The growing business hub of Manchester is a key strategic target for Exponential-e. The service provider’s customers, which include businesses of all sizes across every sector as well as ISPs and other telecoms companies, all rely on Exponential-e to provide next generation Ethernet and WAN solutions nationally.

“We have pent up demand in the region which we can now satisfy. Our network extension is an excellent investment and one which we know will benefit the business community throughout Manchester. Connectivity into our network and our portfolio of services is now easy, local and affordable in Manchester,” said Mukesh Bavisi, Director of Networks & Services, Exponential-e.

Exponential-e’s network provides resilient, ultra-fast and reliable networking. Combined with a strong set of innovative services, its customers benefit from highly responsive ICT at aggressive prices. Exponential-e made connecting the regional hub with the rest of its network a key priority.

Critical to the decision was finding a fibre provider able to deliver to the tight deadlines at the right quality levels dictated by customer orders.

“Geo has proven itself as a reliable fibre provider to us over the last few years. However, the key factor we were looking for was the ability to hit the ground running and deliver in a short time frame. Geo ensured pre-mobilisation work started immediately. They understood our customer-driven approach and were able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering on time,” said Bavisi.

The new network will provide Exponential-e with ultra-fast, scalable dark fibre connectivity in the North West area. Geo had recently extended its 3000km core network to incorporate connectivity into IFL3, Manchester.

Geo Chief Executive, Chris Smedley said, “We’re delighted to have Exponential-e as our first customer into IFL3. We’re seeing an increase in demand for connection into data centres beyond the M25. Manchester, with its new MediaCity site and fibre broadband projects including MDDA’s Oxford Street pilot, is clearly attracting data-intensive businesses. We understand the nature of Exponential-e’s business and the importance they place on providing robust communications infrastructure to their customers. Our approach is to ensure their exact requirements are delivered on time with the best in value and quality. I’m proud to see, once again, that Geo was selected based on both the reliability of its network and their belief in our ability to deliver exactly what the customer wants.”