What is SLIX?
As a major Internet Exchange Point, Salt Lake Internet eXchange (SLIX) bridges major content providers and Internet-based companies and organizations in an effort to reduce latency and facilitate peering. SLIX, a neutral and open IXP that connects dozens of peers, sustains peak traffic well exceeding one Terabit.
SLIX supports both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols and offers 24/7 support to its members. SLIX also provides route servers and collectors to simplify peering and monitor traffic.
Who founded SLIX?
XMission, one of America’s original Internet Service Providers, founded SLIX in 2011 and currently manages the exchange in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
How does this benefit your business?
Businesses participating on an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) receive several benefits, such as reduced latency, improved performance via shorter routes (particularly for customers in Utah and neighboring states), increased redundancy, and lower overall costs. SLIX also offers unique access to major content delivery networks and cloud services, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare, and Utah Education Network.