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All aboard the high-speed service to… Kao Data has announced the expansion of its high-speed network capabilities with its connection to the London Internet Exchange (LINX) through its partnership with Ai Networks. As a virtual point of presence (vPoP) the company say it has enhanced its carrier neutral services from the Kao Data London ONE data centre through the UK’s most dynamic Internet exchange. Jan Daan Luycks, CEO, Kao Data stated, “This enhanced connectivity offering allows Kao Data to peer traffic through the LINX network. Through our relationship with Ai Networks, we will have access to over 820-member ASNs from over 75 countries on LINX’s dual peering LANs which offers immense opportunities to customers at our London ONE data centre.” With this capability, Kao Data’s London ONE site offers prospective customers in the London-StanstedCambridge corridor new opportunities for more reliable worldwide integrated services. As well as improved latency and resilience, Kao Data customers who become LINX members will benefit from improved routing control, increased capacity and redundancy. Peering is often a more cost-effective option for networks too. The capability to peer with LINX’s global membership and its
dual peering LANs, LON1 and LON2, is a facility unique to the UK. Jo Fereday, product manager, LINX said, “We are excited that Kao are on board and understand the benefits available to their customers as part of the LINX network and community.” Mark Boost, Ai Networks, commented, “Ai Networks welcome the partnership with Kao Data, its campus location is
situated in the UK’s heart of high-tech and scientific development, which need this level of high-per formance connectivity. Providing direct access to the UK’s leading internet exchanges is a crucial element in the strategic development of the Kao data centre’s capabilities; and providing a critical platform to its customers.” Kao Data kaodata.com
An IDEAL agreement Mayflex, distributor of converged IP solutions, has formed an agreement with IDEAL Networks to distribute several products from the company’s cable certification and security portfolio. IDEAL Networks is part of IDEAL Industries, a family-run company established in 1916, which provides solutions for testing and documenting data cable and networks. Mayflex said it will now be placing an emphasis on the IDEAL Networks range of security testers including the newlylaunched SecuriTEST IP. A product that is an all-in-one CCTV tester that has been designed to connect, power, configure and document; ultimately helping to increase productivity from start to finish. SecuriTEST IP combines the functionally of a video monitor, cable tester, PoE injector and laptop in one device reducing equipment investment. Jason Rudge, commercial procurement director at Mayflex commented, “I am delighted to welcome IDEAL Networks on board. Its range of testers will introduce exciting new opportunities to Mayflex with both our existing and potential new customer base. “The range of products from IDEAL Networks fits per fectly into both our infrastructure and IP security portfolios, and offers our customers further choice in terms of which brand and products are right for them.”
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Tim Widdershoven, global marketing manager for IDEAL Networks, added, “The IDEAL Networks range of testers, including the new SecuriTEST IP, help installers to overcome challenges and improve profitability. We are confident that our collaboration with Mayflex will help more technicians to install, test, troubleshoot and document CCTV camera systems, networks and cable effectively.” Mayflex mayflex.com