The Cascade Internet Exchange (CIX) is a neutral interconnect, serving Central and Eastern Oregon.  Metro Ethernet has joined the Internet as a must-have technology. Ethernet provides faster, cheaper service, but must connect to multiple service providers, partners, employees and geographically separated offices for maximum benefit.  COIX interconnects Ethernets and peers IP networks to improve regional access and improves Central and Eastern Oregon's network economy.

Advantages Of  A Local Peering and Transit Exchange.

• By keeping local internet traffic local, it reduces upstream Internet costs
• Less expensive connections to multiple facilities/networks
• Low latency connections allow for great voice & videoconferencing communication
• Peered traffic between local locations rides free from your internet connection
• More choices - Buy connections and services from a variety of vendors
• Redundant circuits, more upstream providers makes your network more reliable
• Off-site centralized backup/restore and data vaulting
• The option to use cheaper, lower power computers and software
• Allows for easier use of your data remotely
• Applications and/or Operations Failover for less downtime