from
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)
Commercial Internet eXchange
<networking, body> (CIX) The CIX is a non-profit, 501(c)6,
trade association coordinating {Internet} services. Its
member organisations provide {TCP/IP} or {OSI} data
{internetwork} services to the general public. The CIX gives
them unrestricted access to other worldwide networks. It also
takes an interest in the development and future direction of
the {Internet}.
The CIX provides a neutral forum to exchange ideas,
information, and experimental projects among suppliers of
internetworking services. The CIX broadens the base of
national and international cooperation and coordination among
member networks. Together, the membership may develop
consensus positions on legislative and policy issues of mutual
interest.
The CIX encourages technical research and development for the
mutual benefit of suppliers and customers of data
communications internetworking services. It assists its
member networks in the establishment of, and adherence to,
operational, technical, and administrative policies and
standards necessary to ensure fair, open, and competitive
operations and communication among member networks. CIX
policies are formulated by a member-elected board of
directors.
(http://cix.org/).
(1995-01-13)