Building the networks of tomorrow

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Checklist for ISPs and enterprise businesses

1. How does the network architecture of our provider align with the future growth of our business?Network providers must be able to handle both current and future bandwidth requirement, so scaling is seamless.2. What’s the true cost of network disruptions and downtime?It’s not just repairs that cost money – financial damage from lost business and unhappy customers really stacks up, so pick a provider that doesn’t cut corners.3. How does the network infrastructure keep up with evolving security threats and compliance requirements? Priorities should include encryption, DDoS protection, intrusion detection, and compliance with relevant regulations.4. What’s the best way to manage network latency and performance optimisation?Flexible architecture is key, so look for adaptability in network design, the ability to scale services up or down, and support for emerging technologies. 5. Which geographical regions are a priority and do any have single points of failure?Assess redundancy, failover systems, and SLA commitments to ensure reliable uptime across all regional operations.

5 questions to ask when designing your network

Product Benefits

Secure and high-quality point-to-point data transmission service provided over RETN’s fiber-optic network using wavelength division (DWDM) technology. Service is delivered either as fully transparent Ethernet, SDH or even ODU transport.

Product Features

This is a fixed route and bandwidth point-to-point service for any organization requiring high capacity, availability, and reliability such as ISPs, Content Providers and many others. Capacity transport services are provided over RETN’s own multi-Terabit fiber-optic network.

Scalable bandwidths, diverse routing and protection options, together with the latest generation equipment ensure that our clients get all the necessary flexibility and security to transport their data between core and remote sites with maximum efficiency.

RETN Capacity is a layer 1 transport service using wavelengths (lambdas).

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Capacity

From one of the world's leading AS numbers, delivered over a geographic all extensive in house controlled DWDM system, well peered and interconnected with premium global IP networks. RETN can provide Internet services worldwide at any desired bandwidth with the highest direct connectivity.

We also offer a range of supplementary DDoS protection methods to enhance service availability: Extended Blackhole, FlowSpec and DDoS Mitigation. All protection methods are described under&nbsp;RETN <a href="/products/ddos-protection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DDoS Protection Services.</a>

RETN have implemented and deployed routing policies using RPKI Origin Validation: this means that AS9002 no longer accepts or redistributes BGP route announcements considered “invalid” under Origin Validation process (<a href="https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6811" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RFC 6811</a>).RPKI Origin Validation is an additional level of security for our BGP Customers and Peering Partners, which highly reduces the impact of BGP route hijacks and BGP misconfigurations.RETN is also a member of <a href="https://www.manrs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MANRS</a>, a global community of security-minded organizations committed to making global routing infrastructure more robust and secure.

RETN Internet service is safeguarded by complimentary, essential DDoS Protection features, deployed across the network and for all customers.

IP Transit and Internet Access are available at any bandwidth up to N x 100Gbps.

Our extensively interconnected IP network offers scalable access to the global Internet for both wholesale and corporate clients. 24/7 technical support,&nbsp;multiple layers of network protection&nbsp;and&nbsp;geographically diverse high bandwidth connections to major IXPs, NSPs and ISPs, deployed across RETN’s own DWDM&nbsp;network ensures&nbsp;control, scalability, and class-leading performance.

RETN Internet is a carrier-grade service that provides interconnection between the customer’s IP network, and the global Internet based on the RETN IP network through a single Autonomous System, AS9002. This service is suitable for customers with their own Autonomous System (AS) as&nbsp;IP Transit&nbsp;or is available as&nbsp;DIA (Dedicated Internet Access)&nbsp;for enterprise customers and service providers who don’t have an AS number but need robust high-speed access to the&nbsp;Internet.

RETN’s vast experience as a leading global ISP guarantees a fast and reliable Internet service from multiple locations worldwide.

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Internet

LMoIP, L2, L3 VPN

Ethernet backbone services - fast and secure consolidation of customer’s remote LANs and/or devices by means of logically distributed bandwidth between customer’s nodes across the RETN network’s infrastructure.

VPNs are used for connecting remote customer’s sites by means of logically distributed bandwidth between customer’s nodes across our own IP/MPLS backbone based on state-of-the-art Juniper equipment.There are 3 types of VPN services<ul><li>EPL: Ethernet Private Line or simply a point-to-point ethernet Service</li><li>VPLS: multipoint Layer 2 VPN&nbsp;</li><li>IP-VPN: multipoint Layer 3 VPN</li></ul>

RETN Ethernet and VPN services are available at various port speeds starting from 1Mbps to 10Gbps as standard. Customers can also bundle multiple services using a single interface, taking advantage of our <a href="/solutions/one-port" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One Port solution</a>. Higher bandwidth requirements, i.e. 100G port capacity, are available upon request, please contact us for further information.

RETN Ethernet services are a family of network technologies enabling the deployment of Virtual Private Networks.&nbsp;

RETN introduces a more efficient way to deliver VPN services to remote locations without the need of a last mile transport service: clients are able to use Internet Access as a network overlay to connect to the nearest RETN&nbsp;Gate&nbsp;and access the RETN Network Platform. This solution helps save expenditure on the local loops, reduces service delivery time and provides flexibility to scale in the future. Please speak with your Account Representative for more information. The RETN IP/MPLS network is built over diverse, redundant fiber routes connecting over 970+ Points of Presence Worldwide.

Our unique network topology ensures optimal traffic flow via the shortest path available and the RETN network encompasses extensive low latency terrestrial paths connecting Europe to Asia. All RETN Ethernet &amp; VPN services are configured in the assured-forwarding class by default, allowing us to prioritise the traffic over all other&nbsp;types, depending on bandwidth. In case of a fiber cut or any other issue, traffic is automatically rerouted to the next best available path.

LMoIP

Product Overview

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Ethernet & VPN

Remote access to the leading international Internet Exchange Platforms (AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX, Netnod etc.) from any of the RETN PoPs across our extensive network.

<ul><li>AMS-IX - Amsterdam Internet Exchange, The Netherlands</li><li>BBIX – Tokyo, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore</li><li>BCIX - Berlin Commercial Internet Exchange, Germany</li><li>BIX - Budapest Internet Exchange, Hungary</li><li>DE-CIX - Deutschland Commercial Internet Exchange, Frankfurt, Germany -&nbsp;Top Reseller 2020</li><li>DTEL-IX - Digital Telecom IX, Kyiv, Ukraine</li><li>ESpanix - Madrid, Spain</li><li>France-IX - Paris, France</li><li>JPIX - Tokyo, Japan</li><li>JPNAP - Tokyo, Japan</li><li>INEX - Dublin, Ireland</li><li>LINX - London Internet Exchange, UK -&nbsp;Platinum ConneXions Partner</li><li>MIX - Milan, Italy</li><li>Netnod - Swedish/Scandinavian Internet Exchange, Stockholm</li><li>VIX - Vienna Internet Exchange, Austria</li></ul>

RETN OFFERS REMOTE CONNECTION TO MULTIPLE IXPS:

Peering at the Internet Exchanges allows you to reduce your expenses for IP Transit and obtain greater control over your traffic routing. Through partnerships with the major peering platforms, RETN is able to provide you seamless access to multiple IXPs from a <a href="/solutions/one-port" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">single port</a>. Whether you are an expanding ISP or rising star network provider, you can exchange traffic with geographically diverse peers by being connected to a peering platform remotely from any <a href="/network/points-of-presence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RETN PoP</a>.

RETN is the leading global remote peering provider, connecting an extensive number of customers through its&nbsp;IP/MPLS&nbsp;network. Remote IX service enables you to use RETN’s infrastructure and port capacity to access multiple geographic points: no hardware costs, no colocation costs, use a single port for multiple&nbsp;IXPs. Customers can also bundle multiple services using a single interface, taking advantage of our <a href="/solutions/one-port" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One Port solution</a> or blend it together with IP Transit on our innovative FLEX IX product. Flex IX - a new wholesale connectivity product combines Remote IX access and IP Transit in one flexible solution. Customers can commit up to 100G on a single port for Remote IX and use every bit of that capacity - any unused peering traffic automatically converts to IP Transit, with the option to burst above commit as needed. Find out more <a href="https://retn.net/trending/flexix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: black; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">here.</a>

RETN’s Remote IX service enables customers to become full members of the world’s largest Internet Exchanges remotely with minimal capital outlay.

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Remote IX

In our new white paper, RETN highlights that the impact of the Red Sea cable cuts has been severely underestimated.We believe up to 70% of Europe-Asia data flow was disrupted – showing the weakness of the ecosystem.

In a world increasingly framed by geopolitical tensions, environmental challenges, and rapid technological change - global network infrastructure resilience has never been more critical. We outline the urgent need for building networks that connect people today while protecting against tomorrow.&nbsp;

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<h2>White Paper: Building the networks of tomorrow</h2>A call to action for the industry: to prioritise resilience, foster innovation, and ensure that the networks we build today support the demands of tomorrow.Contents:<ul><li>Network vulnerability: The scale of geopolitical risks and wider threats</li><li>Response strategies: The strategic importance of diversified routes</li><li>Collaborative competition: Regulatory changes and the role of Big Tech&nbsp;</li><li>Country matters: Connecting and developing overlooked regions</li></ul>

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RETN - The Global Partner for System Integrators

Trustworthy partnerships, that matter

<blockquote>Transparency: Our pricing and contracts ensure you have the freedom to build tailored solutions.</blockquote><blockquote>Flexibility: RETN's solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of your projects, no matter the scale.</blockquote><blockquote>Technical excellency: Benefit from RETN's extensive technical knowledge and multilingual support, available 24/7. We are <a href="https://retn.net/news-events/RETN_Wins_Innovation_Disruptor_of_the_Year" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">an industry recognised leader in innovation</a>, so you can count our advice.</blockquote> Want to learn more? Email us at <a href="mailto:market@retn.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">market@retn.net</a>!

Why System Integrators Choose RETN:

Dedicated private connections to major cloud service providers enabling you to take benefit of the latest cloud computing technologies in a simple and efficient manner from any of the RETN PoPs.

<ul><li>Alibaba Cloud</li><li>Amazon Web Services</li><li>Google Cloud</li><li>IBM Cloud</li><li>Microsoft Azure</li><li>Oracle Cloud</li><li>Salesforce</li><li>Tencent Cloud</li><li>VMware&nbsp;Cloud</li></ul>*Connectivity to other cloud services can be established upon a request.

THE LIST OF OUR CONNECTED CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDERS INCLUDES*:

More and more enterprises require access to cloud platforms as they seek improved performance, redundancy, security, geographic diversity and reduced capital expenditure and support costs for core systems.

Connect to the RETN international backbone, bypassing the public Internet, and use highly secured dedicated circuits,&nbsp;safeguarded by our excellent SLAs.&nbsp;Predictable&nbsp;latency, performance, and high availability provided by RETN are accompanied by redundant connections in accordance with the cloud service’s requirements.

RETN Cloud Connect services provide dedicated private connections to major cloud service providers in a simple and efficient manner, saving time and effort as well as physical and financial investments, using reliable point-to-point connections made by dedicated circuits with capacity up to 100G.

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Cloud Connect

The RETN DDoS Protection suite is a robust collection of security services designed to protect your network and infrastructure from various types of DDoS attacks.

Deprioritisation of traffic&nbsp;– A system built in-house to protect the network on the edge and avoid congestions on the RETN backbone, where malicious traffic automatically receives a lower priority and gets discarded first in case of congestion.Remote Triggered Blackhole (RTBH)&nbsp;– allows IP Transit customers to announce hosts tagged with 9002:666 BGP community, either for IPv4 or IPv6. All traffic destined to the /32 or /128 host tagged, will be discarded in ingress of the RETN Network.

OUR DDOS PROTECTION SUITE CONSISTS OF COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES

Extended blackhole (eBH)&nbsp;– more selective protection than standard blackholing, leaving legitimate traffic unaffected. There are two BGP Communities available:&nbsp;9002:667: drop all UDP traffic,&nbsp;9002:668: drop UDP traffic from “known amplifiers” (UDP with source-port 19, 53, 123, 161, 389, 520, 1900, 11211 and fragmented UDP).Flowspec&nbsp;– the BGP flow specification (Flowspec), allows you to rapidly deploy and propagate filtering and policing functionality among a large number of BGP peer routers to mitigate the effects of a DDoS attack over your network. This means that you will be able to define, in a very specific way, which traffic should be discarded on the RETN network before heading towards your interface(s).

BGP SERVICES

<ul><li>Can drastically reduce volumetric attacks</li><li>Leverage RETN’s 99,6 Tbps of&nbsp;IP/MPLS&nbsp;network capacity to absorb the largest attacks</li><li>Very useful if integrated with your own DDoS Mitigation solution</li><li>Can be combined with any RETN DDoS Mitigation Service</li><li>Uncommon: just a handful of service providers offer these</li></ul>

BENEFITS OF EXTENDED BLACKHOLE AND FLOWSPEC

The highest level of DDoS Protection is Mitigation, the ability to divert the traffic during an attack to the closest scrubbing centre, returning only the non-attack traffic to the customer. New and Improved We have recently greatly enhanced our DDoS Mitigation Product:<ul><li>Increased scrubbing capacity by 5000%</li><li>Increased scrubber locations thereby decreasing average latency to closer scrubber by 54%</li><li>New unmetered model</li><li>New dedicated Security Operation Centre (SOC)</li><li>New RETN Security Portal</li><li>Implemented different detection methods, including a Smart Detection Mode built with AI assistance</li></ul> Mitigation service is offered by two types of packages:<ul><li>Core: aimed at clients unsure of their DDoS risk profile but want comprehensive protection at a very affordable rate.</li><li>Ultra: a package for any type of customer, complete peace of mind which benefits from all features as standard.</li></ul>

DDOS MITIGATION SERVICES

RETN has longstanding experience in providing Internet services. We believe that in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, DDoS mitigation is now essential and should be expected by all businesses and mission critical networks that require real-time protection.&nbsp;

To help defend our customers, we recently reviewed and enhanced our entire product suite and offer, in order to prepare the way to make DDoS Protection a commodity and help our clients to tackle the&nbsp;50,000+ daily attacksworldwide.&nbsp;

The RETN DDoS Protection suite is a robust collection of security services designed to protect your network and infrastructure from various types of DDoS attacks.&nbsp;It serves&nbsp;<a href="https://retn.net/products/internet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RETN&nbsp;IP Transit and Internet Access</a>&nbsp;customers.

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DDoS Protection

Global Network Solutions for System IntegratorsAs a system integrator, your clients depend on you to guide them through complex digital transformations. RETN provides robust connectivity solutions that help you in managing and integrating complex systems without causing disruptions in your customer’s operations. With us you can easily exceed your customers’ expectations. Our Internet solutions - Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) IP Transit ,&nbsp;effective DDoS Mitigation, Layer 2 VPNs,&nbsp;Ethernet services, Cloud Connect and other products ensure reliable, secure, and geo-diverse network performance across Europe, Asia and North America.

Partnering with RETN means offering your clients:<ul><li>Geo-Diverse Connectivity: With our extensive network <a href="https://retn.net/network/network-map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(140 000 km)</a> own infrastructure and presence in 44 countries, we offer local sales and tech support when customers need us.&nbsp;</li><li>Global Reach, Local Expertise: RETN’s Managed Global Private Network provides secure, private connectivity across <a href="https://retn.net/network/points-of-presence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">970+ locations</a>, backed by local partners and dedicated local teams for unparalleled support wherever you are.</li><li>Comprehensive Security: Keep networks secure with advanced&nbsp;<a href="https://retn.net/products/ddos-protection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">DDoS protection</a>&nbsp;and proactive monitoring by default.&nbsp;</li><li>Seamless Cloud Access:&nbsp;<a href="https://retn.net/products/cloud-connect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Connect to major provider</a>s like AWS, Azure, Alibaba, Google Cloud, and more.&nbsp;</li></ul>

What We Offer

Ready to transform your clients’ network infrastructure with RETN’s global connectivity solutions? Our expert team is ready to guide you through the process.

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Opanowanie ataków DDoS dzięki Flowspec

Jeśli jesteś online, jesteś celem. Nie oznacza to jednak, że musisz stawić temu czoła sam. Nazywam się Filip i ściśle współpracuję z firmami z całej Europy, aby zrozumieć ich infrastrukturę sieciową i rekomendować dostosowane do ich potrzeb strategie ochrony przed atakami DDoS. Niezależnie od tego, czy jesteś przedsiębiorstwem, dostawcą treści czy dostawcą usług internetowych, chętnie z Tobą porozmawiam. Flowspec to tylko jeden z elementów układanki, a my oferujemy solidną ochronę przed atakami DDoS:<ul><li>Całodobowe automatyczne wykrywanie i łagodzenie skutków</li><li>Wprowadzanie reguł Flowspec</li><li>Obsługa RTBH, Flowspec, Extended Blackhole</li><li>Indywidualne strategie łagodzenia skutków</li><li>Monitorowanie i wsparcie w czasie rzeczywistym</li></ul>Potrzebujesz pomocy w wyborze odpowiedniego pakietu anty-DDoS? Jesteśmy tu, aby Ci pomóc! Skontaktuj się z nami!Filip Rau, Account Manager RETN Polska &amp; CEE<a href="mailto:frau@retn.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">E-mail: frau@retn.net</a>; <a href="https://calendly.com/filip_rau/30min" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Umów się na spotkanie</a>

Nadal zastanawiasz się, czy potrzebujesz ochrony przed atakami DDoS?

Cyberzagrożenia nie tylko rosną — one ewoluują.Każdego dnia firmy takie jak Twoja stają w obliczu ataków DDoS, których celem jest przeciążenie, skompromitowanie, zakłócenie działania i wyrządzenie szkód. Pytanie nie brzmi już „czy”, ale „kiedy”?Dlatego stworzyliśmy ten dokument, aby przedstawić jednego z najbardziej niedocenianych bohaterów obrony internetowej: Flowspec. W tym dokumencie dowiesz się:

<ul><li>Jak Flowspec filtruje zagrożenia, zanim dotrą one do Twoich zapór sieciowych</li><li>Prawdziwy (i bolesny) przykład tego, jak jeden dostawca usług internetowych przez pomyłkę zablokował bezpieczny ruch internetowy</li><li>Specjalnie opracowany przez RETN walidator, który przesuwa Flowspec poza granice RFC</li><li>Jak filtrowanie rozproszone tworzy skalowalną ochronę przed atakami DDoS</li></ul> Pobierz dokument i zadaj sobie pytanie:Jeśli jutro Twoja sieć zostanie zaatakowana... czy przetrwa zalew?

Czy Twoja sieć jest gotowa na kolejny atak DDoS?

Pomimo prawie 20 lat istnienia, Flowspec jest nadal nieznany wielu dostawcom — i niebezpiecznie niedoceniany. Jednak w RETN testujemy go od samego początku.Nie chodzi tylko o protokół. Chodzi o odporność...*Artykuł jest w języku angielskim.

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Dziękujemy za pobranie naszego artykułu Flowspec.

Od błędów do czarnych dziur: dziki świat Flowspec w bezpieczeństwie sieci

Zero waste: unused IX capacity automatically becomes available for IP Transit, reducing costs and complexity

Simplified operations:&nbsp;peering&nbsp;and&nbsp;transit combined&nbsp;-&nbsp;one service, one contract, one port

True flexibility: choose the bandwidth you need for each IX, with the option to increase capacity and burst IP Transit when required

Global IX access: connect to multiple Internet Exchanges worldwide from a single port, reducing cross connect overhead and enabling scalable reach across RETN’s IXP partner ecosystem

Resilient networks:&nbsp;built for BGP best practice ensuring continuous uptime&nbsp;across&nbsp;peering and transit

Valuable investment: simplifies operations, reduces vendor overhead, and helps maximise return on committed bandwidth

Wholesale ready: scalable, margin conscious, and built to support dynamic traffic patterns across diverse buyer profiles

Quality and performance: runs on RETN’s own high-availability IP/MPLS network engineered for resilience, consistent performance, and global reach

Flex IX

Connect to global IXPS

RETN’s Flex IX allows operators to connect to global Internet Exchange Points… without the need for physical presence. Components of the Product:<blockquote>Location &amp; Port Speed: Choose a 10G or 100G port at any of RETN’s hundreds of connected PoPs</blockquote><blockquote>AS Number: Used for both IX memberships and IP Transit routing</blockquote><blockquote>Internet Exchanges: Select the IXPs to connect to, each with its own committed bandwidth</blockquote><blockquote>CDR Allocation: The sum of all individual IX commitments defines your total Flex IX CDR</blockquote><blockquote>DDoS Protection (optional): Enhance security with RETN’s available mitigation services</blockquote> Ready to explore Flex IX? Speak with your RETN account representative to discuss your network needs and receive a tailored proposal. Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto: market@retn.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">market@retn.net</a>

How Flex IX helps you

Flex IX Launch

The first IX&nbsp;and&nbsp;Transit combo with zero wasteOur&nbsp;new wholesale connectivity product combines Remote IX access and IP Transit in one flexible solution. Customers can commit from 10G to 100G on a single port&nbsp;for Remote IX&nbsp;and use every bit of that capacity.&nbsp;Any&nbsp;unused peering traffic automatically converts to IP Transit, with the option to burst above commit as needed.We believe this sets a new standard in the market.

Why&nbsp;Flex IX?Every network buyer knows the frustration: you commit to IX capacity, but traffic patterns shift, peers aren’t always active, and valuable bandwidth sits unused. Meanwhile, you’re managing separate contracts for IX and transit, adding cost and complexity.Flex IX changes that.RETN is the first to combine Remote IX and IP Transit into a single service, a single contract, and a single bill. The result? Efficiency, simplicity, and resilience built in. One port. One vendor. One predictable cost. Every gigabit works harder.

Introducing Flex IX

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<h2>READY TO EXPLORE FLEX IX?</h2>No more wasted capacity. Unused IX instantly converts to transit, giving you the flexibility to use 100% of your committed bandwidth. Submit the form or email us at market@retn.net to get Flex IX.

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