An Internet Exchange is a third-party organisation (more than often acting as a not-for-profit) that manages the infrastructure used by carriers, Internet service providers, hosting companies, content distribution networks, and increasing cloud providers and enterprises to exchange traffic. Most will offer services in line with the costs to provide the service to its members. Internet exchanges do not sell colocation services, but they do install their platforms in one or more facilities in the markets they serve. Internet Exchanges are becoming an increasingly important part of the colocation ecosystem, as they can reduce the cost for companies looking to peer traffic, reduce latency and mitigate risk. Internet Exchange's can broaden the options you have for connecting to other companies and service providers.
