[June 02, 2008] Telx Launches Internet Exchanges in Atlanta and Phoenix Tweet NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Telx, the Interconnection Company, today announced it has acquired the Atlanta Internet Exchange (AIX). In addition, the company has launched a new Internet Peering Exchange in Phoenix, AZ. This is significant for Telx as it marks the company's first foray managing an Internet Peering platform, while taking a lead position for these services in two markets. The AIX is an established open exchange platform already colocated with Telx at 56 Marietta Street in Atlanta, where Telx owns the building and operates interconnection facilities. This acquisition provides Telx with an Internet Exchange platform that already has over 60 participants. Telx is committed to investing in growth and continuing improvement of service levels. "This is an exciting opportunity for customers on the AIX," stated Michael Lucking, founder of the AIX. "Telx's team has illustrated the dedication and enthusiasm necessary to effectively manage an IP Peering Exchange." In addition, the company has also launched the Telx Internet Exchange (TIE) in Phoenix, AZ, solidifying the company's stake in the IP arena. In Phoenix, Telx's facility located at 120 East Van Buren Street has long been the premier carrier hotel facility in that market. With growing demand from companies requiring colocation and interconnections it quickly became evident that there was a gap in providing quality neutral Internet Exchange services in Phoenix. Telx enters the Phoenix market to offer quality peering services that leverage the strength of their interconnection community. The Phoenix TIE is based on the Force 10 platform. According to the Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) of Arizona, "Arizona led the nation with a population growth rate of 3.6 percent." This kind of growth is fueling the Internet traffic in the Southwest region. "The Telx Internet Exchange requires an uncompromising level of network reliability, scalability and manageability to meet the demanding requirements of its rapidly growing customer base," said Stephen Garrison, Vice President of Marketing at Force10 Networks. "By leveraging the high performance architecture of Force10's Ethernet switch, Telx can maintain its Phoenix exchange point as a strategic asset that its customers can rely on for their businesses." "Every Metro needs at least one strong Internet Exchange," commented Paul Vixie Co-founder of the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC). "I am glad to see Telx open one in Phoenix." "Telx is listening and responding to the market," announced Eric Shepcaro, CEO and Chairman of Telx. "The acquisition of the AIX and deployment of the TIE service in Phoenix marks an exciting new direction for the company. Our ability to invest in the AIX and play a significant role in the Phoenix and Southwest market expansion is truly an exciting venture. This allows companies in these respective markets to realize the benefits of a quality network-neutral provider." The Atlanta and Phoenix TIE platforms will be monitored 24x7 and are ready to accept Ethernet connections immediately. This new product offering will be fully integrated into the product and service portfolio Telx customers have grown accustomed to. Telx customers in Atlanta and Phoenix now have the ability to purchase one-stop-shopping solutions that includes space, power and interconnectivity between networks as well as interconnectivity to the TIE platforms. About Telx Telx is a world-class leader in providing interconnectivity solutions through their carrier-neutral, network rich, colocation facilities. With over a dozen facilities in North America, Telx offers cost effective networking solutions for customers to seamlessly access diverse global networks and exchange information in a secure and reliable environment. Over 500 leading telecommunications carriers, ISP's, content providers and enterprises rely on Telx's world-class team to support their mission-critical global infrastructure needs and to create a global connectivity marketplace to dramatically expand their business growth opportunities. Telx is a privately held company headquartered in New York City with facilities in New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Miami, Phoenix, Charlotte, and Weehawken, NJ. For more information about Telx, visit www.telx.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]