Equinix, 360networks Hook Up

April 18, 2001 -- Data center operator Equinix, Inc. and broadband services provider 360networks today unveiled an agreement that will make 360networks' services available in Equinix facilities in three major markets.
The agreement will initially cover Equinix Internet Business Xchange (IBX) data centers in Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas, with possible expansion to centers in New York, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.
As a part of the agreement, 360networks will offer its services to providers in Equinix's open marketplaces for Internet infrastructure services, including optical wavelengths, virtual private networks, and IP transport.
360networks said the deal would give it access to more customers through Equinix's carrier-neutral centers, which are home to numerous Internet businesses.
Meanwhile, 360networks is continuing to develop its own network points of presence and colocation sites in major cities worldwide where telecommunications companies and other data-centric companies can connect their routers, servers and data applications to 360networks' global network.
"Our agreement with Equinix is part of a broader strategy to connect with selected Internet exchange points and carrier-neutral colocation facilities worldwide,'' said Jimmy Byrd, chief operating officer of 360networks.
"Equinix operates high-quality centers and has attracted a significant aggregation of data carriers and service providers," Byrd said, adding that the deal "enables us to bring (Equinix') customers onto our network at a very low cost. It is a quick and highly capital-efficient way to augment our reach and offer our full suite of network and colocation services to more customers in key markets.''
"The participation of 360networks in Equinix's open marketplaces for Internet infrastructure services adds to our industry leading selection of providers, giving IBX participants even greater choice in selecting their network service partners," said Jay Adelson, CTO of Equinix.
360networks offers network services to telecommunications and data-centric organizations. By mid-2002, the company plans to create a network linking more than 100 major cities in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
Equinix designs, builds and operates neutral data centers. Its customers include Cable & Wireless, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Excite@Home, IBM, WorldCom, and Yahoo!.