Government-Backed IXP Success and Governance Model Insights
Explore the workings of a Government-Backed Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for long-term success and community benefits. Understand the governance model necessary for its efficiency and impact on the local Internet landscape in Riyadh.
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Riyadh Internet Exchange Better Late Than Never Prepared By Mohamad Al Ghamdi
Saudi Internet Growth (2012-2017) 3.2 Tbps %75 Penetration 24 Million User %54 Penetration 556 Gbps 16 Million User
Saudi Internet Timeline International Internet GW Privatization IXP Internet Introduced Operated by ISU/KACST Direct Peering One International Gateway Many International Gateways 2006 1997 2017 ISP FBP/DSP
Current State Partial-Mesh Topology between DSPs Some local traffic is being routed via International Transit International International Transit Transit
Riyadh Internet Exchange Government Driven Initiative Commercial Colocation Sponsor & Operation at KACST Architecture: Layer 2 Base Model Spine-and-Leaf Architecture Connections: 10, 40 and 100Gbps Throughput Capacity: 400 Gbps -> 2.4 Tbps Dual Stack (IPv4/IPv6) Planned Official Launch in Q1 Edge Edge Core Core Edge Edge
How can a Government Backed IXP work in the long run? What needs to be done to ensure its success and benefits for the local Internet community? What should the governance model look like?
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