Oman-IX, a new Internet Exchange Point that aims to alter digital infrastructure in the Middle East and beyond, has started its operations thanks to the efforts of AWASR, Alliance Networks, and AMS-IX. Equinix’s carrier neutral data center in Muscat, Equinix MC1, is now home to Oman-IX, which is powered by AMS-IX.
The objective of Oman-IX is to revolutionize digital infrastructure services in the Middle East and beyond by creating a neutral Internet Exchange and linking top telecom sector network providers, hyperscale data centers, and cloud services.
With Oman-IX acting as a hub for aggregating Internet traffic from local and worldwide networks, the introduction of Oman-IX might represent a critical turning point in Oman’s digital transformation path. This collaboration would demonstrate the businesses’ commitment to transforming digital infrastructure and communication across the Middle East and beyond. By using Alliance Networks’ and AWASR’s local experience, AMS-IX, and AWASR will collaborate to build a strong digital ecosystem and infrastructure services via this “win-win” relationship.
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From left to right: Eugen Comendant (AWASR), Ali Al Lawati (AWASR), Taha Hussain Marathi (AMS-IX), Adil Mohammed Al Araimi (AWASR).
Oman’s Digital Landscape
Eugen Comendant, the Chief Commercial Officer of AWASR, showed his excitement about the formal debut by saying, “We are delighted to officially launch Oman-IX in collaboration with Alliance Networks and AMS-IX. We are certain that we will open up new opportunities for Oman in the realm of digital data, making it possible for internet traffic to be exchanged in an effective manner and fostering digital innovation across all industries with the goal of improving the quality of the customer experience.”
The Chief Executive Officer of AMS-IX, Peter van Burgel, made the following statement: “We are proud to launch Oman-IX officially today. The collaboration between AWASR, Alliance Networks, and AMS-IX strengthens Oman's digital landscape and accelerates the Sultanate's interconnectivity to global networks through public peering. Also, Oman-IX will serve as a vital hub for digital services, internet, and data exchange, providing an enhanced user experience and promoting digital innovation.”
On the other hand, Adel Al Daylami, the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Networks, said that the company is dedicated to delivering a digital ecosystem in Oman that is reliable and solid. He also confirmed that the relationship with AWASR would help to the enhancement of connectivity and the facilitation of smooth data interchange across territorial boundaries.
