AboveNet, Inc., a provider of fiber based connectivity solutions for businesses and carriers, has announced the completion of a transaction to sell its San Jose data center facility to DataPipe.
"DataPipe has earned a reputation for immediate, personal customer service and operational excellence. Our customers will have two experienced companies working together to meet their needs. Customers will continue to work with AboveNet to meet their networking requirements for private optical networks and IP services utilizing AboveNet's vast fiber optic network and extensive solutions experience. In addition to providing standard colocation services, DataPipe will offer its comprehensive suite of managed services, including security services, application administration and disaster recovery, said Bill LaPerch, President and CEO of AboveNet. "From a strategic perspective, this transaction is consistent with the continuing evolution of AboveNet as a company with a laser focus on fiber-based connectivity solutions. This includes our new data center to data center service, dcXchange, that delivers high performance connections between prime data center locations in both these markets.
In addition, AboveNet Inc has also announced it has completed the transaction to sell its interests in its London datacentre company located in the heart of the Docklands. The purchase price for the datacentre facility has not been disclosed.
The purchase, by BIS Limited, a London based business continuity and managed services provider, will enable AboveNet to focus on its core business of providing fibre connectivity and IP Transit solutions.
"I am sure this is an extremely positive step for our datacentre customers, "said John Dowbiggin, Managing Director AboveNet Communications UK Ltd. "BIS is a company focused on service and quality, they are committed to providing the highest level of customer care. We are positive that this sale will only enhance the network and IP solutions that AboveNet will continue to provide within the datacentre environment. I am looking forward to a healthy working relationship with the BIS team."
AboveNet Communications UK Ltd will continue to work with customers in the facility, meeting networking requirements for private optical networks and IP services. BIS will take over all co-location services including space, power, cabinets, cross-connects and all managed services.
"From a strategic perspective, the transaction in the UK is consistent with the continuing evolution of AboveNet Inc and our laser focus on fiber-based connectivity solutions." said Bill LaPerch, President and CEO of AboveNet Inc.
BIS Ltd and AboveNet Communications UK Ltd have developed a comprehensive transition plan for the facilities that is designed to ensure that customers experience no interruption in service and have continuity in both operational and administrative processes regarding their space in the buildings.
"The purchase of AboveNet's datacentre is a fantastic acquisition for BIS. This now enables us to offer four, state of the art datacentres to our 300 corporate customers." said David Pyemont, Chairman of BIS.