XO Communications Helps T-Systems Expand Its Network in Six Key U.S. Markets to Increase Capacity and Reduce Customer Costs
- Rochester Hills, MI, October 29, 2008
T-Systems, the business customer segment of Deutsche Telekom, today announced it is expanding its global telecommunications networks in six key U.S. markets -- Denver, Houston, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle and Columbus, Ohio.
“The expansion in these six key U.S. markets is a part of our strategy to expand our leadership position as a global business-to-business provider of telecommunications (TC) and information technology (IT) services to deliver converged network-centric Information and Communications Technology, (ICT)” said Heike Auerbach, CEO, T-Systems of North America.
T-Systems owns and operates one of the world’s largest MPLS-based telecommunications networks with capabilities in over 50 countries. In addition to its proprietary network, T-Systems partners with service providers such as XO to extend its global reach. In addition to its global telecommunications presence, T-Systems also owns and operates over 70 global data centers for its B-to-B customers.
T-Systems will use XO Communications, a leading provider of communications for business and communications service providers, to deliver a market-based aggregation solution in these six markets that will expand T-Systems’ presence in the U.S. market, while improving its existing access circuit efficiency to better serve the needs of its global B-to-B client base. “The ability to bring access services into XO points of presence helps us reach our customer locations more cost effectively and efficiently” said Matt Plessing, head of Telecom Operations at T-Systems North America. T-Systems is continuously working to enhance the network access requirements of our customers, enabling them to reach new markets and expand their U.S. presence.” “XO Communications is fast becoming a leader in providing expanded U.S. network access to global carriers, helping them to cost-effectively build and increase their U.S. footprint,” said Ernie Ortega, president of XO Carrier Services. “We look forward to working with T-Systems to meet the growing bandwidth needs of both their domestic and international customer base.”
About T-Systems
T-Systems is Deutsche Telekom’s enterprise customer unit. More than 160,000 corporations and public institutions use the provider’s network-centric information and communications technology (ICT) services – ranging from data center operations and global services based on the Internet Protocol, to the development and management of applications. With locations in over 20 countries, T-Systems is a preferred supplier for Corporate Europe’s global business activities. The company, based in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, serves all industries and is a leading provider for the automotive and telecommunications industries as well as the public sector. With approximately 56,500 employees, T-Systems posted revenue of 12 billion Euros in 2007.
About XO Communications
XO Communications, a subsidiary of XO Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: XOHO), is a leading nationwide provider of advanced communications services and solutions for businesses, enterprises, government, carriers and service providers. Its customers include more than half of the Fortune 500, in addition to leading cable companies, carriers, content providers and mobile network operators. Utilizing its unique combination of high-capacity nationwide and metro networks and broadband wireless capabilities, XO offers customers a broad range of managed voice, data and IP services with proven performance, scalability and value in more than 75 metropolitan markets across the United States. For more information, visit www.xo.com. # # #
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