Launch event on September 17 will showcase enhanced peering options for Philadelphia-area networks 

PHLIX LogoPhiladelphia, PA September 2, 2014 – PHLIX (Philadelphia Internet Exchange), is a new community-focused Internet Exchange Point (IXP) working with regional network operators to grow and enhance connectivity options throughout Philadelphia.  The public Internet Exchange has built a distributed peering platform spanning five-buildings throughout Philadelphia specifically dedicated to increase network-to-network connectivity and performance, decrease costs and provide companies access to a carrier-class Layer 2 networking fabric.

The company is celebrating its launch on September 17, 2014 with an open networking event at the Yards Brewing Company from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, where  PHLIX, together with sponsors Inerail and vXchnge, will officially welcome the Internet community to Philadelphia.

Guests interested in attending the launch event may register through the company’s RSVP page here.  Sponsorship opportunities are available, including Premium, Associate and Partner levels as well as Cocktail Napkin and Raffle sponsors.  Registration is free for qualified attendees.

For more information about PHLIX, visit http://phlix.net/.

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About PHLIX
PHLIX is a community-focused IXP that works with regional network operators to help grow connectivity options throughout the city of Philadelphia, PA. PHLIX provides 1Gbps, 10Gbps and 40Gbps Ethernet ports, delivered over single mode fiber, on a carrier grade switching fabric.  With facilities in five locations throughout the city, PHLIX is a neutral, distributed public peering platform focused on improving Internet performance for operators, service providers and content providers throughout the region.
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