The London Internet Exchange has launched Cloud Connect at LINX Manchester, giving members direct access to Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform through the ports they already have.
LINX said the service is meant to reduce latency, increase resilience and give members more control over cloud connectivity in the North of England. The exchange now has more than 130 networks connected across five data centre points of access, and earlier this year its Manchester exchange passed 1 Tbps of traffic, which LINX says puts it in the top 10 exchanges in Europe.
The launch is part of a refreshed three-year UK strategy built around network resilience, cloud and AI growth, new strategic partnerships and a brand refresh announced at Capacity Europe. LINX operates five exchanges across England, Scotland and Wales, and more than 75% of its 900-plus members are present at its London sites.
Jennifer Holmes, CEO of LINX, said: “A strong focus and growth in the North of the UK is part of our strategy for the next three years.”
Earlier this year LINX introduced Metro Resilience, a pricing scheme for mirrored ports on its two London hubs. As a not-for-profit, it said it returned more than £41,000 in savings to members from that scheme in July alone.
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