Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Commercial Internet eXchange
     
        (CIX) The CIX is a non-profit, 501(c)6, trade association
        coordinating {Internet} services.  Its member organisations
        provide {TCP/IP} or {OSI} data {internetwork} services to the
        general public.  The CIX gives them unrestricted access to
        other worldwide networks.  It also takes an interest in the
        development and future direction of the {Internet}.
     
        The CIX provides a neutral forum to exchange ideas,
        information, and experimental projects among suppliers of
        internetworking services.  The CIX broadens the base of
        national and international cooperation and coordination among
        member networks.  Together, the membership may develop
        consensus positions on legislative and policy issues of mutual
        interest.
     
        The CIX encourages technical research and development for the
        mutual benefit of suppliers and customers of data
        communications internetworking services.  It assists its
        member networks in the establishment of, and adherence to,
        operational, technical, and administrative policies and
        standards necessary to ensure fair, open, and competitive
        operations and communication among member networks.  CIX
        policies are formulated by a member-elected board of
        directors.
     
        {Home (http://cix.org/)}.
     
        (1995-01-13)