Interconnection

Internet Exchange Peering for Enterprises: Lower Egress, Better UX with Omaha IX

2026-01-28T12:13:29-06:00

Internet exchange peering is no longer a strategy reserved for hyperscalers and global network operators. For enterprises managing cloud-heavy workloads, SaaS delivery and latency-sensitive applications, direct participation in a regional Internet Exchange is becoming a practical way to reduce costs, improve performance and increase network resilience. At the center of this shift in the Midwest is the Omaha Internet Exchange, known as Omaha IX, which offers enterprises a more efficient path to content, cloud and partner networks directly from their rack. As enterprises rethink how traffic moves in and out of their environments, the limitations of traditional upstream transit are becoming clear. Hairpin routing, unpredictable latency, rising cloud egress fees [...]

Internet Exchange Peering for Enterprises: Lower Egress, Better UX with Omaha IX2026-01-28T12:13:29-06:00

1623 Farnam CEO & President Bill Severn Appearing on PTC ‘25 Panel

2025-01-08T10:24:51-06:00

1623 Farnam VP of Business Development Matt Reed will also appear in a PTC Lightning Hub Talk on ‘The Heart of Connectivity.’ 1623 Farnam, a key provider of network-neutral edge interconnection and data center solutions, announces today that its CEO & President, Bill Severn, will speak on “The Mid-Market Advantage: Competing in a Hyperscale World” panel at the highly anticipated Pacific Telecommunications Council’s annual conference, also known as PTC ‘25.  On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Severn will join a dynamic panel discussion scheduled for 3-3:45 p.m. HST in MPCC, South Pacific 1. The session will shed light on the critical role mid-market data centers play in the digital infrastructure ecosystem. Moderated [...]

1623 Farnam CEO & President Bill Severn Appearing on PTC ‘25 Panel2025-01-08T10:24:51-06:00

Why Interconnection Facilities Are Economic Catalysts

2024-07-11T13:11:12-05:00

IT infrastructure is a core part of our global economies and business operations — but interconnection facilities take these benefits one (or many) steps further. In fact, much like how data centers support regional economies, create jobs, drive investment and generate supply and demand for new services, interconnection facilities offer all of these same advantages on a wider scale.  To spread the word, our CEO and President, Bill Severn, recently shared an article about the 6 major ways interconnection facilities build better economies — and here’s a recap of his insights. How Interconnection Does Good  While data centers focus on being secure, reliable houses for IT, interconnection facilities combine dedicated [...]

Why Interconnection Facilities Are Economic Catalysts2024-07-11T13:11:12-05:00

Get the Inside Scoop on Interconnection and Capacity from Our President and CEO

2024-05-23T10:58:02-05:00

Those that have been keeping up with our recent content know that we’re particularly interested in the industry dynamics and challenges around capacity. In an AI-dominated world with power-hungry applications and huge capacity demands, where and how are data centers sourcing these mission-critical resources? Furthermore, as businesses become more mobile and agile, and as footprints grow and new endpoints must be reached, the role of interconnection has become equally as critical. How can organizations find their rich connectivity hubs — and how can providers deliver ecosystems that unlock new value for peers? (To learn more about these two topics, don’t miss our recent blogs: New Peers, New Opportunities and Data [...]

Get the Inside Scoop on Interconnection and Capacity from Our President and CEO2024-05-23T10:58:02-05:00

New Peers, New Opportunities: A Peek into the IX Ecosystem

2024-04-30T09:59:16-05:00

Since the dawn of the internet’s astounding connection capabilities, the world has opened up in new and previously unimaginable ways, paving new inroads for innovation and collaboration. Yet, since the advent of this world wide web, it’s had its foibles too. Yes, the internet and the connectivity that creates it is full of eccentricities (and in worse cases, pitfalls) that seem to intensify as demands on connections grow. A perfect digital world is unattainable — but what is the closest you can get to having control in an unpredictable world? How close can an organization get to perfect interconnection?   We think it’s safe to say that for those ideal outcomes, [...]

New Peers, New Opportunities: A Peek into the IX Ecosystem2024-04-30T09:59:16-05:00

1623 Farnam Becomes Console Connect-Enabled

2023-01-31T09:32:00-06:00

Omaha, NE – January 31, 2023 – 1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services, and Console Connect, a leading global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, have collaborated to bring even more global on-demand connectivity to organizations within 1623’s cloud and connectivity-rich Omaha ecosystem. As businesses accelerate their digital transformation journey and build increasingly complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments, the Console Connect platform makes it easier for organizations to provision, manage and control their global connectivity. Through the Console Connect platform or via its API, customers at 1623 Farnam can interconnect seamlessly with a global ecosystem of cloud, SaaS and data center partners. The platform puts users [...]

1623 Farnam Becomes Console Connect-Enabled2023-01-31T09:32:00-06:00

PacketFabric Launches Multi-Cloud Connectivity at 1623 Farnam

2022-06-07T08:01:19-05:00

Latest Addition to Growing 1623 Ecosystem Boosts Midwest Interconnection Options Omaha, NE – June 7, 2022 – 1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral, edge interconnection and data center services, announces that PacketFabric, a highly scalable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform delivering on-demand, carrier-class private, hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity in minutes, has joined 1623’s rapidly growing ecosystem. This strategic match brings PacketFabric closer to its customers in the Midwest and boosts connectivity options for tenants at 1623 Farnam. “Digital businesses are continuously looking for ways to improve user experience delivery, and latency matters,” said Jezzibell Gilmore, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at PacketFabric. “We’re delighted to work with 1623 Farnam, offer our [...]

PacketFabric Launches Multi-Cloud Connectivity at 1623 Farnam2022-06-07T08:01:19-05:00

President Todd Cushing on the Future of Interconnection in Omaha

2021-06-16T15:50:57-05:00

According to 1623 Farnam president Todd Cushing, Interconnection facilities – particularly in Omaha – are just getting started. He explains all this and more in his latest interview with DatacenterHawk’s Hawk Talk series in episode 49. Interconnection  Facilities Are Just Getting Started “We are finding that the growth is going to continue. I don’t see any stop in fiber. I don’t see any stop in content. I think you’re going to see more and more data aggregate in places that are on the edge,” Cushing explains to HawkTalk’s David Liggit. As the digital economy bloomed in the 1990s carrier hotels became practically vital and financially valuable infrastructure, with meet-me rooms [...]

President Todd Cushing on the Future of Interconnection in Omaha2021-06-16T15:50:57-05:00
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