Riedel Networks expanding European MPLS network

Riedel has released details of a new agreement with Viatel that will enable the upgrade and expansion of Riedel Networks’ European MPLS network. Viatel provides high-capacity services to strategic point-of-presence (POP) locations across Europe.

Representing a continuation of the two companies’ successful partnership, this latest agreement enables Riedel Networks’ further expansion into Amsterdam.

“Viatel is an important network partner for Riedel Networks, and we are very happy with the company’s reliable performance in the delivery and operation of network services,” said Michael Martens, managing director at Riedel Networks. “It is valuable to us that Viatel owns the infrastructure and maintains full end-to-end control, and this fact made the decision to expand further with this partner an easy choice.”

Riedel Networks uses Viatel infrastructure as the basis for the services it delivers to its own customer base. The Viatel advanced fiber optic backbone network connects eight countries, 35 cities, and more than 120 European data centres, and it has metro fiber reach into the major carrier houses, data centres and main Internet exchanges. With data centres in Dublin, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels, Viatel owns more than 8,500 km of fiber network infrastructure, which it has equipped with high-capacity optical DWDM technology and multi-service platforms.

“We are very conscious of how important it is to our customers that we provide them with a hassle-free delivery experience and keep our commitments regarding timelines and network performance,” said Kerstin Dinklage, senior vice president of business development at Viatel. “We are glad that we can grow with our customers and support Riedel Networks with its growth and expansion. We look forward to continuing our successful business relationship.”