The appointment of Colo-X as a LINX Partner, is anticipated to provide a valuable benefit to members looking for suitable colocation space in London or across the UK as a whole. Tim Anker, Founder and Director of The Colocation Exchange remarked, ``We are delighted and honoured to be joining the LINX Partnership Programme. The colocation industry is going through a period of significant change at present and we are confident our expert market knowledge and years of experience will be of great benefit to both existing and prospective LINX members for whom colocation services are a vital component. Furthermore our independence of the providers we work with is a great fit with LINX`s own neutrality and member owned status.``

LINX currently undertakes a limited amount of colocation reseller work and this is set to continue. This will be expanded along with additional facilities from other colocation operators aimed more specifically at prospective LINX members. The partnership agreement that LINX has with Colo-X mainly focuses on the colocation requirements of current and prospective LINX members. Colo-X is a highly experienced and specialist resource which is on-hand to answer any colocation issues that users may have.

John Souter, CEO of LINX added, ``I am very pleased to welcome Colo-X as a new LINX partner. The colocation search facility they provide will be of tremendous benefit to our members so we at LINX are looking forward to working with Tim and his team for many years to come.``

John Souter and Tim Anker recently appeared at the DataCentres Europe 2007 event at the Millennium Hotel, Mayfair, London. Mr. Souter chaired the session ``Is Peering a new growth driver?`` while Mr. Anker presented an analysis of current trends in European data centres.

LINX is a mutual, not-for-profit organisation whose members include almost all the major UK ISPs and content delivery service providers plus many from the USA, mainland Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and Africa. Every member of LINX has an equal vote in the management of the organization`s affairs. More than 96 per cent of the Internet traffic exchanged between ISPs in the UK passes through LINX equipment. The Internet traffic at LINX consists of website downloads, business information and e-mails. One gigabit is equivalent to approximately 60,000 average email messages. Peak traffic at LINX accommodates more than 10 million email messages per second.Connection of Internet networks at an IXP such as LINX is known as `peering.` LINX offers members the option of establishing private one-to-one peering between networks and/or `public peering` where traffic can potentially be exchanged with any other member linked to the exchange.

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In response to rising demand and pricing increases for data center support in the Metroplex, Union Datacom combines high-performance data center capabilities and capacity, including 11,000 sf for colocation, with a prime location and advanced protection and connectivity features to provide comprehensive network reliability and performance at competitive package pricing for local enterprises.

"Union Datacom is ready to step up and fill a gap in the Dallas colocation market that is directly affecting the operations of area businesses," said Mike Faulkner, CEO of Union Datacom. "With increasing demand for reliable and secure network access, we can immediately offer the space and high-performance features CIOs and IT directors require for quality network uptime and on-site support without breaking the bank."

In addition to convenient customer access, the aboveground Downtown facility offers a prime location for power and connectivity access in the region. Enabled by the company`s private fiber ring, the Union Datacom colocation and data center facility is connected to two major U.S. carrier hotels, maintaining a constant connection for the customer`s network and built-in redundancy with virtually any major service provider needed. Attached to three major power grids, the facility is equipped with UPS and generator backups to prevent power outages that lead to downtime and data loss.

To meet Tier-4 protection, security and operational standards, Union Datacom strategically designed the facility with unique technology features usually reserved for government data centers, including:

-- Advanced environmental control to monitor and maintain humidity and temperature for optimal equipment operations
-- Waterless fire suppression to prevent the spread of fire and avoid water damage
-- Remote and on-site monitoring to quickly generate alerts and action for any issue

Advanced colocation and connectivity features also available at the Union Datacom facility include:

-- Full cabinets with reinforced concrete flooring, built-in cable management and load capacity of 200 lbs/sf
-- Cages from 10`x10` to any size needed
-- Protected optical fiber ring
-- Bandwidth from 70+ tier-one and tier-two providers
-- Redundant switching, border and core layers
-- Redundant power from 3 local power grids
-- Environmental monitoring
-- 24/7 secure access
-- 24-hour move-in available

Union Datacom offers complete colocation and connectivity packages to fit the needs of any business customer at competitive and cost-effective rates, with pricing for 1MB with a cabinet and one power drop starting at 0 per month.

Plans to further expand colocation services at the Union Datacom Dallas facility include 24/7 on-site technical presence.

About Union Datacom:

Union Datacom, the first performance-based network built for business, goes beyond traditional network service with an optimized, all-fiber network providing enterprises and small businesses with direct IP bandwidth at the highest Internet speeds. With 100-percent uptime less than 40ms latency across the US, Union Datacom guarantees the highest-quality IP convergence services, including colocation, hosted PBX, business T1 lines, SIP trunking and wholesale VoIP. Its state-of-the-art facility offers optimal security through advanced, waterless fire suppression, power protection, environmental control and secured access. Founded in 2000, Union Datacom is a privately held company headquartered in Dallas.

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The new Business Partner Program is designed to provide telecommunications agents and value added resellers (VARs) with access to a comprehensive portfolio of IP and voice communications services designed to enable further penetration in the enterprise and small to medium business (SMB) market.

Developed to help Level 3 drive incremental sales and revenue through an extended indirect sales channel of partners, the Business Partner Program is built on Level 3`s assessment of partner needs with attention to critical success factors. The program provides qualified participants with access to dedicated sales, operations, marketing, sales engineering, and support resources. Additionally, Level 3 has instituted a channel-neutral policy with respect to partners and Level 3`s direct sales force.

Dennis Kyle, Senior Vice President of indirect channels for Level 3 remarked, "Our Business Partner Program participants are an important part of our overall business strategy, and we are committed to making the most comprehensive roster of our services available to them. Level 3`s program provides our business partners with a unique combination of a very broad service portfolio, unparalleled network reach and a comprehensive set of tools and programs designed to help them succeed in today`s competitive environment."

Level 3`s Business Partner Program combines Level 3`s existing program with the recently acquired Broadwing partner program to provide enterprise- level services on Level 3`s national footprint. Level 3`s broad portfolio of services, global network and comprehensive partner support enable its business partners to rapidly respond to technology changes, new ideas and customer needs. As part of its commitment to enable the success of its partners, Level 3 has augmented its partner program benefits in several ways:

* Through acquisition and continued investment in organic growth, the Level 3 network now enables greater customer reach with a unique combination of intercity and metro network assets, including approximately 125 metro markets and approximately 6,500 on-net traffic aggregation points and end user buildings.

* The program now includes a broader enterprise-focused service portfolio, including MPLS-based data services, dedicated internet services and enterprise voice services.

* The program incorporates exciting Level 3 promotions and sales contests for its business partners, designed to increase sales.

* The program also incorporates a customer satisfaction program designed to drive continuous program success.

Vince Bradley, CEO of World Telecom Group (WTG), and Level 3 Master Agent added, "Since we joined Level 3`s Business Partner Program last year, we are set up to better penetrate the enterprise customer space. From the dedicated National Partner Sales Manager, field partner sales managers and valuable sales and marketing programs, Level 3 provides us with the market specific tools we need to be successful. We are excited about this channel friendly relationship."

`Quy "Q" Nguyen, CEO of Allyance Communications, and Level 3 Direct Agent commented, ``We chose to partner with Level 3 because of their demonstrated commitment to and investment in their partner`s success. Level 3 is a world class service provider, and we are confident that Level 3`s service offerings and continued partner support will continue to help us succeed in the market."

Level 3 Communications, Inc., an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world. Through its customers, Level 3 is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services over its broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice services and voice over IP services. The services are designed to provide building blocks that enable Level 3`s customers to meet growing demands for advanced communications solutions.The principal components offered by Level 3`s (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service include network trunking, local telephone numbers, local number portability, the safety of E-911, operator assistance, caller ID, directory listings, and directory assistance. The service is designed to allow Level 3 customers to retain the flexibility to manage and control end-user features without the difficulties of implementing complex interconnection arrangements.

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