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LINX Strengthens Peering Network with Geo Fibre
Published 1st August 2008
London, United Kingdom, 30 July, 2008 - Geo, a leading provider of dedicated fibre networks, today announced that it will be providing the London Internet Exchange (LINX), one of the world's largest Internet Exchange Points, with a diverse dedicated fibre ring between four strategic London data centres. These connections will enable LINX to provide its members with greater capacity and an increased network reach.
LINX has in excess of 280 members including many leading telcos and large content providers who exchange traffic through peering. Geo was selected by LINX to create a dedicated fibre ring within London encompassing Equinix Slough, Telecity Powergate, and Interxion. This provides LINX members with the opportunity to plan the development of their London networks more effectively using connections with capacity ranging from 100Mb/s – 10 Gb/s.
“We chose to work with Geo because of the diversity and security of the routes they provided running through the London sewers, as well as their availability at all of our required sites,” commented Raza Rizvi, a member of the LINX Board. ”Geo managed to provide us with a highly effective solution at a very competitive price.“
“Geo is delighted to be able to provide exceptional value to LINX and its members with its dedicated fibre solution,” added Chris Smedley, Chief Executive, Geo. “The new connections will not only allow existing members to build and expand their networks in London, but will facilitate new entrants into the market and encourage new members to benefit from excellent peering connectivity.”
Geo PR Contact:
Geraldine Grewal
T: +44 (0)207 494 6589
press@geo-uk.net
About Geo
Geo is the only company in the UK solely focused on the design and build of bespoke dedicated fibre network solutions. Geo’s revolutionary and flexible approach means that for the first time, organisations can own and control their networks, ensuring that security, high bandwidth and resilience are guaranteed. Geo provides an extensive range of solutions including fully managed networks, dark fibre, lit fibre and co-location services. Geo.National enables network solutions on a national scale, and Geo.Metro provides users with an Ethernet service within the London area. Customers include mobile operators, service providers, major banks and the public sector. www.geo-uk.net
About The London Internet Exchange
LINX is a mutually owned membership association for operators of Internet Protocol networks. Established in 1994, LINX provides a neutral interconnection facility and peering platform while also representing the interests of its 280+ members on matters of public policy. The LINX platform has a global reputation for quality, performance and technical excellence and as a result, is able to access 145,000 Internet routes reaching in excess of 40 countries from Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Africa.
For more information please visit the LINX website: www.linx.net