Press Release

AboveNet, Inc. Expands Fiber Network into Newly Opened CRG West Data Center in the Bay Area

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AboveNet, Inc., a leading provider of fiber optic connectivity solutions, today announced that it has added fiber connectivity to one of CRG West's newest data centers, the 80,000 square-foot Valley Exchange facility located in Milpitas, CA.

The extension of diverse fiber by AboveNet into the Valley Exchange will enable AboveNet to provide network connectivity to CRG West customers in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as between the Bay Area and other metropolitan areas serviced by AboveNet.

"CRG West manages some of the most important data centers and points of peering in the United States, including Market Post Tower in San Jose, One Wilshire in Los Angeles and 70 Innerbelt in Boston. Expanding fiber into CRG West data centers like the Valley Exchange is an important part of our fiber deployment strategy. AboveNet is committed to continuing our network- expansion to meet the growing needs of our customers," stated Jon Jones, Western Regional Director for AboveNet.

"We are pleased to have AboveNet, one of the leading fiber connectivity providers in the United States, establish a diverse fiber presence in our Milpitas data center. AboveNet will support CRG West in connecting customers at the Valley Exchange with customers at Market Post Tower and other data centers in and around the Bay Area and across the U.S.," said Jameson Agraz, vice president for CRG West. "The Valley Exchange represents an excellent opportunity for content delivery networks, managed service providers, and hosting companies to establish a point of presence in a world-class data center that boasts 24 inch raised flooring and the ability to order managed power of up to 200 watts per square foot," added Jameson.

About AboveNet, Inc.
AboveNet, Inc. provides fiber optical connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among 14 top U.S. metro markets and London. AboveNet's network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government.

About CRG West
CRG West is a world-renown colocation and property management company. Established in 2001, CRG West provides colocation space, connectivity services, remote hands support and the fast growing Internet exchange, the Any2 Exchange, to its growing client base. Now with nine data center locations, CRG West manages carrier-neutral data centers in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Jose, and Washington D.C. CRG West provides data center space and peering opportunities across the United States to over 350 of the world's leading networks, enterprises and universities. www.crgwest.com

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