Nextra strengthens European presence by including UK based Norsk Data, XTML and CIX

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Nextra, the European communications service provider , owned by Telenor, today announced the inclusion of three UK units: Norsk Data - the leading provider of application service provision (ASP), IT and data communications services, XTML - the specialist provider of secure Internet hosting and ASP and CIX - the Internet business solutions specialist.
The companies were included because they fit strategically with Nextras existing and future European operations. The range of IT and data communications services offered by the companies compliment Nextras existing portfolio of services, which include hosting, content management, streaming, virtual private networks (VPNs), application service provision (ASP), wireless applications and messaging.


About Nextra
Nextra is an Internet-based communications service provider (CSP) - offering an extensive range of complete communications solutions. Nextra, which is owned by Telenor, one of Europes leading telecommunications companies, is primarily a business CSP, with a particular focus on helping medium sized businesses exploit the opportunities presented by the Internet.

Nextra's Internet-only network Nextbone operates a multi-megabit backbone with interconnection points in 14 major European cities, and connects to the US Internet via several high-speed links. For more information about Nextra please go to www.nextra.com


About Norsk Data
Employing more than 760 people, Norsk Data is one of the UKs leading providers of IT and data communication services. Founded in 1977, the company provides a range of integrated support services to leading organisations in the public and private sector. Its portfolio includes enterprise management, Help Desk services, ASP, installation services and multi-vendor hardware maintenance. For more information see www.norsk-data.com


About XTML
As a UK specialist service provider, XTML enables companies to implement business critical Internet solutions. Based on a secure, hosting infrastructure - XTML ServerBank TM - powered by CISCO networks and HP leading technology, XTML provide a range of services guaranteed by XTML Ensure TM, the world's first e-commerce insurance. XTML employs more than 100 people. For more information see www.xtml.com


About CIX
Employing more than 70 people, Compulink Information Exchange Ltd ('CIX' pronounced 'kicks') was established in 1985 and is one of the oldest names on the Internet. CIX is focussed on connectivity and hosting services aimed at the SME market. This focus is based on offering practical and cost effective internet applications to allow businesses to reduce cost, grow revenues and/or leverage their intellectual capital to gain a competitive advantage. For more information see: www.cix.co.uk