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Atomic Access Achieves Remarkably Low Latency in Content Delivery with Open Networking Strategy

July 5, 2023
2 min read
Author: Aayushya Ranjan

Atomic Access, a Cape-based ISP, has demonstrated its commitment to open networking by achieving content delivery with exceptionally low latency. Leveraging fully open-source software, the company now routes content from internet exchange points to fibre networks in just 300 nanoseconds.

Joe Botha, co-founder and CTO of Atomic, expressed his satisfaction with the results, highlighting the reduced latency and improved performance. By utilizing Linux and their own compiled kernels, Atomic has proven the feasibility of routing at 100 Gbps speeds.

Since its establishment in 2018, Atomic has prioritized open source, open standards, and open peering in its networking strategy. The ISP has emerged as a leader in the open networking trend, offering a reliable and high-performing network.

Atomic’s hardware routing approach, utilizing ASICs, delivers faster performance and consistency compared to software routing with general CPUs. This technology ensures low latency and a reliable experience for both business and home customers.

By embracing open networking, Atomic Access avoids vendor lock-in, reduces costs, and maintains efficient network structures. Their Linux-based approach enables seamless peering and customer termination, eliminating unnecessary layers and potential latency issues.

Joe emphasized the stability and control gained through an independent network, ensuring high uptime and visibility into network operations. Atomic Access aims to provide a techie-run ISP with exceptional uptime and a customer-centric approach.

With content delivery achieved in just 300 nanoseconds, Atomic Access celebrates the success of its open network strategy, catering to the needs of demanding customers while delivering high-speed and low-latency benefits.

Atomic Access stands as a highly regarded, independent ISP operating a fibre-only network, serving the technology enthusiast community with dedication and excellence.

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