Press Release - 21/3/2014

Cogent Communications deploys point of presence in LDeX Group data centre
- Cogent to launch strategic PoP in LDeX via new low latency Geo fibre route -

London, United Kingdom – 21 March 2014 - LDeX Group has today announced that Cogent Communications has launched its first point of presence in two years at LDeX via a new low latency Geo fibre route, signalling the strength and growth of the carrier neutral London based data centre colocation and network services provider.

As one of the world’s largest Internet Service Providers, Cogent delivers high quality Internet access, Ethernet transport, and colocation services to Enterprise and NetCentric customers, Cogent complements LDeX’s existing list of tier 1 carriers and ISPs which already have PoPs in LDeX1, including Level 3 and Sprint, offering customers access to connectivity providers over diverse fibre paths.

Commenting on the news, Robin Garbutt, CEO said: ‘Having worked with Cogent over the last decade, we are delighted that the company has decided to launch a PoP with LDeX via our existing partner Geo. This point of presence will enable LDeX to be connected to over 1990 on-net locations giving clients a sizable scope for network reach.’

He added ‘The addition of Cogent will add significant value to our current colocation and network services offering and we feel that this will complement our existing list of tier 1 on-net carriers as well as enhances Cogent’s global data centre footprint.’

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About LDeX Group

LDeX Group (LDeX) provides energy efficient data centres (using 100% Renewable energy) and intelligent networks from its enterprise grade, carrier neutral, NW London facility with a capacity of over 500 racks. Located within the M25 and in close proximity to Central London, LDeX, own, operate and manage their facilities, providing London colocation services to a range of industry sectors to protect the availability of data, applications, ecommerce and online presence.
For more information please visit: www.ldexgroup.co.uk

Press Contacts: LDeX Group Ltd

Anne-Marie Lavelle (Group Marketing Executive), [email protected], +44(0) 207 183 3960
Arpen Tucker (Group Commercial & Strategic Director), [email protected], +44(0) 207 183 3129

About Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ: CCOI) is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five Internet backbone networks in the world. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access, Ethernet transport and colocation services. Cogent’s facilities-based, all-optical IP network provides services in over 180 markets globally.

Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at [email protected].
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