New top ix challenges
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TOP-IX is an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) based in Turin, Italy that is evaluating whether it should continue operating solely as an IXP or expand into new business areas. It has faced challenges in recent years as major carriers have left and revenues have declined. TOP-IX is considering reducing prices, offering new services like remote colocation, and operating more like a startup to attract new members and businesses. The organization is seeking feedback on its strategic options going forward.
New top ix challenges
- 1. Are we still an IXP? luca.cicchelli@top-ix.org New TOP-IX challenges
- 2. TOP-IX in 2013 www.top-ix.org Development Program Internet Exchange 22nd Euro-IX Forum Professional Services for Members 12 people 80+ affiliated members
- 3. TOP-IX in 2013 www.top-ix.org Development Program Internet Exchange 22nd Euro-IX Forum Professional Services for Members 12 people 80+ affiliated members About 4 FTE
- 4. 3 Internet eXchange Point or Internet eXchange Platform? TORINO (3) Via Livorno 60 (Colt) TORINO (2) Corso Svizzera 185 (Itgate/Fastweb) TORINO (1) Corso Unione Sovietica 216 (CSI Piemonte) CUNEO Corso Soleri 2 (Provincia di Cuneo) ASTI Viale Pilone 111 (Comune di Asti) PONT SAINT MARTIN Viale Carlo Viola 76 (Engineering) IVREA Strada Torino 50 (Provincia di Torino) BIELLA Via Quintino Sella, 12 (Provincia di Biella) VERCELLI Via San Cristoforo, 3 (Provincia di Vercelli) MILANO Via Caldera 21 (Infracom) NOVARA Viale Manzoni, 26 (Comune di Novara) VERBANIA Via dell’Industria 29/1 (retro) (Tecnoparco) FOSSANO Via Torino 166/168 (Unione del Fossanese) VERRES Via Luigi Barone 8 (Pilitecnico di Torino) ALESSANDRIA Lungo Tanaro Magenta 7/a (Provincia di Alessandria) PADOVA PARIS AOSTA Via Lavoratori Vittime col Du Mont 24 (Regione Valle d’Aosta) MODANE RIVOLI Autostrada A32 (SITAF) AVIGLIANA Autostrada A32 (SITAF) BUSSOLENO Autostrada A32 (SITAF) SUSA Autostrada A32 (SITAF) OULX Autostrada A32 (SITAF) BARDONECCHIA Autostrada A32 (SITAF) BRISSOGNE Loc. Ile Blonde, 5 (Regione Valle d’Aosta) CHATILLON Via Tornafol (Uffici CVA) LYON
- 5. 2013 results and breakdown Ports& VLANs& Housing& Radio&dev& Funding& "2013&Rev&breakdown"& 67%$ 33%$ PORTS& Peering$ports$$ Remote$ports$
- 7. • FACTS – Telecom Italia leaves – AT&T leaves – Some founding members DO NOT upgrade – TOP-IX prices above BMC FACTS ...and EFFECTS
- 8. • FACTS – Telecom Italia leaves – AT&T leaves – Some founding members DO NOT upgrade – TOP-IX prices above BMC FACTS ...and EFFECTS
- 9. • FACTS – Telecom Italia leaves – AT&T leaves – Some founding members DO NOT upgrade – TOP-IX prices above BMC • EFFECTS – congested ports – less traffic – less REVENUES FACTS ...and EFFECTS
- 10. Business reduction OR NEW BUSINESS?
- 11. WHICH BUSINESS? SCALE? APPROACH? Business reduction OR NEW BUSINESS?
- 12. 7 S W O T
- 13. 7 S W O T TOP-IX network Edge Pops available for colocation (also radio equipments) Established relations with local team Dynamic and skilled team Local Government in TOP-IX Not only an IXP
- 14. 7 S W O T Turin too close to Milan Italian Big operators DO NOT consider Turin as HUB High port prices Low presence at events (RIPE, etc). Not only an IXP TOP-IX network Edge Pops available for colocation (also radio equipments) Established relations with local team Dynamic and skilled team Local Government in TOP-IX Not only an IXP
- 15. 7 S W O T Turin too close to Milan Italian Big operators DO NOT consider Turin as HUB High port prices Low presence at events (RIPE, etc). Not only an IXP TOP-IX network Edge Pops available for colocation (also radio equipments) Established relations with local team Dynamic and skilled team Local Government in TOP-IX Not only an IXP Cheaper Real Estate Market in Turin Local Govs Data Center consolidation WISP and small ISP market growing Expected OTT presence
- 16. 7 S W O T Static talian Peering Landscape Italian bureaucracy Low cooperation (AKA bad competition) Un-clear Digital Agenda High electric power prices Turin too close to Milan Italian Big operators DO NOT consider Turin as HUB High port prices Low presence at events (RIPE, etc). Not only an IXP TOP-IX network Edge Pops available for colocation (also radio equipments) Established relations with local team Dynamic and skilled team Local Government in TOP-IX Not only an IXP Cheaper Real Estate Market in Turin Local Govs Data Center consolidation WISP and small ISP market growing Expected OTT presence
- 17. • Cost reduction – NO outsourcing – Spares • Price reduction – especially on 10G • Services available also for non members • Connection contract - upgrade at 90% 8 1st actions Already done
- 19. • Short Time - Backhauling – Geo VLANs – Remote Colocation (especially radio devices) 9 New services Under discussion
- 20. • Short Time - Backhauling – Geo VLANs – Remote Colocation (especially radio devices) 9 New services Under discussion
- 21. • Short Time - Backhauling – Geo VLANs – Remote Colocation (especially radio devices) • Mid Time - Classical Colocation – Partnership – Not in competition with small players (already members) 9 New services Under discussion
- 22. • Short Time - Backhauling – Geo VLANs – Remote Colocation (especially radio devices) • Mid Time - Classical Colocation – Partnership – Not in competition with small players (already members) 9 New services Under discussion Neutral
- 26. Keep revenues Manage more complexity 10 Big challenges
- 27. Keep revenues Manage more complexity 10 Big challenges
- 28. Keep revenues Manage more complexity Think as a startup 10 Big challenges
- 29. Keep revenues Manage more complexity Think as a startup 10 Big challenges
- 30. Keep revenues Manage more complexity Think as a startup Act as big company 10 Big challenges
- 32. Facebook: topixconsortium Twitter: @top_ix Email: staff@top-ix.org QUESTIONS? www.top-ix.org Linkedin: TOP-IX Consortium