[SatNews] GlobeNet, a wholesale provider of Latin and North America data network services, announces the opening of its newest office, located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new office features a modern design and is located in one of the most connected buildings in the country, Rio's RB1. GlobeNet held a customer event to showcase its new location on February 4th, 2015.

GlobeNet is also deploying a new Point of Presence (PoP) in this building. The PoP will feature diverse network paths to its award-winning submarine cable system and supports GlobeNet's product portfolio, thus facilitating customer connectivity and International services. 

"We are very pleased to announce our new office in Rio de Janeiro," said Erick W. Contag, President and Chief Operating Officer of GlobeNet. "Rio de Janeiro is a key city in South America and our presence will allow our team to better serve our Brazilian customers." 

"It is critical for us to be close to our customers and to have our fingers on the pulse of the local and regional telecoms and service provider community," added Marco Salomão, Country Manager and Regional Director of Sales.