I'm proud to discuss my latest project : the Alberta Internet Exchange. It mixes the concepts of Open Source and public interest really well. I have been asked to contribute to the architecture committee, and am happy to participate !
So what is an Internet Exchange, you ask... The idea is to peer member networks together, so that they don't have to traverse the Internet itself in order to exchange data. Think of it like a chat-room: interested parties can join the chat-room and exchange information, without having their data traverse the Internet & return via Des Moines or Beijing ! This video helps explain it really well. The Eurpoean IX
What makes the Internet Exchange so exciting to me is that it will be made available for the smaller Internet Serice Providers and clients alike, so that they can compete on a level playing-field with the big Telcos. This offers the users of the service abundant choice to determine which provider can best suit their needs. Most importantly, it serves the needs of Western Canada, who wold otherwise be forced to peer at Toronto or Seattle.
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