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Milan Internet Exchange ( MIX ) secures renewal of OIX-1 certification
the OIX Community Supported IX Program , emerging IXs demonstrate transparent service delivery , ensuring reliability for extensive cloud and content networks and optimising Internet functionality and stability .
“ MIX , a long-standing , internationally recognised Internet exchange point certified by OIX-1 , embodies the organisation ’ s ideals by promoting open and accessible digital infrastructure with highquality engineering . It plays a crucial role in Italy ’ s Internet services market , demonstrating the importance of consistent standards and openness in building Internet infrastructure ,” said Eli D . Scher , OIX Vice Chairman of the Board .
The OIX Association ( OIX ) and Milan Internet Exchange ( MIX ), one of Italy ’ s leading Internet exchange points providing network interconnection services , have announced that MIX has renewed its OIX-1 certification .
An OIX certified entity since 2015 , the MIX interconnection platform offers customers an opportunity to exchange Internet traffic with enhanced network performances , increased data flow control , reducing latency and IP-Transit costs . MIX customers directly exchange traffic using a network of interconnected switches hosted in a secure environment .
OIX is a leader in setting the benchmark for interconnection infrastructure with three ANSI-compliant standards for IXPs , data centres and edge data centres . The OIX certification represents engineering excellence and operational transparency . Through
“ We value our continued association with OIX ,” said Mauro Magrassi , Chief Technical Officer , MIX . “ Adherence to the strictest standards is one of our top priorities to confirm our commitment in offering our members the best overall IXP interconnection service .”
Radiflow partners with Exclusive Networks to elevate OT cybersecurity
Exclusive Networks , a global cybersecurity specialist for trusted digital infrastructure , has announced a new distribution agreement with Radiflow , a global leader in Operational Technology ( OT ) cybersecurity and risk management solutions .
Radiflow ’ s solutions are designed to defend critical networks in industrial and manufacturing settings . Its solutions protect more than 8,000 critical facilities worldwide .
Digital Transformation is evolving at a rapid pace in the industrial sector , blurring the boundary between Information Technology ( IT ) and OT . The widespread use of IIoT devices and connected machinery poses an increasing risk of vulnerability to cyberattacks . This risk is further exacerbated by the need to maintain uninterrupted business operations , making it difficult and costly to upgrade or replace machinery with a long lifecycle world . For all these reasons , industrial cybersecurity is a challenging field .
With a view to offer cybersecurity solutions designed specifically to solve OT security needs to system integrators and resellers , Exclusive Networks Italia has chosen to introduce Radiflow ’ s solutions for threat detection , centralised security and cyber-risk management in ICS / SCADA systems into its solutions catalogue .
“ Operational Technology ( OT ) represents a specialised sector that requires specific skills and solutions ,” said Augusto D ’ Antinone ,
CEO , Exclusive Networks Italia . “ Radiflow ’ s experts have consolidated experience in the OT world and our partnership agreement represents an added value for our customers , who can count on technologies and services of absolute level and already adopted by other realities of the industry in various parts of the world . This is another important piece to build cyber-resilience in the landscape of Italian manufacturing companies , which are increasingly targeted by cybercrime .”
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