Press Releases
LOUISVILLE, CO and Seattle, WA – October 7, 2011 – Zayo Group executed a definitive agreement to acquire Seattle-based 360networks holdings (USA) inc. (“360networks”), a leading provider of fiber network and telecom services. The acquisition combines highly complementary assets – Zayo’s deep metropolitan fiber networks across 60 US metropolitan markets and 360networks’ unique intercity fiber network spanning the central and western United States. 360networks will be the largest of the 17 acquisitions made by Zayo since its inception in 2007.
“The combination with 360networks marks a new chapter for Zayo, one in which we emerge as a national provider of Bandwidth Infrastructure service,” said Dan Caruso, President and CEO of Zayo Group. “The near doubling of the network allows us to provide a greater range of solutions, both in terms of markets served and ability to interconnect services across the markets.”
New York, NY (October 4, 2011) – Telx®, a leading interconnection and data center provider in 15 strategic North American markets, today announced that Zayo has joined the award-winning Telx Ethernet Exchange. By joining the Telx Ethernet Exchange in Telx’s strategically located downtown Atlanta data center, Zayo can continue to organically grow its 518 mile metro fiber network which today connects over 250 enterprise locations and more than 50 carrier pops, LSOs and Data Center facilities throughout the greater Atlanta area. Zayo's interconnection with Telx will further extend network reach, opening new business opportunities with other wholesale buyers and sellers of Ethernet while ensuring end-to-end cross network quality of service.
Zayo’s Ethernet service offering is designed as a carrier-grade transport alternative for traditional TDM, SONET, ATM and Frame Relay networks. Zayo offers protected and unprotected Ethernet with multiple interface options and speeds. Zayo’s Ethernet service connects its customers’ LANs within the same metropolitan area or across regions using an optical fiber transport. As a Telx Ethernet Exchange member, Zayo can leverage a high-value community of carriers and enterprises in the Atlanta area to establish new revenue streams by expanding their network footprint.
“Ethernet services come in many varieties and not all of them are equal. Transport and delivery can take several forms and vary in quality,” states David Howson, president of Zayo Bandwidth. “End-to-end service must meet stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Telx's Ethernet Exchange environment removes much of this complexity and enables a scalable platform for Ethernet interconnection across carrier networks."
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – October 5, 2011 – Zayo announced it is participating in the construction of a new fiber optic network across Western Ohio. The network connects Toledo, OH to Columbus, OH and covers multiple underserved towns throughout Western Ohio. Com Net, Inc. has been awarded $30 million for their GigE Plus Availability Coalition (GigEPAC) project from the federal Recovery Act Broadband Technology Opportunities Program to add and expand broadband services to rural and underserved communities in Western Ohio. Zayo is a sub-recipient of this award. In order to effectively implement the project, Com Net established the GigE Plus Availability Coalition consisting of Zayo, OARnet and an initial group of 33 Broadband Service Providers to deploy broadband to 28 western Ohio counties.
“The construction of this fiber network represents a significant milestone in the economic development of western Ohio communities,” said Matt Erickson, President of Zayo Fiber Solutions. “Partnering with GigE Pac, led by Com Net, Zayo can support the delivery of high speed bandwidth to the underserved businesses and organizations in western Ohio.”
Secaucus, NJ – October 4, 2011 – FiberMedia Group LLC
, a leading provider of colocation and enterprise-class resources on demand, announces the addition of Christopher Baldwin to its management team as the company’s Vice President of Design/Build. Christopher will be responsible for the engineering and construction of new and operational data center facilities. Christopher will add significant industry and execution experience to FiberMedia’s infrastructure and construction endeavors.Baldwin has over 15 years of experience in engineering and building data centers throughout North America. Most recently, he was the Director of Mission Critical Project Management at LEDCOR Group where he led project teams building mission critical data centers. Prior to LEDCOR he was Director of Construction at Equinix Inc., an international data center company focused on colocation and enterprise services in the colocation, enterprise and technology sectors. Mr. Baldwin also previously served as Director of Facility Engineering and Construction at Switch & Data which was recently acquired by Equinix. Mr. Baldwin holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering and Architecture from Norwich University.
“As we continue to grow and expand our data center facilities, including the recent unveiling of our Secaucus facility, FiberMedia sought to add a highly experienced industry professional to the management team,” states Michael Bucheit, Chief Executive Officer of FiberMedia. “The hiring of Christopher Baldwin brings additional credibility, engineering oversight, and proven leadership to our already talented team of data center professionals.”
“I am enthusiastic to have joined the FiberMedia senior management team. FiberMedia is well positioned to build on and expand its services with new and current assets,” states Christopher Baldwin, Vice President of Design/Build for FiberMedia. “Led by a supportive and passionate executive team, FiberMedia has the opportunity to be a leader in the diverse enterprise data center market.”
New York – October 4, 2011 — Sidera Networks, the premier provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, announces that it has been selected by NESN (New England Sports Network), New England’s most watched sports network, to enable simulcast programming for regional broadcasts of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins games.
Since 2003, NESN has deployed Sidera Networks’ Ethernet, Dark Fiber, Internet Access and Managed Network Solutions for high demand, reliable connectivity to and from major sporting venues throughout Boston. Recently, Sidera provided a new dark fiber connection to enable the nationwide simulcast of sports programming from the WEEI Sports Radio to its Watertown, MA broadcasting headquarters. NESN chose to expand its relationship with Sidera because of Sidera’s proven top-quality connectivity and attentive support. This new solution provides the communications infrastructure required to broadcast Boston-area sports news and programs, support live feeds and enable nationwide broadcasting of the Dennis and Callahan Show.
“We rely on Sidera Networks for high quality, reliable, ‘always on’ network solutions,” comments David Desrochers, VP Engineering for NESN. “Since 2003, our experience with Sidera’s network has been flawless. Sidera continues to implement new services and is able o deliver them under aggressive timelines.”
