Mzima Strengthens Next Generation Network Through Switch and Data's Peering Infrastructure

Business Wire, Oct 2, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2003

Mzima Networks, a leading high-performance next generation network service provider, today announced they have selected Switch and Data, the leading neutral interconnection, Internet exchange and colocation provider, to deliver new peering points across their growing network.

By purchasing a port on the PAIX switch fabric, Mzima continues to grow its peering agreements specifically to enhance its multi-homed, high-performance, cost effective alternative to traditional service providers and networks. This agreement will enable Mzima Networks to capitalize on Switch and Data's Internet exchange services, and provide their customers with a network delivering the highest-performing bandwidth available today.

"The addition of PAIX peering, combined with our existing private peering arrangements, will enable the Mzima network to have in excess of 150 peering sessions," stated Michael Dell'Anno, President of Sales at Mzima Networks. "This agreement with Switch and Data allows us to bring a higher performance, more cost effective product to the marketplace. It is clear that Switch and Data will play a major role in the expansion of the Mzima network."

"We are very excited to be working with Mzima and look forward to the relationship. Our PAIX product set is designed specifically to meet the needs of companies such as Mzima through a neutral business-enabling marketplace. Having them as a peering participant will further enhance the value of our local Internet exchange fabric, attracting additional participants," stated Jim Weller, Vice President of Business Development, Switch and Data.

About Mzima Networks

Mzima Networks, a profitable, privately-held corporation founded in 1996, is currently providing direct connectivity in Los Angeles and San Jose, with expansion into Chicago, Dallas and Washington DC planned for completion by the end of 2003. Mzima Networks, a leading high-performance route-optimized bandwidth provider, delivers Internet bandwidth via its proprietary distributed metro NAP architecture and wide-area backbone network. By building metropolitan SONET rings connected to multiple Tier-1 backbone providers, and by having extensive private peering with numerous ISPs and content providers, Mzima Networks offers its customers the fastest, most reliable connectivity currently available.

About Switch and Data

Switch and Data provides premium quality, neutral interconnection and colocation services to network centric enterprises and service providers. Built on a foundation of financial stability, Switch and Data operates the largest footprint of any neutral provider in the United States with interconnection choices to the most diverse selection of network providers. Switch and Data customers derive a unique and powerful benefit from the richest marketplace created by their direct access to other customers and partners located in the Switch and Data facilities. Content rich companies looking for a robust choice of Internet networks to connect to their end-customers, and Internet service providers seeking to exchange traffic or sell transit find Switch and Data's unparalleled PAIX (Peering and Internet Exchange) products and services to be their solution of choice. For more information, please visit http://www.switchanddata.com/.