Welcome to Partners in Peering!
Join us for discussions with our partners, peers and platforms about the latest and greatest in the IX world.
Some of you may have yet to be introduced to 1623 Farnam’s on-site peering hub Omaha IX — and if that’s the case, there’s no better time than now to learn more about how peering at this Midwest exchange can reinvent your connectivity for the future of IT.
For those of you who are part of our growing IX ecosystem, you already know the rich advantages that can be found in this kind of interconnected community, and that’s what we’re here to share.
Whether it’s chatting with our partners, getting to know our peers, talking about the latest interconnection trends and technologies or otherwise, Partners in Peering is a great way to help everyone come together to learn, discuss, grow and digitally transform.
Check out our existing episodes here (and stay tuned for our future discussions).
Watch Partners in Peering
Discover the launch of Partners in Peering, a video podcast series by 1623 Farnam, the leading Midwest internet exchange hosted in an advanced edge interconnection facility. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of peering, interconnection, and the evolving digital landscape. Learn how Omaha IX is fostering a growing ecosystem and what to expect in future episodes.
Here in our Partners in Peering video podcast, our own VPs of Business Development, Greg Elliott and Matt Reed, sit down to chat with our ecosystem about tips and tricks, the latest tech and trends — plus a whole lot more. This is a space to check in and learn from members of our rich ecosystem, to collaborate, educate and digitally transform.
As our community at Omaha IX continues to expand, don’t forget to check back to learn more about our peers, the innovation they’re accomplishing and beyond.
In this episode of Partners in Peering, hosts Greg and Matt sit down with Lisa Wright, AVP of Ecosystem Partners at Console Connect. They delve into the importance of peering, the role of internet exchange points, and how direct interconnection benefits enhance network performance. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of interconnection and its impact on global connectivity.
Join us for Episode 3 of Partners in Peering, where CEO and President Bill Severn and VP of Business Development Matt Reed engage with Ricky Smith, Senior NMC Manager at WIN Technology. They discuss the intersection of managed IT services and fiber networking, regional connectivity in the Midwest, and how internet exchanges like Omaha IX contribute to economic stability and network scalability.
WIN Technology is the only managed IT services provider that also owns and operates a fiber network across the Upper Midwest — and in this episode, the talk is all about regional connectivity and how it serves operational goals and customer requirements. Don’t miss this episode to hear more about the role of an IX for organizations like WIN, and even dive into how connectivity can serve as the foundation for greater economic stability in key markets.
In Episode 4 of Partners in Peering, 1623 Farnam’s President and CEO, Bill Severn, and VP of Business Development, Matt Reed, converse with Chris Grundemann, Founder and CEO of FullCtl. They explore topics such as secure automation interconnection, edge computing advancements, and strategies for achieving secure interconnection globally. Discover how FullCtl aims to make secure interconnection accessible through information sharing and advanced automation.
FullCtl was founded in 2022 with a mission to make secure interconnection possible for everyone everywhere through information sharing and advanced automation, unlocking collective intelligence through shared connections. Chris himself is a 20-year veteran in the industry, and in this episode, he dives deep into some of the most pressing topics currently facing the interconnection space.