LINX Peering Professional enables a prospective new member of London Internet Exchange to evaluate the benefits of membership.

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) and solutions partner Renesys Corporation have launched LINX Peering Professional, a peering review software tool that enables a prospective new member of LINX to evaluate the benefits of membership.

Comprising two elements, Peer Finder and What if Routes, LINX Peering Professional is a world first in the Internet peering arena. Developed by Renesys specifically for LINX, the solution integrates seamlessly with LINX's existing website. The solution will be made available to prospective members via a secure web portal that requires authentication, says the company.

Prospective members of LINX can use Peer Finder to generate a list of current LINX members. The recommended peerings are based on the stated objectives of the prospective member, such as better connectivity to certain regions and traffic shedding.

"As one of the largest Internet exchanges in the world, LINX has taken careful steps to ensure its current and prospective members have access to the most up-to-date peering information that will impact their businesses," said Todd Underwood, Chief Operating Officer for Renesys. "The LINX Peering Professional solution will provide future LINX members with a new level of intelligence as they look to maximize their peering relationships on a global scale."