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Ooredoo Qatar & DE-CIX Launch Doha IX, Qatar's First Commercial Internet Exchange Point

Doha IX brings global hyperscalers and content networks to Qatar. Businesses get faster, cheaper connectivity.

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Ooredoo Qatar & DE-CIX Launch Doha IX, Qatar's First Commercial Internet Exchange Point

Ooredoo Qatar, in collaboration with DE-CIX, has pioneered Doha IX, Qatar's inaugural commercial Internet Exchange Point (IXP). This strategic initiative serves as a secure hub, facilitating seamless traffic exchanges between regional and global hyperscalers, cloud providers, content networks, and ISPs.

Doha IX introduces a cutting-edge routing architecture, hosted within Ooredoo's advanced data centre. This innovation transforms Qatar's digital landscape, enabling faster content delivery and more efficient customer service for partners. The initiative aligns with Qatar's National Vision 2030, driving the country's digital transformation.

Customers can connect to multiple ISPs, CDNs, and cloud platforms via a single port, ensuring high performance with low latency. This seamless integration into DE-CIX's global ecosystem further bolsters Doha IX's appeal. Moreover, the IXP offers direct access to premium services such as Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) and is recognized as a Verified Peering Provider for Google Cloud and Workspace.

Doha IX integrates flawlessly with Ooredoo's premium suite of services, including IP Transit, Multi-Cloud Connect, Hosting, Co-location, Business Internet, Precision Timing, and International Connectivity. This comprehensive offering provides businesses with faster access to global and regional networks, enhancing content delivery for end-users.

By offering a secure, data centre-neutral environment with direct access to global content through a single connection, Doha IX empowers businesses to advance their digital transformation. The platform enhances performance through low-latency connectivity and reduces costs through streamlined operations, making it a significant milestone in Qatar's digital evolution.

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