I-Point Holdings PLC

A way forward for European IXPs

Annette Nabavi

apn@nexus-equity.com

September 2000

I-Point

Mission Statement

“I-Point has been set up to invest in and enhance the inter-ISP infrastructure in Europe by increasing the efficiency and viability of the major internet exchange points through a process of consolidation and expansion.”

About I-Point

• UK-based holding company• Well backed by VCs• Operating companies in each country• Intend to work with major exchange points

wherever possible• Roll-out across Europe planned over next 12

months

I-Point -what we are not

• Not a membership organisation

• Not an ISP

• Not a colo provider

• Not a telco

• Not an ASP

• Not a trade association

Services available to all customers

The I-Point principles

• Funding for growth

• Service and technology enhancements

• Neutrality

• Consistency of service across Europe

• Flexibility and fast response

• Staff retention and motivation

• Evolution not revolution

I-Point - neutrality

• I-Point is committed to the principles of neutrality:– Guarantee at least 3 independent colo providers

at any time in major cities– No exclusive arrangements– Similar approach across Europe

I-Point - Management

• Management team includes:– Annette Nabavi, CEO– Keith Mitchell, CTO– Richard Almeida– Alex Bligh

• Advisory Committee made up of IXP/internet gurus

Proposition to IXPs-the essentials

• Our proposition is designed to provide IXPs and members with– Simplified, cost effective service provision across Europe

– long term security for the exchange point, despite increasing competition

– investment leverage through scaling and coverage

…whilst ensuring that the IXP’s operations continue to be offered on a neutral basis

Summary of Benefits to IXPs

• Funding for growth

• One-stop shopping

• Service and technology enhancements

• Incentives for employees

• Ability to compete in a commercial world

• Free of current governance model

• Minimum disruption to existing services