Globix Expands European NetworkLONDON – January 25, 2001Globix Corporation (NASDAQ: GBIX) today announced that the upgradeof its pan-European backbone network to STM-16 (2.5Gbps) is complete and fully operational.Globix will operate the 2,600-km (1,625-mile), upgradeable, multi-conduit fiber-optic ring through along-term Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) agreement from a world-class provider of networkservices. This high-capacity fiber-optic ring links Globix network Points of Presence (POPs) and GlobixInternet Data Centers in London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Paris. It also connects to network POPsin other major cities in Europe, including Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Stockholmand Vienna, via high-capacity leased lines. ‘The capacity of this upgraded network will support a substantial increase in our Europeanbusiness,’ said Alfred Binford, President of the Network Services group. ‘This expanded networkwill also serve as the platform to support an array of high-performance application and managedservices.’ About GlobixGlobix is a leading provider of advanced Internet hosting, network and applications solutions for business. Globix delivers services via its secure state-of-the-art Internet DATA Centers, its high-performance global backbone and content delivery network, and its world-class technical professionals. Globix provides businesses with cutting-edge Internet resources and the ability to deploy, manage and scale mission-critical Internet operations for optimum performance and cost efficiency.
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