Bill St Arnaud emphasises Internet Exchange Points’ importance

One of Canada’s more prominent voices advocating for the future of Internet technology is Bill St. Arnaud. Today he posts on his blog saying that Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and Content Distribution Networks (CDNs) are major factors in the future development of the Internet. The reasons he mentions are the same thoughts behind MBIX.

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IPv6 Enabled

MBIX now has IPv6 access. This is working for web and email now, we are interacting with the v6 internet. Always use DNS to follow our current IP address, but you should be able to ping us at 2605:e200:2:2::50.

First Public Meeting

Come join us to discuss and provide input into the future of the Manitoba Internet Exchange. The meeting agenda will include membership, committees, policy and facility options for locating equipment.

Manitoba Internet Exchange Preliminary Membership Meeting 167 Sherbrook Street, Main Floor Training Room Tuesday, January 10th starting at 5:30 p.m.

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CIRA Blog

Byron Holland is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) and he talks about the importance of Internet Exchanges in Canada. – CIRA Blog supporting IXs in Canada