Key Takeaway
Dan Irvin, Founder and CEO of 123NET, highlights the advantages of DET-iX in their data center, offering clients access to a robust peering ecosystem and direct connections to end users. This unique facility in Michigan combines substantial GPU power with free peering, significantly reducing network costs compared to traditional colocation. The integration of DET-iX with the high-density design of DC1 makes it a strategic hub for enterprises seeking enhanced compute performance and network efficiency. DET-iX is one of the largest fee-free internet exchanges globally, connecting 85 members, including major companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google, with impressive traffic capabilities.
“Having DET-iX within the data centre provides our clients with immediate access to a robust peering ecosystem and a more direct route to end users,” states Dan Irvin, Founder and CEO of 123NET.
“It’s the sole location in Michigan where substantial GPU power coincides with free peering, significantly reducing network costs compared to conventional colocation.”
By integrating DET-iX with its high-density data hall design, DC1 is positioned as a strategic hub for enterprises seeking to achieve both compute performance and network efficiency within a unified environment.
A fee-free internet exchange with scale
The DET-iX, situated within DC1, ranks among the largest fee-free internet exchanges globally.
It connects 85 members, including Apple, Microsoft, and Google, and has experienced traffic peaks exceeding 2.5 terabits per second (Tbps), with port capacities reaching up to 400 gigabits per second (Gbps).
