QTS Realty Trust, a leading provider of hybrid colocation and mega-scale data center solutions, responded to the increasing demand for carrier neutral, open interconnection options by announcing the obtainment of Open Internet Exchange (DC OIX-2) certifications for 12 QTS data centers in nine US markets.
Launched in 2014, Open-IX, is an industry-led volunteer organization that focuses on creating best-of-breed, open access standards for Internet Exchange Providers (IXP OIX-1) and Data Center Providers (DC OIX-2).
Open-IX strengthens mutually beneficial ecosystems that are built on core values and best practices designed, moderated and certified by industry professionals. The association provides operators with IX and data center technical standards which will ensure open and uniform ecosystems for data transmission and physical connectivity to create more resilient and reliable solutions.
The certification is achievable through a detailed technical application and peer review process. When approval is obtained, ongoing adherence to the standard is community-regulated, creating a more transparent environment to consume internet infrastructure services.
QTS Realty Trust now presents DC OIX-2 certifications for 12 QTS data centers in nine US markets, which is the most by any data center provider. The 12 QTS data centers include QTS Atlanta DC1 and DC2(ATL1), QTS Chicago (CHI1), QTS Piscataway, NJ NAP (PNJ1), QTS Richmond NAP (RIC1), QTS Ashburn-Broderick (ASH1), QTS Ashburn-Shellhorn (ASH3), QTS Dulles (IAD2), QTS Irving, (DFW1), QTS Hillsboro NAP (HIL1), QTS Miami (MIA1) and QTS Santa Clara (SJC1).
“Open-IX is extremely excited to announce this landmark certification. By certifying 12 facilities in key interconnection hubs, QTS is making a clear statement in support of an open internet ecosystem,” said Eli D. Scher, Chairman of Open-IX. “We look forward to continuing to work with QTS and sincerely appreciate the company’s commitment to fair access and engineering excellence.”
“The OIX certifications provide a solid framework of best practices for operators and exemplify QTS’ commitment to neutral and open interconnection ecosystem standards for IXs and data centers,” said Sean Baillie, Executive Vice President, Connectivity Strategy, QTS. “QTS is fully committed to establishing the most resilient, carrier-neutral and certified interconnection platforms to support our customers’ growth while reinforcing our core values of neutrality and transparency.”
