User:Kayla (AQL)/IXLeeds

IXLeeds is a mutually governed Internet Exchange Point located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The exchange was founded in 2011 by a consortium of companies including Allegro, Portfast and Exa Networks to provide peering for companies in the West Yorkshire area. Current members also include Akamai Technologies and Janet. The exchange is hosted in Hunslet by aql, and is a member of Euro-IX.

IXLeeds is the only internet exchange operated from outside London. As a mutual organisation, the exchange is owned by its members and run by an elected board.