peering
A direct interconnection between networks that enables efficient and cost-effective exchange of traffic.
Peering refers to the direct connection between two or more networks for the purpose of exchanging traffic without relying on intermediary networks. This arrangement is common among Internet Service Providers (ISPs), content delivery networks (CDNs), and large enterprises to improve performance, reduce latency, and lower costs.
There are two primary types of peering: public peering, which takes place at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), and private peering, which involves dedicated links between organizations. Both approaches enhance network reliability, provide redundancy, and optimize data transfer by minimizing the number of hops between endpoints.
In AI cloud environments, peering is especially valuable for supporting high-throughput data exchange, distributed AI workloads, and scalable infrastructure. It enables organizations to optimize network performance and cost structure while meeting the demands of modern cloud-native applications.