Network Access Points of Latin America: Difference between revisions

'''NAPLA''' is the acronym for '''Network Access Points of Latin America'''. A network access point or an [[IXP]] is a point where [[ISP]]s meet to exchange data between them. NAPLA is an effort by [[IXP]]s of Latin America and Caribbean to create a better data sharing environment within the region. NAPLA manages a mailing list and holds annual meeting alongside the annual meeting of [[LACNIC]].<ref>[http://napla.lacnic.net/?q=en/node/20 About NAPLA]</ref>

NAPLA started holding its annual meetings in 2003.<ref>[http://napla.lacnic.net/?q=en/taxonomy/term/6 NAPLA Meetings]</ref> Staff and members from exchange points participate in NAPLA meetings to resolve general issues, including: facilitation of peering agreements, receiving updates from exchange points in the region, discussions about technical innovations in exchange points technology, and any other issues related to inter-connectivity of the Latin American and Caribbean region.<ref>[http://www.lacnic.net/en/eventos/lacnicxii/napla2009.html LACNIC]</ref>

NAPLA's member [[NAP|Network Access Point]]s are:

* NAP do Brasil in Brazil.

* PttMetro BA in Brazil.

* PttMetro DF in Brazil.

* PttMetro MG in Brazil.

* PttMetro PR in Brazil.

* PttMetro RJ in Brazil.

* PttMetro RS in Brazil.

* PttMetro SC in Brazil.

* PttMetro SP in Brazil.<ref>[http://napla.lacnic.net/?q=en/node/22 NAPLA NAPs]</ref>

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