Interoute's Layer Two Ethernet wires Dubai to the US and Europe
Next generation Ethernet portfolio enables enhanced digital commerce with UAE business centre
London, UK, 29 November 2006 - Interoute, owner of Europe’s most advanced next-generation voice and data network, today announced the extension of its services in Dubai; delivering managed Ethernet for customer sites in Dubai linking the thriving UAE business hub with Europe and America. Building on its links with du and Dubai Holding - following the investment of over €120m in 2005 - Interoute is the only company to offer true layer two Ethernet services from major European and American cities to numerous free zones in Dubai.
Through its close relationship with Dubai Holding and du, Interoute has formed a range of partnerships in Dubai’s free zones to help international organisations make the most of their presence there. Interoute’s Ethernet technology, which supports bandwidths from 2Mb/second to 10Gbit/second, delivers a large data transfer and wide area networking capacity; this facilitates fast and efficient information sharing and radically reduces interface costs. Interoute offers a true layer two Ethernet service which is simpler and cheaper than an IP VPN and allows customers to retain control of their CPE routers.
Gareth Williams, President of Global Markets, Interoute, said: “The pioneering partnerships we have made in Dubai have elevated us head and shoulders above the competition. We are the only carrier capable of delivering a quality Ethernet service now linking the region to Europe and the US. Our portfolio of Ethernet services, including 10GIGE, extends the simplicity and familiarity of the local area network out into the wide area network, removing legacy technology without the huge costs of a complete system overhaul.”
Ethernet is a simple, cost effective technology that can be used by businesses to link local area networks, or can be used as a platform to build a customised network. Interoute is the first provider to offer both managed and unmanaged Ethernet services to Dubai. Interoute’s extensive links in Dubai, coupled with its legacy free next-generation network, form the perfect bridge for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the region.
Peter Goodman, Product Manager, Ethernet Services, Interoute, said: “Dubai has established itself as one of the world’s fastest growing business centres, and the area seems to be gaining momentum with businesses seeking to forge new links there. Local and national Ethernet carriers frequently use a variety of technologies to deliver tail circuits which can jeopardise if not stop their ability to provide network diagnostics and circuit management on an end to end basis. With Interoute’s managed Ethernet option, equipment is placed in customer’s sites allowing us to detect alarms instantly and giving customers access to true end-to-end performance statistics via the web.”
As enterprises seek to implement business continuity solutions to comply with standards such as Sarbanes Oxley and Turnbull, they are coming under increasing pressure to introduce remote back-ups of sensitive and vital company data. Interoute’s Ethernet services are an ideal choice for this, providing cost savings on customer interface equipment of between two and three times compared to traditional TDM technologies.
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