Why get certified?
OIX has created a best-of-breed standard for Internet Exchange Providers (IXP OIX-1), Data Center Providers (DC OIX-2) and Edge Data Centers (OIX-3). In conjunction with network carriers, cloud service providers, data centers and IXPs, OIX enables an ecosystem that is mutually beneficial to each of these providers and operators, as well as customers of the provider services.
Attract a new ecosystem
This ecosystem consists of the IXP, carriers and content providers. An increase in carrier options available to the colocation customers in the data center will increase the value of the location.
Public Identification
Being OIX Certified allows you to utilize our certification marks so that the public can easily identify an OIX-1, 2 or 3 Certified location or entity.
New markets or geographies
OIX allows the IXP to expand partnerships amongst multiple data centers as well as furthering their brand or acknowledgement as an industry leader.
Greater selection of options
OIX allows the end customer to have a greater selection of peers, carriers and cloud service providers that previously might not have been available in their data center location.
IXP OIX-1
A best-in-class and first ever global certification for Internet Exchange Points.
DC OIX-2
A first ever global certification for Data Centers desiring to serve as points of network interconnection.
Edge OIX-3
The premier standard and certification for Edge Data Centers, providing a common framework for identifying Edge Data Center characteristics.
Certification Process
What to expect from the OIX certification process.
Step 1
The certifying entity submits an application and memorandum of understanding (MoU) for either an OIX-1 (Internet Exchange Point) OIX-2 (Data Center) or OIX-3 (Edge Data Center) certification.
Step 2
A representative of OIX will acknowledge the application from @open-ix.org email.
Deadline: Three business days
Process waiting on: OIX
Step 3
The application is vetted for general worthiness. Upon passing, the ED & Board send an invoice.
Deadline: Three business days
Process waiting on: OIX
Step 4
The certifying entity completes payment of the invoice.
Deadline: Not applicable
Process waiting on: Certifying Entity
Step 5
The application is reviewed and any needed information is requested from the certifying entity.
Deadline: Seven business days
Process waiting on: OIX and Certifying Entity
Step 6
After approval the application is sent to all OIX members with a seven-day deadline to contest.
Deadline: Seven business days
Process waiting on: Members
Step 7
After the seven-day waiting period, and once all concerns have been addressed the certifying entity is now considered to be OIX certified.
Deadline: Not applicable
Process waiting on: Committee
Step 8
OIX will contact the certified entity with a welcome package containing branding, contact details for PR collaboration, and other relevant information. The entity will be added to the OIX certification Directory.
Deadline: Three business days
Process waiting on: OIX