28 Febuary 2024. BKNIX 10th Anniversary Celebration.

                20 December 2023. This meeting was held for members to exchange ideas and obtain recommendation and other feedbacks from the users of the BKNIX system. Discussion was also held for the next steps.

BKNIX, the Bangkok Neutral Internet Exchange in Thailand, and JPIX, the Japanese Internet Xing, are proud to announce the establishment of a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Telehouse Bangkok, a world-leading data center service provider. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing internet connectivity and promoting stable data exchange within and beyond the region.

Telehouse Bangkok, a purpose-built, carrier-neutral interconnection data center operated by Telehouse Thailand, has proudly welcomed BKNIX and JPIX as its first neutral Internet Exchange partners. This development opens up new possibilities for organizations seeking secure collocation and seamless connectivity to the internet.

The recently inaugurated BKNIX Point of Presence (PoP) marks a pioneering milestone as the inaugural Internet Exchange Point (IXP) at Telehouse Bangkok. This addition enhances the peering environment, fostering seamless, efficient exchange traffic among members. Furthermore, it empowers the peering community not only within Bangkok,but also between Bangkok and Tokyo, thanks to JPIX remote peering service. Mr. Ken Miyashita, managing director of Telehouse (Thailand) Ltd., said, “I am pleased to team up with BKNIX and JPIX to expand IX connectivity. This can cater to a growing demand for an optimal interconnection environment and enhance our ecosystem to be the interconnection hub that connects domestic and international service providers, enabling our customers to exchange internet traffic effectively." This collaboration demonstrates a commitment to enabling organizations to access more secure collocation options for their connectivity needs and to promote stable data exchange. BKNIX, JPIX, and Telehouse Bangkok look forward to supporting the growing demand for reliable internet services and connectivity in the region.

About BKNIX:
Bangkok Neutral Internet Exchange (BKNIX) is Thailand's first neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP). Launched in 2015, BKNIX is operated by the Thai Network Information Center (THNIC) foundation with a mission to enhance the quality of the internet for Thai internet users. Our members include ISPs, cloud and content providers, research and education networks, all interconnected to exchange internet traffic through BKNIX's carrier-class equipment, capable of handling data exchange rates of terabits per second (Tbps). BKNIX is a crucial internet infrastructure that supports the continuous growth of internet data exchange in Thailand. For more information, please visit https://bknix.co.th

About Telehouse:
Telehouse is a leading global data center provider, with more than 45 branches covering over 10 countries through a diverse connectivity ecosystem from more than 1,000 service providers around the world, and bringing together 3,000 business partners including carriers, mobile and content providers, enterprises, and financial services companies.
Established in 1989, Telehouse provides reliable, secure, and flexible colocation, enabling organizations to accelerate speed to market and create business opportunities through fast, efficient, and secure interconnections. For more information visit us:
Homepage : https://www.telehouse.co.th
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttdFKte_cbE

About JPIX:
JPIX has started IX service in 1997 as Japan's first commercial Internet exchange (IX) service that provides a reliable network traffic exchange platform to different players such as ISPs, CATV operators, NSPs, content providers, CDNs, cloud providers, media providers. JPIX is one of the largest Japanese IX services in terms of client numbers, forming a core part of Japan’s Internet backbone with its high-quality service. JPIX is now connecting with more than 250 AS including major ISPs, CATVs and CSPs. JPIX has 8 sites in metropolitan Tokyo, 1 site in Nagoya, 5 sites in Osaka, 1 site in Fukuoka and 1 site in Okinawa. On July 10th, 2022, JPIX celebrated its 25th anniversary. JPIX will keep sustaining the Internet backbones hereafter. Name
Japan Internet Xing Co., Ltd.
Date of Establishment
August 30, 2010
Capital
JPY 2 billion
President
Akihiro Tsuru
Business Description
Roaming service for internet service providers
IX service
Colocation service and other value-added services
URL
https://www.jpix.ad.jp/en/
Registered head office

18F KDDI Otemachi Bldg. 1-8-1, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

BKNIX is pleased to announce its partnership with SUPERNAP Thailand Data Center, a premier data center facility in Thailand. This collaboration opens up new avenues for Peering connectivity.

Through this partnership, users at the SUPERNAP Thailand Data Center will gain seamless access to BKNIX's robust peering platform. This innovative solution enables members of BKNIX to exchange data with SUPERNAP Thailand Data Center users via the virtual Layer 2 network provided by SUPERNAP Thailand Network.

This partnership marks a significant step forward in expanding the reach of Peering services and fostering collaboration within Thailand's digital ecosystem. BKNIX and SUPERNAP Thailand Network are committed to facilitating seamless connectivity for businesses, further solidifying their positions as key players in the region's digital infrastructure landscape.