Perseus Telecom Hires Wendell Kadunce as Executive Vice President of Global Sales
- New executive brings 20 years of sales leadership and business development experience within the Internet/Telecommunications industry
NEW YORK, January 17, 2012 – Perseus Telecom, a global provider of connectivity, today announced the appointment of Wendell Kadunce as Executive Vice President of Global Sales. The former Vice President of Carrier Sales for Reliance Globalcom joins Perseus Telecom as part of the firm’s aggressive revenue growth plans and will be responsible for direct sales, strategic partnerships and business development.
Mr. Kadunce brings with him more than 20 years of telecoms expertise. While at Reliance Globalcom, he built the U.S. sales team from the ground up and increased the revenue by six times within six years. Mr. Kadunce also set up strategic partnerships with Level3 and Global Crossing to augment their global MPLS and Ethernet offerings.
Mr. Kadunce commented, “I’m thrilled to be joining Perseus Telecom, a company I have always thought to be cutting-edge and fast-growing. I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience to help continue the firm’s success.”
Prior to Reliance Globalcom, Mr. Kadunce held strategic positions at Teleglobe, Cable & Wireless America and UUNET Technologies.
“We are very pleased to have Wendell join the Perseus Telecom executive team. He has a stellar reputation in the global telecom industry and his experience and knowledge of the market is invaluable,” comments Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom. “2012 will be another year of innovation and robust growth for Perseus Telecom and bringing on Wendell is a strategic hire for the organization.”
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About Perseus Telecom
Perseus Telecom is a global provider of telecommunications with a focus on ultra-low latency networks that works with the world’s leading fiber asset providers and technology owners to provide its clients with the right network solution at the right price. Perseus Telecom is able to access an extensive global infrastructure while ensuring that service-level solutions are also cost-effective. Perseus Telecom customers include; Banking, Finance and Fund Management Institutions, Broadcast Media and Entertainment Companies, Law Firms and Capital Partnerships, Global Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies. Perseus Telecom’s management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin and New York. For more information on Perseus Telecom, go to www.perseustelecom.com.
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Perseus Telecom Expands with Acquisition of 60 Hudson Data Center, Opens Trading Access to All Global Networks
⎯ Carrier-grade hub provides trading interconnectivity with global markets
NEW YORK, January 11th, 2012 – Perseus Telecom, a global provider of connectivity, announced today that the firm has acquired a new data hub at 60 Hudson Street in New York City, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s network for trading firms and enterprise networks. The data center provides global point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity between financial exchanges, data centers and corporate office locations, thus making it one of the most important carrier buildings in the world.
“Across regional and global geographies, valuable financial assets are traded with ever increasing speed and frequency,” states Dr. Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom. “Electronic trading participants require the best available technology to take advantage of every market opportunity, with minimal latency and access to global trading hubs. With the acquisition of 60 Hudson, we offer trading firms the fastest access to all global networks, including trans-Atlantic, trans-Pacific, transcontinental US and Latin America.”
Within 60 Hudson, Perseus Telecom incorporates proprietary and global carrier networks to construct a bespoke, performance-focused infrastructure.
“With the increasing importance of interconnection and speed in today’s trading environment, having a data hub which provides low-latency connection that is quicker, even by microseconds, is mission-critical by giving traders a competitive edge,” continues Percy.
The building is a historic landmark; 60 Hudson was a breakthrough hub of world-wide communications during the telegraph era, and today represents more than 100 domestic and global telecommunications companies within its colocations meet-me-room. “This is perhaps the world’s most fiber rich and interconnected building,” says Andrew Kusminsky, COO. “From our new data center, we can get to 196 countries.” Several major financial services technology providers are domiciled in the building, including IPC, a major financial services technology provider.
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About Perseus Telecom
Perseus Telecom is a global provider of telecommunications with a focus on ultra-low latency networks that works with the world’s leading fiber asset providers and technology owners to provide its clients with the right network solution at the right price. Perseus Telecom is able to access an extensive global infrastructure while ensuring that service-level solutions are also cost-effective. Perseus Telecom customers include; Banking, Finance and Fund Management Institutions, Broadcast Media and Entertainment Companies, Law Firms and Capital Partnerships, Global Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies. Perseus Telecom’s management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin and New York. For more information on Perseus Telecom, go to www.perseustelecom.com.
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Perseus Telecom Opens the Fastest Available Trading Connection to Brazil’s BOVESPA Exchange
Groundbreaking ultra-low latency connection to BM&F BOVESPA creates new high
frequency trading opportunities
NEW YORK, August 3rd, 2011 – Perseus Telecom, a global provider of telecommunications, announced today that the firm has created the fastest available trading connection to leading Latin American exchange BM&F BOVESPA, via a partnership with GlobeNet, an international wholesale provider of submarine capacity, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Oi. Perseus Telecom now provides the most streamlined, lowest latency route directly linking Sao Paulo’s BM&F BOVESPA to New York’s NASDAQ, and in turn, routes to major global exchanges such as the CME, NYSE, BATS, LSE, Deutsche Börse and Eurex.
“In essence, we have brought BOVESPA directly into the US trading sphere,” comments Andrew Kusminsky, COO of Perseus Telecom. “Now, the connection between this fast-growing Latin American exchange and NASDAQ is as fast as a typical route between New York and London. Perseus Telecom has seen tremendous demand and need amongst our trading clients, both large and small, who need to quickly leverage the growing market opportunities in Latin America.”
This groundbreaking new backhaul network opens up new and important opportunities for trading firms looking to increase exposure to Latin America and diversify their product portfolio. By establishing a direct connection to BM&F BOVESPA, Perseus Telecom enables trading firms to gain a significant market advantage. This new connection allows traders and financial firms to develop innovative high frequency trading strategies, products and services incorporating securities traded through BOVESPA.
Overall the new express route establishes much-needed ultra-low latency connectivity to Brazil, an emerging and booming economy. In addition, the high capacity route will create a diverse connection that will completely avoid the highly congested NYC metro area and connect directly to the New Jersey NASDAQ facility; therefore creating new express connectivity with Chicago, Toronto, London and Tokyo financial exchanges without having to traverse traditional carrier networks.
“Designed with the latest advancements in technology, GlobeNet’s low latency network ensures that financial firms receive ultra fast connectivity,” states Erick W. Contag, Chief Operating Officer of GlobeNet. “Trades and transactions can be conducted seamlessly and securely which is essential in the highly competitive financial marketplace.”
“As cross-border trading becomes increasingly important in a global marketplace, the ability to access emerging marketplaces such as the BM&F BOVESPA can be a true differentiator for trading firms,” comments Dr. Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom. “Latin America is quickly becoming an international hub and trading desks, whether at a large bank or a hedge fund, are racing to discover the arbitrage and hedging opportunities available through exchanges like BOVESPA. Our relationship with GlobeNet and our new ultra-low latency connection are opening up a world of opportunity for traders and we’re excited about this unprecedented landmark achievement. Perseus Telecom is committed to providing innovative network solutions to the world’s leading financial services firms and our new express route is a validation of that commitment.”
About Perseus Telecom
Perseus Telecom is a global provider of telecommunications with a focus on ultra low latency networks that works with the world’s leading fiber asset providers and technology owners to provide its clients with the right network solution at the right price. Perseus Telecom is able to access an extensive global infrastructure while ensuring that service-level solutions are also cost-effective. Perseus Telecom customers include; Banking, Finance and Fund Management Institutions, Broadcast Media and Entertainment Companies, Law Firms and Capital Partnerships, Global Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies. Perseus Telecom’s management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin and New York. For more information on Perseus Telecom, go to www.perseustelecom.com.
About GlobeNet
GlobeNet provides international capacity services between North and South America over a dual ring-protected, fiber optic submarine cable system serving Bermuda, Brazil, Colombia, U.S.A., and Venezuela. The network spans more than 22,000 kilometers and offers a network availability of 99.99%. GlobeNet with its headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida -USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brazilian full-service telecommunications provider Oi (that acquired Brasil Telecom). www.globenet.net
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Perseus Telecom Delivers High Speed Network to Palladium Energy in the Amazon Rain Forest
- Perseus Telecom traverses 2 million square miles of jungle to deliver Ethernet connection
- Perseus Telecom offered 4X the amount of bandwidth requested at lower cost
NEW YORK, Jun 16th, 2011,
Perseus Telecom, a global provider of telecommunications, announced today it has have provided a high-speed connection to Palladium Energy in Manaus, Brazil located in the heart of Amazonia, the largest tropical rainforest on earth. Palladium Energy’s Manaus manufacturing site was looking for a better connection to increase their productivity and Perseus Telecom stepped up to the challenge.
In their original search, Palladium Energy had bought an MPLS network from a top-tier carrier but endured poor performance, causing slow access and lost productivity. Palladium Energy then contacted BlackWire Consulting Group (BCG) to find a solution to their network troubles. “We thought the only viable solution was satellite, then BCG recommended Perseus Telecom. They have solved our problem and we now have a fast, stable and cost efficient solution ” says Todd Hawes, IT Director at Palladium Energy.
After several tests to determine the best network solution, BCG contacted Perseus Telecom because of their ability to provide global network solutions across multiple fiber asset providers. Perseus Telecom was able to offer Palladium 4X the amount of bandwidth than what they originally requested at a lower cost. Perseus and BCG managed the provisioning of the circuit and it was installed tested and in use within 90 days. “We’re delighted to provide Palladium Energy with a high-speed, reliable and cost efficient solution into their Amazon site,” says Dr. Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom.
Palladium Energy’s new network now has dedicated bandwidth enabling them to run; Citrix, Lifesize Video Conferencing and manage bandwidth intensive CAD drawings. “Due to Perseus Telecom’s improved network solution, Palladium Energy is now able to take advantage of new applications and productivity. At Blackwire we take pride in customer satisfaction,” says Salvatore Orefiche, CEO of BCG.
About Perseus Telecom
Perseus Telecom is a global provider of telecommunications that works with the worlds leading fiber asset providers and technology owners to provide its clients with the right network solution at the right price. Perseus Telecom is able to access an extensive global infrastructure while ensuring that service-level solutions are also cost-effective. Perseus Telecom customers include; Banking, Finance and Fund Management Institutions, Broadcast Media and Entertainment Companies, Law Firms and Capital Partnerships, Global Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies. Perseus Telecom’s management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin and New York. For more information on Perseus Telecom, go to www.perseustelecom.com or contact Amy Anderson at +1 (212) 300-6813.
About Palladium Energy
Palladium is the industry leader in lithium-based technology. In 2003, the company began diversification into additional end markets, entering the Brazilian market with a battery pack testing and manufacturing facility in 2004. In 2009, Marlin Equity Partners acquired the company and renamed it Palladium Energy. With the momentum of a long, rich history of excellence behind it, Palladium entered a new era in cutting-edge battery pack technology, engineering, manufacturing and testing on a global scale, with facilities in the U.S., Brazil and China.
Palladium offers Battery Pack Design, Battery Cell Selection, Battery Component Selection and Lithium Battery Manufacturing. www.palladiumenergy.com
About Blackwire Consulting Group (BCG)
BlackWire Consulting Group was born from industry veterans who wanted to create a global solutions connectivity company that specifically focused on solving critical business issues with technology, rather than pushing a particular provider’s solution. This approach in sourcing best of breed providers, has proven time after time, to narrow cost disparities, and allows our clients the freedom to focus on their core business. Our long standing relationships with our core partners allows us to offer the latest technologies including Ethernet, MPLS/VPLS, high cap transport, low latency domestic and international fast routes, and VOIP. Our model allows our clients to narrow the focus of the project, meet with only pre-qualified vendors, and choose options that provide the best value. Contact Sal Orefiche www.blackwireconsulting.com
Perseus Telecom Provides Fastest Ultra Low Latency Route from NYSE Euronext to Deutsche Bourse
NEW YORK, March 2, 2011
Perseus Telecom, a global provider of telecommunications, announced today they provide the fastest connection between NYSE Euronext at Interxion in the United Kingdom and Deutsche Bourse in Frankfurt, Germany. “With the increasing importance of speed in today’s trading environment, having a connection that is quicker, even by microseconds, can give traders a competitive edge,” says Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom.
This newly developed ULL route from Perseus Telecom offers tested performance at 8.702 ms round trip delay with a guaranteed Service Level Agreement. “The cost of doing this is marginally higher than a standard connection, but the advantages of being quicker than the competition or to mitigate risk are great,” says Jock Percy, CEO.
Kevin Dean, Chief Marketing Officer, Interxion, commented, “As a leading provider of low-latency connectivity between financial centres such as London and Frankfurt, Perseus Telecom is a valued member of the Financial Services community at Interxion’s Financial Hubs. Interxion offers cost-effective colocation facilities in London and Frankfurt, amongst others, where capital markets participants can benefit from low-latency connectivity to the European markets. For example, Interxion’s City of London data centre is the closest SFTI access centre to NYSE Euronext’s new European Liquidity Centre in Basildon, United Kingdom.”
For more information on Perseus Telecom, got to www.perseustelecom.com or contact Amy Anderson at 212-300-6813.
Interxion Ltd Contacts:
Ali Moinuddin, Marketing Director
Tel: +44 (0)207 375 7038, E-mail: alim@interxion.com
Perseus Telecom Sponsoring Trade Tech USA 2011 in New York, NY to Participate in Exhibition
NEW YORK, February 28, 2011 –
Perseus Telecom, a global provider of telecommunications, announced today that it is sponsoring TradeTech USA 2011, February 28th – March 2nd, at Pier 60 in New York, NY and TradeTech London, April 12th-14th, at the ExCel Centre in London, UK. TradeTech is a high quality equity trading conference covering both domestic and global trading strategies aimed at increasing the efficiency of trading desks around the world. Both events will bring together the best of the electronic trading world to meet and discuss topics such as complex finance vehicle regulations, navigating the fragmented market and sourcing non-toxic pools of liquidity.
Perseus Telecom will be participating at both the New York and London exhibitions, with CEO, Dr. Jock Percy, and experienced members from the management team there to discuss their competitive pricing and dynamic services offered.
The management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin and New York.
For more information on Perseus Telecom, go to www.perseustelecom.com or contact Amy Anderson at 212-300-6813.
Perseus Telecom Acquires Wholesale Global Services to Connect to Almost Any Country
NEW YORK, May 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ –
Perseus Telecom today announced it acquired Wholesale Global Services Ltd., a UK-based Global Data Services Company. New markets served include mainland China, India, Korea, the Russian Federation, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Nigeria, Egypt, eastern Europe and many more surrounding markets. “With the acquisition of Wholesale Global Services, we can instantly broaden our capability and provide connectivity to just about any market in any country,” said Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom. “Perseus Telecom is now the market-leading independent provider of connectivity and co-location, extending its key sales messages of ultra-low latency, best price and quality-driven service level assurances (SLA) to an international market.” The acquisition also adds a number of new financial markets, for example the Indian exchanges; ISE, USE and NSE; SSE China and RTS Russia. Perseus Telecom already provides colocation and connectivity options into CME, CBOT, NASDAQ, NYMEX, NYSE, TSX, BM&F Bovespa, ISE USA, ICE, ARCA, BATS, Direct Edge, BOAT, Turquoise, Chi-X, Euronext, Deutsche Bourse, Boursa Italiana, MEF, SWX, Nasdaq OMX and others.
Wholesale Global Services Ltd. was founded in 2009 and their customers include large and small businesses: enterprise, resellers and carriers. Current Wholesale Global Services users will benefit from the expanded resources and operational scale resulting from their integration into Perseus Telecom. Jock Percy assures all WGS clients that their service will continue uninterrupted. Chris Taylor will become the Vice President Sales & Operations for EMEA and APAC. “Building a global, fast and independent capability for enterprise, resellers and carriers is exactly what the market needs right now: a one-stop-shop for premium data connectivity,” said Mr. Taylor.
About Perseus Telecom
Perseus Telecom was founded to better serve trans-Atlantic businesses in North America and Europe. Perseus Telecom now provides telecommunications to customers globally at rates normally reserved for carriers and only the largest companies. Perseus Telecom are specialists in ultra-low latency connectivity and co-location in proximity to markets. Customers include banks, hedge funds, financial technology providers, carriers, media companies and law firms, which require fast, focused attention and dynamic service. Perseus Telecom is a trusted partner to multiple fiber asset owners and technology partners.
The management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin and New York.
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