January 10, 2005 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Data center operator Switch and Data (switchanddata.com) announced on Monday it has completed the acquisition of Dallas-based LayerOne (layerone.com), which operates three data centers in Dallas, Miami and Chicago with network interconnection hubs in Los Angeles and New York.
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Swtich and Data says the acquisition of LayerOne expands the company’s footprint of 35 sites in 23 North American markets, bringing the company’s total customer base to more than 800. Additionally, the acquisition improves on Switch and Data’s ability to extend its VoIP solutions, peering fabric and managed infrastructure to customers in key markets.
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“Switch and Data’s strategy is focused on three primary pillars: organic growth, partnerships and strategic acquisitions,” says Keith Olsen, CEO of Switch and Data. “LayerOne is one element of this strategy, adding to our strengths with quality people and customers in key markets. Our ongoing plan is to fortify our densities, enhance carrier choices and to augment our customers’ ability to grow and expand.”
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Switch and Data and LayerOne offer a fast, cost-effective solution for communications service providers and network-intensive enterprises to interconnect and exchange with vendors, customers and other service providers in a neutral marketplace.
