Akamai: Security Challenges of IoT Just Got Real

October 12th, 2016
 

Akamai has a report out this morning detailing yet another attack vector it is seeing out there, and it’s one that may bring a dose of reality to the Internet of Things.  Since the term itself was coined, there have been cautions that security would be a big IoT issue.  But nevertheless that threat was below the horizon still, and thus still ignorable. [Read more →]

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Windstream Raises Its Bet on Fixed Wireless

October 11th, 2016
 

Windstream has revealed plans to significantly boost its last mile reach to the business market, and they’ll be doing it wirelessly.  They have signed a strategic partnership with Cambridge Broadband Networks and Straight Path Communications to expand their fixed wireless reach in 40 markets nationwide.   [Read more →]

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Int’l Bytes: CityFibre, Epsilon, Avelacom, Level 3

October 11th, 2016
 

Some international items to peruse on this Tuesday morning. [Read more →]

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Columbus Day Roundup: CCMI, EIS, Level 3

October 10th, 2016
 

It’s still the long weekend for many, but here’s a quick look at two M&A items from the edges of my usual coverage areas last week and two executive moves by Level 3: [Read more →]

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Telco strategies – an open mystery

October 10th, 2016
 

This article was authored by Jouko Ahvenainen, and was originally posted on telecomasia.net.

What is the best strategy for a telco? In Europe we can now witness how Telefónica is trying to get rid of O2 and related businesses. The regulator stopped the sale of O2. Now the operator plans an IPO and the sale of the infrastructure business, Telxius. It is a good example of how complex it is for a telco to find [Read more →]

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Zayo Adds Some Chicago Colo

October 7th, 2016
 

Zayo is expanding its colocation footprint in Chicago.  They are planning to open their fourth location in the Windy City in response to strong customer demand. [Read more →]

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Unhappy With Yahoo Revelations, Verizon Seeks Discount

October 7th, 2016
 

When Yahoo revealed that it had been hacked and data on some 500 million accounts might have been stolen, it wasn’t clear what the reprecussions would be on the pending purchase of the company by Verizon. Would they get cold feet? Well, according to the NY Post, the answer may be yes. [Read more →]

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Cleareon Buys Pangaea, Goes Live With Lit Services

October 6th, 2016
 

Cleareon Fiber Networks says its network is now ready for service across the NYC metro region.  The company has been completing a dark fiber footprint in and adjacent to Manhattan since rolling out in February.  They have now moved quickly into lit services as well via a bit of M&A. [Read more →]

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Thursday Bytes: CS&L, Consolidated, Reliance

October 6th, 2016
 

Several corporate moves to note today: [Read more →]

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AT&T Lines Up Behind Amazon’s Cloud

October 6th, 2016
 

In what could be a significant realignment, AT&T and Amazon have announced a new strategic relationship to integrate their respective networking and cloud capabilities.  The two intend to collaborate not just on direct connections to the cloud, which they were already doing of course but will be enhancing further, but also on preconfigured IoT sensors and devices as well as security and threat management.   [Read more →]

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Wednesday Bytes: GTT, QTS, Corero

October 5th, 2016
 

Here’s a quick rundown on some other news from today that’s worth a look: [Read more →]

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Aqua Comms, Ciena Take 150Gbps For a Ride

October 5th, 2016
 

It’s been less than a year since Aqua Comms launched its new transatlantic cable system with 100x130Tbps of potential capacity on each of its four fiber pairs. However, they are already looking into the upgrade possibilities ahead. [Read more →]

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ICANN’s contract to provide IANA functions expires

October 5th, 2016
 

This article was authored by Dylan Bushell-Embling, and was originally posted on telecomasia.net.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (ICANN) stewardship of internet governance has officially expired, triggering the transfer of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions to [Read more →]

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Akamai Acquires Soha

October 4th, 2016
 

Akamai has made its second acquisition in seven days, announcing the purchase of Soha Systems in an all cash transaction. [Read more →]

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Ericsson Reveals Layoffs in Sweden, More Planned

October 4th, 2016
 

The quarters ahead are looking lean for those working at the biggest vendors out there. The Scandinavian giant Ericsson detailed plans today to reduce its workforce in its home turf of Sweden by some 3,000 employees as well as 900 consultants. [Read more →]

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Int’l Bytes: Sparkle, Telefonica, Equinix, Hibernia

October 3rd, 2016
 

Here’s a quick look at some news on the international front from this morning and the end of last week: [Read more →]

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Zayo to Take Aim at C-RAN

September 30th, 2016
 

Zayo this morning announced it has been selected by a major wireless carrier for a wireless backhaul upgrade in two markets.  The difference this time is that what Zayo will be deploying will be C-RAN connectivity, which is what the industry is headed toward to support 5G. [Read more →]

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Telefonica Calls Off Telxius IPO, So Now What?

September 30th, 2016
 

Rumors that demand for Telxius shares was light turned out to be more than a little true.  Yesterday Telefonica threw in the towel and postponed the IPO of its infrastructure unit due to inadequate demand. [Read more →]

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Metro Bytes: FirstLight, WOW, OneNeck

September 30th, 2016
 

For your Friday perusal in the metro space: one contract win, one field testing revelation, and one product roll-out. [Read more →]

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Industry Spotlight: Infomart’s John Sheputis On Expansions, M&A, and Power

September 29th, 2016
 

The data center marketplace continues to be very dynamic, with lots of organic build-outs happening alongside ever-present consolidation.  It’s a good thing too, since without all that work, the internet as we know it would outgrow itself in a year.  One company that is enabling not only the internet, but also some of the world’s most sustainable IT operations, is Infomart Data Centers. Infomart operates the Dallas facility from which it derives its name as well as data centers in Silicon Valley, Portland, and northern Virginia.  With us today to talk about Infomart’s approach to the market, M&A in the sector, and the shift toward renewable power sources is the company’s President, John Sheputis. [Read more →]

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Wednesday Bytes: Earthlink, Internap, vXchnge, UPN

September 28th, 2016
 

Here’s a set of quick-takes from the data center and enterprise services markets: [Read more →]

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Akamai Acquires Some Big Data Talent

September 28th, 2016
 

Akamai made an inorganic move this morning, announcing the acquisition of Concord Systems in an all-cash transaction. [Read more →]

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In Search of the Uber for Telcos

September 28th, 2016
 

This article was authored by Lachlan Colquhoun, and was originally posted on telecomasia.net.

The telecoms industry is in an incredible state of flux – that is a given. [Read more →]

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