NexGen Networks, the premier provider of fiber optic-based network solutions to the world’s top financial services firms and global enterprises, today announced that Fixnetix, a global provider of managed services for low latency, market data, hosting and connectivity solutions, has signed a partnership agreement that will allow NexGen Networks to co-locate at Fixnetix infrastructure zones within the 40+ data centers where they currently operate. As part of the agreement, Fixnetix has selected NexGen Networks as a premier provider of connectivity into their financial client’s data centers, exchanges, and trading floors, allowing their customers to leverage NexGen’s full suite of versatile, ultra-high-speed services.

“We are pleased that we will be able to partner with Fixnetix forging strategic relationships with our financial market clients by offering expanded services that will meet the new requirements associated with Fixnetix rapidly expanding customer base” said James Erickson, Senior Vice President of Sales. “NexGen Networks will provide Fixnetix and their customers with a full suite of managed network services. With our speed to market and commitment to service, Fixnetix customers will have access to NexGen’s global POP presence and superior customer service, along with fast and efficient access for their global managed platforms.”

“Our global customers require agile, fast, reliable and robust connectivity; we are delighted to work with NexGen Networks in assisting us to deliver great solutions and service to our customers” said Angelo Preci, MD of Operations, North America

About NexGen Networks

NexGen Networks, http://www.nexgen-net.com, is the premier provider of tailored, high-capacity communications services to carrier and enterprise customers. NexGen Networks is committed to delivering cost-effective, custom solutions coupled with superior industry expertise, service and support that allows for unparalleled time to market connectivity. It offers a comprehensive suite of facilities-based services including: Ethernet, SONET, Wavelength, Dark Fiber, Internet Access, Colocation and more. Its fiber optic network leverages unique rights-of-way that deliver connectivity to the major metropolitan areas in North America, Europe and the Far East. While consistently building upon its private and public IP and Ethernet expertise and evolving its capabilities to continually meet the needs of its customers, large and small, it continues to maintain a superior standard of customer service and support.

About Fixnetix

Fixnetix is an award winning company providing outsourced managed services across multiple asset classes to leading global banks, hedge funds and proprietary trading groups seeking trading, market data, hosting, infrastructure, connectivity and risk management solutions. The company is in over 40 co- location and proximity hosting centers across the world, offering access to over 90 markets. Fixnetix was granted a patent for their iX-eCute solution in April this year by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. For more information, visit www.fixnetix.com