FirstLight to offer transport to peering at DE-CIX New York
Internet exchange operator and services provider DE-CIX says that FirstLight has joined its North American Transport Partner program. The membership enables FirstLight customers access to DE-CIX New York, the internet exchange DE-CIX operates in that city.
FirstLight offer fiber-optic network services to customers in the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Its customers can now enjoy turnkey access to DE-CIX New York at 325 Hudson Street as well as its peering capabilities.
“We are delighted to have FirstLight with their expansive footprint and services offer turnkey connectivity to DE-CIX New York,” commented Ed d’Agostino, vice president and general manager of DE-CIX North America. “Many networks in New York and New England already use FirstLight’s transport to reach us. And now, with their new network throughout Pennsylvania, FirstLight can offer colleges, universities, ISPs, and businesses throughout Pennsylvania easy connectivity to DE-CIX.”
“FirstLight is thrilled to expand our role in the DE-CIX New York interconnection ecosystem,” added Kurt Van Wagenen, president and CEO of FirstLight. “We’re committed to providing organizations with access to the high-quality connectivity and solutions they need to thrive in our digital world. Enabling seamless, low latency access to the world’s largest neutral IX operator is a benefit to all of our customers.”
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