May 17, 2007 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Web hosting provider Easynet has expanded its relationship with Level 3 across Europe, it was announced yesterday. The company will act as a “key strategic network supplier; delivering backbone solutions across 15 locations in Europe”.
The new multi-year agreement that outlines this “expanded relationship” suggests Level 3 will deliver both “10GigE and 1GigE LAN PHY intercity and metropolitan wavelength services as part of Easynet's commitment to delivering superbly managed solutions to its international enterprise customers”. The network solution replaces the STM-4 network operating since 2003.
"How we work with partners is a real differentiator for Easynet," exaplined Chief Executive Officer of Easynet, Mr. David Rowe. "Level 3 understands our key business drivers and can provide us with the reliable, scalable backbone solutions that support our commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience. We have enjoyed collaborating with Level 3 for a number of years and believe Level 3 has the network, service portfolio and expertise to help us meet our customers' strategic business objectives."
"We are delighted to be expanding our relationship with Easynet, enabling them to continue to grow their business in key markets," added President and Chief Executive Officer of Level 3 European Markets, Brady Rafuse. "Level 3's network was designed specifically to support companies like Easynet, catering to the growing capacity requirements and increasing global reach they require to support their customer base. This agreement underscores the strength and quality of our network and services across Europe."
Level 3 has one of the world's largest Internet backbones and provides “reliable, high capacity bandwidth to meet growing demand from customers with rich media traffic”. The company operates “in more than 175 key markets in Europe and North America, with metropolitan networks in 125 cities”. Easynet is part of BSkyB. Its customers include Holmes Place, Paperchase, Northern Grid for Learning, the London Symphony Orchestra, and Kellogg’s.
