eBay Deploys Network Expansion in Ireland Using Hibernia Networks EtherReach Services

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hibernia Networks, a provider of global telecommunications services, announces today that eBay.com, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, has chosen Hibernia Networks to provide EtherReach services from Atlanta, GA to Dublin, Ireland. Hibernia’s EtherReach Circuit utilizes Hibernia Networks’ 200+ points-of-presence that extend into 300,000 lit buildings in North America, Europe and Asia leveraging local carrier relationships.

With 128 million active users globally, eBay Inc. enables commerce by delivering flexible and scalable solutions that foster merchant growth. The expanded capacity will further address the increased demand eBay is seeing for high-speed communications services in Ireland. The UPC and Amárach Research forecast that over 2.6 million Internet users in Ireland are expected to spend €5.7 billion online in 2016, contributing to the growing demand for consumer bandwidth in Ireland1.

“Hibernia engineers its diverse metro, long-haul, subsea and terrestrial networks to provide the most reliable network infrastructure for clients, “ states Eric Gutshall, SVP and Head of Global Sales for Hibernia Networks. “Our Irish terrestrial network and direct connectivity to North America and Europe enable eBay to deliver 100 percent uptime to their worldwide customer base.”

“As a leader in diverse network capacity and dependable transport, Hibernia provides eBay’s global customers with the ability to seamlessly buy and sell online,” said Joe Fitzgerald, GCS Sourcing & Service Delivery Manager of eBay.

For more information on Hibernia’s advanced wholesale services, visit www.hibernianetworks.com.

About Hibernia Networks:

Hibernia Networks owns and operates a global network connecting North America, Europe and Asia. Hibernia offers over 217 network Points of Presence (PoPs) in 89 markets and 25 countries.

Hibernia Networks serves its global customer base, including wholesale, finance, media and high-bandwidth companies, with unparalleled support, flexibility and service. Hibernia provides secure and diverse dedicated Ethernet, DTM, Wavelengths and carrier-grade IP Transit services. As a true, end-to-end service provider, Hibernia also offers cloud connectivity, low latency connectivity, including across the Atlantic with Project Express, and HiberniaCDN for seamless anytime, anywhere content delivery. Hibernia’s media services are dedicated to flawless delivery of video signals over fiber, supporting dedicated and occasional broadcasts globally.

For more information on Hibernia’s cutting-edge network and services, please visit www.hibernianetworks.com

1 http://www.upc.ie/pdf/DigitalIndex.pdf