Rock-solid Internet infrastructure.­ (Yeah, we keep our stuff in bunkers.) WHO DO YOU TRUST TO GET THE JOB DONE? Innovation at the core of the Internet

Netnod operates the largest IXPs in the Nordics and When it comes to Internet provides a secondary DNS service to TLDs, part- services, you need a partner ners and enterprises throughout the world. If these terms are new to you, take a look at the fact box to you can trust. Netnod brings see how these crucial parts of the Internet work. you all the benefits that come 20 years of stability and security from choosing one of the We are innovators at the core of the Internet with most respected organisations a worldwide reputation for our services and the expertise of our staff. For more than 20 years, we working in the Internet today. have been ensuring the stability and security of critical Internet infrastructure by: •• running the largest IXPs in the Nordics with the IXP: Internet DNS: Domain NTP: Network highest traffic per peer in Europe Exchange Point Name System Time Protocol •• providing secondary DNS services to some of An IXP is a physical intercon- The DNS is the distributed NTP is the most commonly the largest TLDs in the world nection point where networks database which every Internet used protocol for synchronising •• operating i.root-servers.net, one of the world’s such as Internet Service Provid- application uses to transform the time on computer systems. 13 root name servers ers (ISPs) and Content Delivery human-readable names such as An accurate, NTP-based system •• distributing Swedish national time through NTP Networks (CDNs) come together www.netnod.se into the nu- is essential not only for individ- to exchange traffic (peer). IXPs meric string (or IP address like ual users but also for local and Rock-solid Internet services are one of the building blocks of 212.237.144.84) for that domain. national economies. Netnod delivers rock-solid Internet services to the Internet. TLDs, partners and enterprises. We empower our Secondary DNS Service Root Server customers with world-class IX and DNS services, TLD: Top Level Domain A secondary DNS service im- There are 13 root name servers and support their online presence 24/7. By making TLDs such as .com and .net and proves a network’s resilience and in the world. They provide the critical Internet services robust, accessible and country code TLDs such as .se protects it against DNS outage entry points to the Domain Name affordable, we ensure a stable and secure Internet and .ru are the highest level of while increasing performance for System (DNS). for the Nordics and beyond. domains in the DNS hierarchy. the network’s end users. 100% uptime since 2002*

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Netnod is one of the most Some of the largest ISPs, telcos and Content Deliv- well-established IXP ery Networks (CDNs) in the world peer at Netnod Netnod IX IXPs. Netnod’s open and neutral IXPs offer: operators in the world. •• the highest amount of traffic per peer in Europe We are the largest IXP •• peering opportunities with the largest transit Netnod IX providers and CDNs in the region For maximum resilience, Netnod’s operator in the Nordics •• improved speed, stability, redundancy and rout- IXP infrastructure is secured in and offer connection to ing control military-grade bunkers. •• the best possible access to the Nordics, the IXPs across , Baltics and the Russian market and Norway. •• quick set up for your interconnects and high volume discounts for additional ports •• the most flexible connection options available layers with full redundancy available as an option Flexible interconnection Netnod’s Optical IX service Why should you peer? Netnod helps grow your network and save money. Netnod’s Optical IX platform is the most cost-effec- When you peer, you exchange traffic with oth- We provide flexible interconnection services that tive way for networks to grow. Our Optical IX service er networks connected to the IXP. By peering scale with your business and evolve with your optimises point-to-point interconnections between at a well-established IXP, you save money needs. With just one contract and one point of con- data centres and other locations. and gain more control over your traffic, your tact, you can grow your network in the Nordics and •• Next generation 100 Gbit/s optical network routes and the performance of your network. beyond using: built using state-of-the-art DCI equipment from •• public peering ADVA Optical Networking •• private peering •• Programmable optical layer with Netnod •• remote peering On-Net Locations connected in days •• single or dual ports •• Optical routes, automatic restoration, and •• data centre interconnect through built-in redundancy our Optical IX service •• Connections across optical, physical or data link GUARANTEE YOUR CUSTOMERS 100% UPTIME Rock-solid DNS services

As the operator of a root Netnod is one of the most trusted DNS providers server, and the provider in the world with a track record of ensuring 100% uptime across a global network. of choice for some of the With DNSNODE, Netnod provides a complete largest TLDs, Netnod has suite of authoritative DNS services. DNSNODE ensures rock-solid DNS for TLDs and enterprises by been ensuring the stability providing: and security of critical •• 100% uptime across one of the most robust and advanced networks in the world DNS infrastructure for •• intelligent connections that optimise more than 20 years. routing, reduce latency and improve end user experience •• industry-leading security and resilience against DDoS attack •• 24/7 support

DNSNODE for TLDs A cost-effective way to complement your existing solution, our DNS service offers you: •• TLD support that enables you to scale your business •• 70+ locations around the world and growing •• the latest security and standards compliance •• expertise in DNS monitoring, statistics and research

DNSNODE for enterprises Netnod has scaled its TLD-grade anycast service Secure your latency and protect your busi- sets at all locations. This brings for the enterprise market to offer: DNS services ness against DNS outage. your DNS services closer to end •• a quick setup process, no contract lock in and a If you use just one DNS provid- users reducing latency while im- simple pricing structure er or solution, you expose your The benefits of anycast proving redundancy and resilience. •• best-in-class APIs enabling smooth integration customers to unnecessary risk. Anycast DNS enables many inde­ The benefits of the DNSNODE with leading provisioning platforms Adding Netnod’s DNSNODE pendent servers to share the same service also include simplified •• strategic support and intelligent connections service is a simple, cost-­effective IP address. With anycast, you DNS management, improved load that optimise routing and bring customers way to improve resilience, reduce seamlessly maintain identical data sharing and DDoS mitigation. ­closer to their end users Amsterdam Beijing Chicago Dubai Frankfurt Helsinki Geneva Hong Kong Kathmandu London 70+ Paris Palo Alto São Paulo St. Petersburg Stockholm Tokyo Washington DC and 62 more THE WORLD TRUSTS NETNOD Supporting critical infrastructure at the core of the Internet “There are only 13

As a neutral and I-root root name servers independent organisation, Since 2000, Netnod has operated i.root-servers. net, one of the Internet’s 13 root name servers. The Netnod provides critical I-root service is provided by a set of distributed services for the good of nodes using IPv4 and IPv6 anycast. Distributed in the world. The across the world, I-root deals with several hundred the Internet in the Nordics million DNS queries a day. and beyond. Netnod’s NTP service: world trusts Netnod keeping Sweden in sync (NTP) is the most common- ly used protocol for synchronising the time on com- puter systems. An accurate, NTP-based system is essential not only for individual users but also for lo- cal and national economies. Netnod works with the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) and the SP National Laboratory to develop the infrastructure for a robust, nationwide time distribution service.

About Netnod Established in 1996 as a neutral and independent Internet infrastructure organisation, Netnod is fully owned by the non-profit foundation TU-stiftelsen (Stiftelsen för Telematikens utveckling).

Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: +46 (0)8 562 860 00 Web: www.netnod.se Twitter: @netnod The largest IXP operator in the Nordics with the highest traffic per peer in Europe.