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IXLeeds: Pioneering Next-Gen Connectivity in Leeds

IXLeeds is transforming Leeds into a critical networking hub, enhancing local connectivity and independence from London. Led by Adam Beaumont of aql, this initiative features collaboration with key players such as Zen, IOKO, and Thales. With sites chosen for affordability and accessibility, IXLeeds aims to be the aggregation point for delivery networks. Future expansion plans include additional fiber installations and a new site in the city center, fostering innovation and regional connectivity. Join us for drinks on the balcony at 5pm to learn more!

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IXLeeds: Pioneering Next-Gen Connectivity in Leeds

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  1. IXLeeds. Putting Leeds on the (network) Map. Adam Beaumont Managing Director, aql® 01133 202 202

  2. Free Sandwiches… Usual Suspects : Zen, aql, IOKO, thales, YDS, EXA, AAISP, C+W, GEO, Global Crossing IXLeeds – “We” did it.. Yorkshire forward bought us all together. No idea why. aql ack’d as Switzerland “We” worked out that we wanted to peer… in Leeds

  3. Due Diligence We had a vote to work out where the peering point should be Show and tell – fibre maps – least cost to connect Diligence – the consortium appointed LINX (Howard Fisher) and JANET (Rob Evans) to undergo due diligence on sites. 2 Sites chosen – aql – leeds city centre and Sleek – Kirkstall. aql chosen as first site due to low cost of fibre entry

  4. IXLeeds@aql … And here it is…. – n+1 UPS, n+1 Green Cooling, Vesda, FM200 etc.

  5. London-independence Not just a peering point to Leeds City Council A critical part of Leeds strategy for independence from London

  6. Non-London Termination.. • ‘Next Generation Connectivity’ : • 21cn FTT(H)/(C)/(B)/(P)/ • Regional initiatives – eg NY* SY* • Innovative 3g Data suppliers…..  • An aggregation point for delivery networks

  7. Who’s on board? • Coming soon • Global crossing • KCOM • Fibre providers… available now • BT • C+W • Virginmedia • Gamma (old Atlantic telecoms network) • GEO • NEOS (SSE)

  8. Who’s on board? • Plugged in already .. • Exa Networks • aql • JANET • Gradwell • Sleek • YDS (peered yesterday!) • AAISP (coming soon) • ENTA (coming soon) • Zen (coming soon)

  9. Getting on board? • Low cost barrier to entry

  10. What the future holds…

  11. Future plans.. • Scope for Expansion

  12. Schemes.. • Green Commuter Paths – centred around aql “hub” • An ideal opportunity to install additional Fibre throughout Leeds

  13. Future plans.. • Scope for Expansion • aql granted consent for additional 160 racks on site (ask me for a tour at lunchtime). • In negotiation for a fourth site (70,000 sq feet) also in Leeds City Centre…..

  14. Future plans..

  15. Future plans..

  16. Invite – Drinks on the balcony @ 5pm Questions? Info@ixleeds.net to peer….

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