January 2015
November 2014
VANIX First User Group and Launch Event
May 2014
April 2014
ARIN allocates IP address space for the Exchange
January 2014
August 2014
Juniper Networks donates a fibre optic switch and LR optics for the Cologix site, VANIX’s initial core network is completed. Plentyoffish Media donates additional high-speed optics for redundant paths.
June 2014
October 2013
A volunteer Steering Committee forms to take the necessary steps to create the Exchange Point.
September 2013
After inquiries about merging their two exchanges, BCNET and Peer1 hold a Town Hall style meeting to discuss a combined Internet Exchange, which results in a great deal of interest