Exponential-e, Teragate Partner

LONDON -- Exponential-e, the specialist provider of bespoke Ethernet services to enterprises in the UK and TeraGate, the leading provider of Ethernet WAN connections to corporates in Germany, have signed an alliance agreement. Under the terms of the agreement Exponential-e will provide TeraGate with its UK connectivity requirements, while TeraGate will provide Ethernet capacity to Exponential-e throughout Germany.

The reciprocal agreement is the first of its kind between Ethernet providers in the UK and Germany and signifies an important milestone in the development of International Ethernet connectivity. Customers of both companies will now have access to the flexibility, superior quality and cost advantages that end-to-end Ethernet delivers between the two countries.

Commenting on the deal, Exponential-e’s Managing Director, Lee Wade: “It was the synergy between our two companies that made the agreement a compelling proposition. We both operate PureEthernet™ networks and both target major enterprises that have high volumes of traffic and operate out of geographically dispersed locations. This agreement enables both of our customers to benefit from an International PureEthernet™ WAN and it is a significant step in helping to bring the benefits of a global Ethernet approach to corporate customers”.

Dr. Gerhard Sälzer, CFO of TeraGate said: “This cooperation marks a milestone in TeraGate’s international strategy and brings us a step closer to our target: The provision of our outstanding TeraGate Ethernet unlimited® services to customers worldwide. Customers now have a completely new alternative for reliable, scalable and forward-looking connectivity solutions based on the latest technology.”

Exponential-e Ltd.