Interxion announces launch of London Operations
LONDON, 7 June 2000 - Interxion Holding N.V. ("Interxion"), a leading operator of carrier-neutral Internet exchange centers™ ("IECs") across Europe, today announced that it has launched operations of its London IEC.
Interxion's London IEC will increase the quality of service to Interxion's customers, which include telecom carriers, Internet service providers (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs), web hosting companies, content providers, content distributors and mobile telecommunications operators.
Interxion's London IEC, based at the Truman Brewery "Internet Village", is an integral part of the expanding community developing around Brick Lane. The 6,600m² IEC facility has also been chosen to provide the third expansion site for LINX, the London Internet Exchange and one of Europe's largest Internet exchange points.
Interxion currently operates IECs in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris and Vienna. Interxion plans to open new IECs in Brussels, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Madrid and Stockholm by June 30, 2000. By the end of 2001, Interxion plans to operate IEC's in 28 European cities.
Interxion's portfolio of services addresses problems resulting from a lack of centralised management of the Internet and an inadequate number of interconnections between Internet companies and telecom carriers, which have degraded the quality of end users’ Internet experiences. Interxion's IECs enable its customers to efficiently exchange voice and data traffic and purchase network access from any telecom carrier providing service at an IEC. Interxion's technical staff installs, operates and maintains Internet and telecom equipment co-located at IECs by customers, which allows these companies to gain rapid geographic presence in cities where IECs are located.
The opening of our London IEC enhances our position as a leading provider of managed connectivity services. As the need for fibre optics and Internet-related services continues to grow rapidly in Europe, our new London IEC positions us to meet the growing demands for our services and facilities." said Interxion's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bart van den Dries.
The opening of our London IEC enhances our position as a leading provider of managed connectivity services. As the need for fibre optics and Internet-related services continues to grow rapidly in Europe, our new London IEC positions us to meet the growing demands for our services and facilities. said Interxion's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bart van den Dries.
Paul Jacobs, Interxion's UK Managing Director added, We are driven by the need to offer our customers the best environment for their Internet and telecommunications equipment, and see London as a critical strategic location in driving our business forward.