Redefining Connectivity with a Strategic Alliance
Boston, a vibrant hub for cutting-edge technology and business, has long sought solutions to keep pace in meeting the growing demand for robust, high-speed connectivity. Enter Boston’s premier internet provider, TOWARDEX, a leader in transforming New England’s digital infrastructure since 2012. By championing improved choices for connectivity services tailored to telecommunications carriers, data centers, enterprises, and more, TOWARDEX has redefined how the Boston metro connects.
With Lightpath as its strategic network partner for nearly three years, TOWARDEX’s transformation has reached new heights in delivering unparalleled reliability, speed, and flexibility especially with its largest initiatives like the Massachusetts Internet Exchange and the Hub Express System. With Lightpath’s advanced solutions in play, TOWARDEX customers are now offered additional flexibility and custom connectivity options that improve transaction time and latency and help enable networks essential to hyperscalers and tech-driven companies.
The Power of Strategic Alliances
James Jun, Founder of TOWARDEX, comments on the power of strategic alliances stating,
“Lightpath has been a unique provider, highly responsive, always truthful, and ready to expand connectivity. They share our vision for a customer-driven approach and easily share their expertise and knowledge – all which has been crucial to our success.”
This strategic partnership is based on four key pillars and building blocks that make it so successful: Dark Fiber, Ethernet, Hub Express System, and Diverse Connectivity Solutions.
At the core of this alliance is TOWARDEX’s use of Lightpath’s Dark Fiber solutions. With Lightpath owning its own Dark Fiber, they are equipped to provide the flexibility and customization to meet customer needs but also offer additional value in terms of security and control over design. This solution allows TOWARDEX to offer the most robust, high-speed connectivity to its clients, most specifically for its role in operating the Massachusetts Internet Exchange. MASS IX facilitates interconnection and essential peering for various regional networks and serves as a cornerstone in the partnership’s framework.
Another key component of the partnership is TOWARDEX and Lightpath’s collaboration through the Hub Express System (HEX) which is the first completely neutral access public utility of its kind. HEX facilitates flexible and cost-effective network builds crucial for hyperscalers and technology-driven enterprises. Both MASS IX and HEX help drive the unparalleled success of TOWARDEX’s connectivity solutions.
In addition, TOWARDEX utilizes Lightpath’s Ethernet services and core products ranging from scalable bandwidth solutions to secure data center connections, providing optimal solutions to meet the varying needs of customers. Lightpath’s ability to provide diverse physical fiber along with close backbone interconnections has been another major benefit to TOWARDEX customers who are looking for connectivity diversity for business continuity.
Enabling TOWARDEX to Win
Lightpath is proud to be a pivotal strategic network partner with TOWARDEX. Jun shares,
“Lightpath’s flexibility and consultative approach have been key. They treat every opportunity with importance and directly engage their entire team – including sales, engineering, construction, and more – all to facilitate seamless and collaborative problem-solving that delivers the best solutions for our mutual customers. Other companies won’t do that, but Lightpath will. It’s a huge benefit for organizations needing flexibility and tailored solutions.”
As TOWARDEX continues to grow, its partnership with Lightpath provides a strong foundation for reliability and scalability. TOWARDEX is equipped to fully revolutionize connectivity in the Boston metro and beyond. Lightpath stands as an innovative technology partner committed to supporting growth across all fronts. To learn how Lightpath’s strategic collaboration and innovative technology solutions can empower your organization, call 877-544-4872, visit lightpathfiber.com, or connect with Lightpath across LinkedIn and YouTube.
