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Simwood Group plc Appoints Former LINX CEO John Souter to its Board

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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BRISTOL, England, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simwood Group plc, the international telecoms company, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Souter to its board.

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  • BRISTOL, England, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simwood Group plc, the international telecoms company, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Souter to its board.
  • John recently stepped down as CEO of LINX, the London Internet Exchange, after 18 years very highly commended work seeing that organisation rapidly grow and adapt in aggressively competitive markets.
  • John Souter said, "I am energised and eagerly anticipating joining the innovative and ambitious team at Simwood.
  • Simwood Group incorporates the wholesale arm Simwood eSMS Ltd, US operations Simwood Inc and the hosted voice platform Sipcentric Ltd. Simwood was established in 1996 and services over 200 wholesale customers in more than 52 countries.

Jet Linx Launches Flight Funds Program To Culminate Its 20th Anniversary

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx , the preeminent private jet management and Jet Card membership company in the United States, today announced the release of Flight Funds, a new and pioneering rewards program available exclusively for Jet Linx clients.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx , the preeminent private jet management and Jet Card membership company in the United States, today announced the release of Flight Funds, a new and pioneering rewards program available exclusively for Jet Linx clients.
  • It is our Jet Linx clients who are responsible for our tremendous growth, and the Flight Funds program is our way of saying 'thank you' and further enhancing the Jet Linx experience as we reflect on what has been our most successful year yet," said Mr. Walker.
  • With 2020 on the horizon, Jet Linx will continue to elevate, enhance and enrich the Jet Linx private jet travel experience through new initiatives, Base locations and exclusive benefits.
  • Jet Linx Aviation is a locally-focused private jet company founded in Omaha, NE in 1999 as a more personalized approach to national private jet companies.

LINX Appoint Pieter Knook as New Chair for its Board

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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LONDON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have recruited Pieter Knook as non-executive Chairperson for its Board of Directors.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have recruited Pieter Knook as non-executive Chairperson for its Board of Directors.
  • Pieter Knook has had a very long and successful career at Microsoft and has served on a number of executive boards.
  • Simon Woodhead, longstanding LINX Board member and current LINX Chair, added, "Being a non-profit member owned organisation, the LINX Board plays a pivotal part in the running of the exchange, so finding the right candidate was crucial.
  • Commenting on his new role Pieter Knook said, "LINX has an impressive track record of facilitating network interconnection for 25 yearsnow.

LINX Appoint Pieter Knook as New Chair for its Board

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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LONDON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have recruited Pieter Knook as non-executive Chairperson for its Board of Directors.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have recruited Pieter Knook as non-executive Chairperson for its Board of Directors.
  • Pieter Knook has had a very long and successful career at Microsoft and has served on a number of executive boards.
  • Simon Woodhead, longstanding LINX Board member and current LINX Chair, added, "Being a non-profit member owned organisation, the LINX Board plays a pivotal part in the running of the exchange, so finding the right candidate was crucial.
  • Commenting on his new role Pieter Knook said, "LINX has an impressive track record of facilitating network interconnection for 25 yearsnow.

LINX Announce Significant New Year Price Cuts Plus New Incentive Programme to Encourage Growth in Bandwidth

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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Meanwhile, the LON2 platform has new monthly fees of 306 for 10GE and 1935 for the 100GE port option.

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  • Meanwhile, the LON2 platform has new monthly fees of 306 for 10GE and 1935 for the 100GE port option.
  • The LINX NoVA exchange in Northern Virginia, USA, will see reductions of 10% on its 10GE and 100GE ports.
  • LINX are also to introduce an incentive scheme designed to encourage growth of bandwidth across the membership.
  • LINX's current pricing structure and further details of the incentive programme can be viewed on the LINX website.

LINX Announce Significant New Year Price Cuts Plus New Incentive Programme to Encourage Growth in Bandwidth

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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Meanwhile, the LON2 platform has new monthly fees of 306 for 10GE and 1935 for the 100GE port option.

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, the LON2 platform has new monthly fees of 306 for 10GE and 1935 for the 100GE port option.
  • The LINX NoVA exchange in Northern Virginia, USA, will see reductions of 10% on its 10GE and 100GE ports.
  • LINX are also to introduce an incentive scheme designed to encourage growth of bandwidth across the membership.
  • LINX's current pricing structure and further details of the incentive programme can be viewed on the LINX website.

Mesirow Financial Advises Advanced Roofing & Sheet Metal on its Sale to Reconstruction Experts Inc., a Portfolio Company of Linx Partners

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Roofing & Sheet Metal ("ARSM" or the "Company") on its sale to Reconstruction Experts Inc. ("RE"), a portfolio company of Linx Partners ("Linx").

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Roofing & Sheet Metal ("ARSM" or the "Company") on its sale to Reconstruction Experts Inc. ("RE"), a portfolio company of Linx Partners ("Linx").
  • Rocky Pontikes, managing director of Mesirow Financial's Investment Banking group, said, "We were honored to represent ARSM on its sale to RE and Linx.
  • With extensive sector-specific expertise and deep long-standing relationships, Mesirow Financial's team has a proven track record of completing successful transactions.
  • Reconstruction Experts, Inc. provides specialized property services to homeowners' associations and other property owners through eight offices in Colorado, California and Texas.

Jet Linx Opens Flagship New York Private Terminal At Teterboro Airport

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx , the preeminent private jet management and Jet Card membership company in the United States, today announced the highly-anticipated grand opening of its New York private terminal at Teterboro Airport.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx , the preeminent private jet management and Jet Card membership company in the United States, today announced the highly-anticipated grand opening of its New York private terminal at Teterboro Airport.
  • Located in Teterboro, New Jersey,just 12miles from midtown Manhattan, the Jet Linx New York private terminal provides maximum convenience and accessibility for its clientele in New York City.
  • Jet Linx Aviation is a locally-focused private jet company founded in Omaha, NE in 1999 as a more personalized approach to national private jet companies.
  • Jet Linx offers two different ways to experience private aviation a guaranteed Jet Card and a Jet Management program providing its clients with an all-encompassing, local solution to all of their private jet travel needs.

 Linx Announces Partnership with Mercado Pago

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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It is with this premise that Linx, leader and specialist in retail technology, has just announced a partnership with Mercado Pago, Mercado Livres fintech, to offer QR Code payment on Linx solutions.

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  • It is with this premise that Linx, leader and specialist in retail technology, has just announced a partnership with Mercado Pago, Mercado Livres fintech, to offer QR Code payment on Linx solutions.
  • According to him, "QR Linx works as a technology integrated with Linx solutions and was developed to facilitate the settlement and financial reconciliation of the business."
  • Mercado Pago is the fintech of the Mercado Livre group that offers indispensable solutions for consumers, sellers and companies of all sizes.
  • With a broad portfolio, Mercado Pago facilitates access to means of payment and contributes to the democratization of commerce, offering the best buying and selling experience to its users.

Jet Linx Launches Updated Mobile App With Flightsharing

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Friday, July 12, 2019
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OMAHA, Neb., July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx , a jet card membership and private jet management company with 18 Base locations nationwide, today announced the release of the latest version of its Mobile App, featuring an innovative new flightsharing program called OpenSeat Exchange.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx , a jet card membership and private jet management company with 18 Base locations nationwide, today announced the release of the latest version of its Mobile App, featuring an innovative new flightsharing program called OpenSeat Exchange.
  • Available exclusively on the updated Jet Linx Mobile App, OpenSeat Exchange offers aircraft owners and members the ability to buy or sell empty seats on Jet Linx flights on a per-seat basis.
  • "We are thrilled to provide our 2,000 jet card members and 115 aircraft owners with an innovative new app feature designed to further improve, enrich and elevate the Jet Linx private jet travel experience," said Jamie Walker, President & CEO of Jet Linx.
  • Jet Linx offers two different ways to experience private aviation jet card membership and private jet management providing its clients with an all-encompassing, local solution to all of their private jet travel needs.