{"id":368,"date":"2024-01-31T06:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T06:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/?p=368"},"modified":"2024-01-31T06:13:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T06:13:01","slug":"ptcl-launches-first-neutral-internet-exchange-in-pakistan-powered-by-de-cix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/31\/ptcl-launches-first-neutral-internet-exchange-in-pakistan-powered-by-de-cix\/","title":{"rendered":"PTCL launches first neutral Internet Exchange in Pakistan powered by DE-CIX"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the largest integrated Information Communication Technology (ICT) company of Pakistan, and DE-CIX, the world\u2019s leading Internet Ex\u00adchange (IX) operator, celebrated Monday the inauguration of \u2018Paki\u00adstan Internet Exchange (PIE) pow\u00adered by DE-CIX\u2019, the first carrier-neutral IX in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housed in the PTCL data cen\u00adter in Karachi, the IX is operated by DE-CIX under the DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) model and built on DE-CIX\u2019s award-winning intercon\u00adnection infrastructure. The inter\u00adconnection platform offers local peering, as well as remote access to DE-CIX Frankfurt (Germany), one of the largest IXs in the world. PIE powered by DE-CIXis set to serve as a hub for regional con\u00adnectivity, enabling local networks low-latency interconnection and the localization of global content, while increasing network stability, scalability, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the occasion, the chief guest, Dr Umar Saif, Federal Minister IT & Telecommunication said, \u201cPakistan is a massive digital market, with an internet user-base larger than the population of Italy. Over the past few years, we have made significant strides in advanc\u00ading fiber connectivity. We got two fiber loops from Kashgar to Rawal\u00adpindi, further extended to Karachi by PTCL. Additionally, multiple submarine cables making landfall in Karachi further enhance our connectivity. Now, PTCL Business Solution\u2019s carrier neutral Internet Exchange, managed by a tier 1 IX operator, DE-CIX, is up and run\u00adning and generates exciting pros\u00adpects for localized content host\u00ading from leading platforms like YouTube, Netflix and TikTok. The content cached and routed from Pakistan can seamlessly reach oth\u00ader markets, positioning us as the regional digital connectivity hub. It can generate annual revenues, ranging from $200-400 million through transit traffic to substan\u00adtially add to our economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to collaborate with DE-CIX to bring this state-of-the-art interconnection facility to Pakistan,\u201d said Zarrar Hasham Khan, Group Chief Business Solu\u00adtions Officer at PTCL & Ufone 4G. He further stated, \u201cAs the largest integrated ICT company in Paki\u00adstan, we are committed to advanc\u00ading the country\u2019s digital infra\u00adstructure to support widespread digitalization, and this collabora\u00adtion is a significant step forward in achieving that goal. Our nation\u00adwide network and DE-CIX\u2019s in\u00adterconnection infrastructure will serve as a foundation to enhance Internet experience of our cus\u00adtomers while facilitating the local hosting of content by international platforms. We believe this partner\u00adship will not only drive digital en\u00adablement across the country but also help accelerate the growth of Pakistan\u2019s digital economy.\u201d \u201cAs one of the most populous countries in Asia and with Inter\u00adnet usage growing extremely fast, it is clear that Pakistan needs lo\u00adcal interconnection. The Pakistan Internet Exchange powered by DE-CIX will prove itself to be key to unlocking the economic po\u00adtential of excellent Internet con\u00adnectivity for the country. The IX will enable national networks to serve world-class Internet con\u00adnectivity and also attract more international Internet and cloud service providers to do business in Pakistan,allowing the develop\u00adment of a vibrant local digital eco\u00adsystem,\u201d commented Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX. \u201cIn this way, the people in Pakistan can enjoy the best access to local and interna\u00adtional information, content, and services. We at DE-CIX want to serve this great demand for high speed, high quality, stable, and resilient Internet connectivity to guarantee a seamless experi\u00adence for end users and businesses across country,\u201d Ivanov continued.<\/p>\n

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