Telia Carrier Joins with Global Data Center Provider CyrusOne to Provide 100G Connectivity Options for Fortune 1000 Customers

STOCKHOLM and DALLAS, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Telia Carrier today announced a strategic alliance with CyrusOne, one of the largest carrier-neutral data center providers in the United States. The agreement provides CyrusOne's enterprise customers with access to Telia Carrier's top-two rated global IP network AS1299, as well as total integration into CyrusOne's National IX platform for connectivity and access to cloud services.

CyrusOne's diverse customer base includes over 170 Fortune 1000 customers across more than 30 locations globally, including a sizeable Texas footprint. Telia Carrier's global IP network, AS1299, offers CyrusOne customers immediate 100G availability scalable to multi-terabit capacity, and includes the benefits of the wholesale carrier's Wavelength, IP, and Ethernet services. Telia Carrier owns and operates its global network.

"Telia Carrier is not only an incredible partner, but also a vital connection to the many underlying services that our National IX platform provides to large enterprise customers," said Josh Snowhorn, vice president and general manager, interconnection at CyrusOne. "Connecting to Telia Carrier's 100G backbone is crucial in connecting our data center facilities to one of the largest privately owned networks available at exceptional speeds."

CyrusOne specializes in highly reliable enterprise-class, carrier-neutral data center properties. The company provides mission-critical data center facilities that protect and ensure the continued operation of IT infrastructure for more than 940 customers, including nine of the Fortune 20 and more than 170 of the Fortune 1000.

"As one of the leading providers of colocation services for large enterprise customers, CyrusOne provides a unique opportunity for Telia Carrier to expand into previously untouched verticals," said Ivo Pascucci, regional director, Americas at Telia Carrier. "This is a mutually beneficial partnership and we look forward to continuing to grow our regional and global offerings together."

According to Dyn Research's global backbone rankings, AS1299, Telia Carrier's global IP backbone is currently ranked top two. Telia Carrier's rapid growth and ascension through the rankings was recently highlighted in Dyn's 'Baker's Dozen, 2015 edition' report. Telia Carrier's 62 U.S. PoPs serve the region with mission-critical, 100G-enabled Internet transit, Wavelength and Ethernet services. At the 2015 World Communication Awards (WCA) in London, Telia Carrier was recognized for having the best customer care in the industry.

Media Enquiries: 
Rickard Bäcklin, VP Brand & Marketing, Telia Carrier,
+46-72-2368327, [email protected]

Jacob Smith, gyro for CyrusOne,
+1-513-671-3811, [email protected]

About Telia Carrier
Telia Carrier owns and operates one of the world's most extensive fiber backbones. Our mission is to provide exceptional network infrastructure and services – empowering individuals, businesses and societies to execute their most critical activities. By working close to our customers, we make big ideas happen at the speed of fiber. Discover more at teliacarrier.com.

About CyrusOne
CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE) specializes in highly reliable enterprise-class, carrier-neutral data center properties. The company provides mission-critical data center facilities that protect and ensure the continued operation of IT infrastructure for more than 940 customers, including nine of the Fortune 20 and more than 170 of the Fortune 1000 or equivalent-sized companies.

CyrusOne's data center offerings provide the flexibility, reliability, and security that enterprise customers require, and are delivered through a tailored, customer-service-focused platform designed to foster long-term relationships. CyrusOne's National IX platform provides robust connectivity options to drive revenue, reduce expenses, and improve service quality for enterprises, content, and telecommunications companies. CyrusOne is committed to full transparency in communication, management, and service delivery throughout its more than 30 data centers worldwide. Additional information about CyrusOne can be found at www.CyrusOne.com.

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