LAS VEGAS – Cox Business announced today that it has extended its fiber network to the world-class SuperNAP data center owned and operated by Switch Communications Group. This 407,000 square foot facility is the equivalent size of ten football fields and one of the largest and most power dense commercial data centers in the world. 

 “The SuperNAP is a world-class hosting facility and Cox provides leading data transport solutions – it’s a natural fit for businesses seeking carrier-class connectivity to offsite application servers and sensitive corporate data,” said Gil Rapley, vice president of Cox Business and Hospitality Network in Las Vegas.

This premium data center utilizes patented advanced power, cooling and physical security systems to ensure uninterrupted service. SuperNAP also features multiple telecommunications carriers to provide broad network connectivity options and create network redundancy.

“Reliability and network connectivity are key factors for data center customers and any communications carrier we bring into this environment must meet rigorous requirements,” said Chris Donnelly, chief marketing officer, Switch Communications Group. “Cox Business is a trusted provider for thousands of businesses in the region and the company helps ensure our customers experience premium service levels.”

Cox Business built dual fiber entries into the SuperNAP, supported by redundant network switching centers and multiple OC-192 fiber rings. Cox Business can serve as the primary and back-up network connection for all data center customers to meet their business continuity requirements. Existing Cox Business customers can easily extend their Cox Business wide area network services to connect to any of Switch's six data centers.

Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for nearly 250,000 small and regional businesses, including health care providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. Según  Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is the fourth largest provider of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports. Cox is the currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports more than 650,000 business phone lines. For more information about Cox Business, Haz clic aquí or call 1-800-396-1609.

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Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates Travel Channel. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com/espanol y www.coxmedia.com.

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