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    Singapore Internet Exchange: Connecting the digital world

    By Kayla ZhangApril 20, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Mission: To promote efficient exchange of Internet traffic while lowering overall interconnectivity costs and improving network performance.
    • Open & Neutral: SGIX provides a robust, open, and neutral peering platform to all its members and participants.

    A leading internet exchange in Singapore

    Singapore Internet Exchange (SGIX) is the largest not-for-profit Internet Exchange (IX) in Singapore, dedicated to facilitating cost-effective and efficient Internet traffic exchange. Established with the goal of improving network performance for all peering members, SGIX operates a distributed peering network with a presence in major data centres across the island. This strategic approach ensures that service providers and enterprises can connect to the SGIX peering network from any location in Singapore, enhancing connectivity and reducing costs. By fostering an open and neutral environment, SGIX supports a diverse range of participants, from telecom operators to content providers, ensuring a seamless and efficient exchange of data.

    SGIX’s distributed peering network is designed to meet the evolving needs of its members. With a strong focus on lowering interconnectivity costs and improving network performance, SGIX has become a pivotal player in Singapore’s digital infrastructure. The platform’s robustness and neutrality attract a wide array of participants, contributing to a vibrant and interconnected digital ecosystem. SGIX’s commitment to transparency and neutrality ensures that all members, regardless of size, can benefit from efficient traffic exchange and enhanced network performance. This approach not only supports local businesses but also positions Singapore as a key hub for global Internet traffic.

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    The strategic importance of SGIX

    SGIX plays a crucial role in Singapore’s digital landscape by providing a neutral and open platform for Internet traffic exchange. This not only reduces costs for service providers and enterprises but also enhances overall network performance. By operating a distributed peering network, SGIX ensures that participants can connect from any location in Singapore, fostering a more interconnected and efficient digital environment.

    The platform’s neutrality and robustness make it an attractive option for a wide range of participants, contributing to Singapore’s position as a global digital hub. SGIX’s efforts to promote efficient traffic exchange and lower interconnectivity costs are essential for supporting local businesses and maintaining Singapore’s competitive edge in the global digital economy.

    Internet Exchange Network perdormance SGIX
    Kayla Zhang

    Kayla is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied English language studies at University of Malaya. Contact her at K.Zhang@btw.media.

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