San Jose, CA
AboveNet Communications is the ISP that provides other Internet service providers and businesses with faster, more direct and reliable access to the Web. Known as the ISP of ISP's, AboveNet is the architect of a one-hop global network that brings together bandwidth content sites, ISP's and Application Service Providers (ASPs) into centralized co-location facilities. AboveNet recently announced an agreement to be acquired by Metromedia Fiber Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: MFNX), an international provider of dedicated fiber optic networks. AboveNet will have access to Metromedia's planed network of over 1.1 million fiber miles in North America and Europe. In August of this year, AboveNet teamed up with VA Linux Systems and will provide the first complete Linux hardware and Internet connectivity solution. Linux Systems is the leading provider of Linux computer systems, support and Internet services. VA Linux is a pioneer in providing high performance workstations and servers enterprises, service providers and technical computing markets. A section of AboveNet's San Jose ISX will be designated as the VA Linux Pavilion for the co-location of Linux's worldwide customers. Designed for ISP's, content providers, search engines and e-commerce sites, this comprehensive solution combines VA Linux System's leading Linux computer systems, support and Internet services with AboveNet's co-location services and superior network.
Acquired by Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: MFNX)
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