PacketExchange extends European network coverage by connecting to Interxion Data Centers
Interxion, Europe’s largest and leading provider of carrier-neutral data centers and managed services has announced that leading independent network specialist, PacketExchange will connect to Interxion’s data centers in Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Paris, Vienna and Zurich..
The relationship will enable Interxion’s Internet community of nearly 700 customers including ISPs, content providers, large corporates, Government Agencies, banking, financial, legal firms and SMEs, to connect directly to the PacketExchange network and benefit from PacketExchange’s suite of services which include the ProXimityTM wide area peering solution, the DireXionTM private line service, which can be used for the delivery of corporate VPNs, and IP Transit for cost-efficient, performance guaranteed, high- speed internet access through multiple global Tier 1 backbones . The move will extend Interxion’s European network coverage and also enable further network expansion planned for Zurich and Vienna.
Interxion’s customers at its secure data centres will achieve a superior and stable connection through PacketExchange services are offered with service level guarantees of 100% network availability, less than 20ms pan-European and 50ms transatlantic average network latency and less than 0.1 per cent packet loss.
Kieron O’Brien, CEO of PacketExchange, said: “InterXion is an ideal location for PacketExchange due to the company’s large customer base, pan-European footprint and industry-leading Service Level Agreements (SLA)’s.”
He continued: “Interxion’s unique philosophy of supporting communities of customers and the presence of leading Internet Exchanges at each of its data centers are also key. PacketExchange is now part of a growing Public Internet Exchange community, providing us and our customers with unparalleled access to peering partners worldwide.”
“PacketExchange chose to colocate its network infrastructure at Interxion data centers, due to its pan-European footprint and its large customer base backed by industry-leading Service Level Agreements (SLA)’s. All these elements are required to support PacketExchange’s own guarantees of 100% network uptime”, said Jason Velody, chief technical officer at PacketExchange. “Interxion provide us with Equipment Housing and through their Hands and Eyes service co-ordinated by its European Service Center, we are able to address any technical issues like installing new cabling or fault remediation.”
PacketExchange extends its European network coverage by connecting to Interxion’s data centers.
“Creating and supporting a community of customers at each of our data centers was a key strategic decision in support of our growing corporate customer base,” said Anthony Foy, Group MD of Interxion. “35% of our customers are now corporates, so it is vital we are able to offer them services that will support their global business needs. PacketExchange provides unique service offerings, ensuring our customers are supported by quality and cost effective services,” added Foy.
Interxion already provides PacketExchange with Equipment Housing and the company is able to address any technical issues through Interxion’s Hands and Eyes service co-ordinated by its European Service Center.
About PacketExchange:
PacketExchange is an independent provider of Network Services, offering international, high speed packet, data transport and connectivity services from key locations across Europe and the US. Since its foundation in August 2001 PacketExchange has grown successfully and consistently by developing and
delivering a suite of unique networking services, specifically designed to meet customer needs. PacketExchange customers are ISPs, Carriers, Content Providers and large corporates.
www.packetexchange.net
About Interxion:
Interxion is Europe’s leading provider of carrier-neutral data centers and managed services. With 20 data centers across Europe, it supports over 600 customers including enterprises, content providers, mobile service providers, hosting and telecommunications companies. Services such as equipment housing, onsite engineering and maintenance, connectivity solutions and a range of monitoring services provide customers with solutions to better manage their ICT and Internet infrastructure. Interxion’s group of data centers is supported by a central European Service Center with a multilingual team offering technical assistance to customers 24 hours a day.
Since its foundation, Interxion has raised more than €300 million from a leading group of investors around the world, including Baker Capital, Residex, Bear Stearns, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, CSFB, and Morgan Stanley.
Internet Exchanges hosted by Interxion:
Amsterdam NL - NL-ix; Brussels BE – BNIX; Frankfurt DE – DE-CIX; London UK – LINX; Madrid ES – MAD-IX; Paris FR – SFINX; Paris FR – FreeIX; Vienna AT – VIX; Zurich CH – SWISSIX
Interxion also offers connectivity to Amsterdam NL – AMS-IX and Copenhagen DK – DIX via a managed redundant fibre ring.
More information www.interxion.com
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