Open-IX Association 2018 Board Nominations

Oct. 19, 2018

Open-IX Association Appoints Robert DeVita as its new Executive Director

Sept. 6, 2018

Robert DeVita to Execute the Board’s Direction for Enhanced Standards including New Edge Data Center and Cloud Connectivity Standards

September 6, 2018 (NEW YORK) – Open-IX, a 501(c)(6) non-profit industry association formed to promote the highest standards for data center interconnection and internet exchanges, has appointed Robert DeVita as its new Executive Director. Effective immediately, DeVita will provide leadership for Open-IX’s mission to identify, create and support the implementation of industry standards for data center, internet exchange operators and cloud connectivity solutions.

Open-IX Achieves ANSI Accreditation by the American National Standards Institute

Aug. 21, 2018

August 21, 2018 (NEW YORK) – Open-IX, a 501(c)(6) non-profit industry association formed to promote better standards for data center interconnection and internet exchanges, has received recognition as an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) effective August 1, 2018.  ANSI coordinates, facilitates and promotes the development of voluntary consensus standards that are relied upon by the industry, government agencies and consumers across the United States and around the world.

Open-IX Standard Allows Non-Profits and IX Community Members OIX Certifications at No Cost

Jan. 22, 2018

JANUARY 22, 2018 (NEW YORK)– Open-IX, a 501(c)(6) non-profit industry association formed to promote better standards for data center interconnection and internet exchanges, today announces a newly ratified standard enabling non-profit organizations and internet exchange community members to achieve Open-IX (OIX) certification at no cost. Identical to the costed version, the standard was approved in December 2018 and ratified by the newly elected board.

Open-IX Publishes Crosswalk Between OIX-2 Standards and HIPPA Regulations

Nov. 8, 2017

OPEN-IX has published a crosswalk between OIX-2 Data Center Standards and current the current HIPAA regulations as a resource for customers of OIX-2 certified facilities.

In the world of Health Information Technology, compliance with the HIPAA regulations is in the forefront for both large and small healthcare organizations. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. Any company that deals with electronic protected health information (ePHI) must ensure that all the required physical, technical and administrative security measures are in place and followed.