference were really encouraging".
LU-CIX has indeed an important role to play. At a time when the major European Internet hubs located in Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London are facing performance and congestion problems; LU-CIX positions itself as an attractive niche player.
Marco Houwen explains, "LU-CIX operates in a state-of-the-art technical environment, proposing abundant capacities at competitive prices. The initiatives of LuxConnect and TERALINK have dramatically improved the positioning of the country on the Internet map. Thus, to link for example Brussels to Frankfurt, we can now pass through Luxembourg, instead of bypassing it. This has obviously a great impact on the distance to cover, and as a result, on the quality of service that can be offered".
"LU-CIX offers a real alternative to the established Internet highways and Internet Exchange points", summarizes Claude Demuth. "Besides, the presence of numerous high profile companies such as Skype, PayPal or Real Networks is a significant factor of attraction that we will undoubtedly benefit from".
According to the OECD, 30,6% of the national employment is directly or indirectly linked to the ICT (information and communications technologies) sector. The establishment of new LU-CIX customers in Luxembourg should cause this rate to increase even further, thus actively reinforcing the diversification of the national economy.
Luxembourg’s international connectivity rose from 58 Gbps in 2006 to more than 3,8 Tbps in 2009. "LU-CIX is an excellent initiative", Minister Biltgen agrees. "It is the missing link that will contribute actively to the transformation of Luxembourg into a true Internet exchange, thereby putting our country irrevocably on the map of the European information highways".
Press release in french (212KB)
Meet LU-CIX at the Eco Kongress in Cologne
08.09.2009
In times of constant upheaval and change for the industry, it is more important than ever to meet with a sharpened company profile to face these economic challenges.
In this respect LU-CIX is pleased to support this year's edition of the Eco Kongress, which is THE biggest European conference specialized in the trends and issues currently occurring in the Internet economy.
Not only will the content be extraordinary, composed of moderated tracks by industry experts and followed by a panel of high profile players; but also the venue: the RheinTriadem in Cologne, is considered as an outstanding building as well as an exciting and attractive place for meetings (e.g. the international furniture fair Orgatec or the Art Cologne).
The Eco Kongress organizers are expecting around 350 to 400 high profile industry experts gathering together during these two days.
Please do not hesitate to contact LU-CIX for any further information, at info@lu-cix.lu
We are looking forward to meeting you at the LU-CIX Booth.
LU-CIX Team
In this respect LU-CIX is pleased to support this year's edition of the Eco Kongress, which is THE biggest European conference specialized in the trends and issues currently occurring in the Internet economy.
Not only will the content be extraordinary, composed of moderated tracks by industry experts and followed by a panel of high profile players; but also the venue: the RheinTriadem in Cologne, is considered as an outstanding building as well as an exciting and attractive place for meetings (e.g. the international furniture fair Orgatec or the Art Cologne).
The Eco Kongress organizers are expecting around 350 to 400 high profile industry experts gathering together during these two days.
Please do not hesitate to contact LU-CIX for any further information, at info@lu-cix.lu
We are looking forward to meeting you at the LU-CIX Booth.
LU-CIX Team