NJFX says that Zayo Group Holdings Inc. has added a pair of diverse, underground, high-capacity fiber-optic cables into the NJFX cable landing station (CLS) campus. The new fiber infrastructure offers lit and dark fiber metro and long-haul connectivity via Zayo’s global network. The fiber cables also offer Zayo customers access to the submarine cable systems that terminate at NJFX, including Havfrue/AEC-2, Seabras, TGN1, and TGN2.
The new cables, alongside the existing connections Zayo had in place, make Zayo the carrier with the largest concentration of fiber on the NJFX campus. “Zayo is a longstanding collaborator within the NJFX ecosystem and is well-known for delivering mission-critical bandwidth to support leading global companies,” commented Gil Santaliz, CEO for NJFX. “We are pleased to host Zayo’s expanded point-of-presence at the NJFX CLS, as it fortifies access to their dense metro networks and expansive long-haul fiber. Access to high-capacity networks is vitally critical for companies in order for them to leverage the latest in technology such as 5G, IoT, AV, and more.”
Zayo operates a network of 13 million fiber miles and 126,000 route miles that serves 400 markets in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe. Its customer base includes over-the-top providers (OTTs), educational entities, financial institutions, government agencies, healthcare systems, gaming platforms, and telecommunications providers.
“The quality, density, and diversity of Zayo’s network provides a significant advantage for customers at the NJFX CLS, one of North America’s largest interconnection points,” said Brad Kilbey, senior vice president of Zayo Networks, East Region. “Our expanded presence at this unique facility underscores our commitment to supporting companies that are fueling growth and innovation.”
The NJFX campus in Wall, NJ, includes a 64,800 square foot purpose-built Tier 3 CLS colocation facility and campus (see “New Jersey Fiber Exchange set to open Tier 3 by the Subsea colocation facility”).
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Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.
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