Alianza has made an inorganic move to expand its range of communications software capabilities. The cloud communications platform company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Metaswitch from Microsoft. [Read more →]
Int’l bytes: AquaComms, Ciena, Arelion, Aruba, Sparkle, RETN
December 10th, 2024
Four bits of interesting infrastructure news from across the Atlantic: [Read more →]
Monday Roundup: Arelion, Nokia, Burlington Telecom, DE-CIX
December 9th, 2024
A few items, three domestic and one international: [Read more →]
Eight Best Practices to Follow for Efficient Telecom Infrastructure Management
December 6th, 2024

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Daria Batrakova, Director Business Line Telecom Solutions at FNT Software
In today’s dynamic telecommunications landscape, operators face increasing demands for better connectivity, faster service delivery, and higher network reliability. Managing telecom infrastructure effectively is critical to meeting these requirements while also ensuring scalability for future growth. Let’s explore [Read more →]
Int’l Bytes: iBasis, Zenlayer, Global Switch, Nozomi, Nokia
December 5th, 2024
Four strategic partnerships and collaborations from four corners of the globe to keep up with: [Read more →]
Wednesday Bytes: Telxius, BDx, EdgeConneX, Nokia, Hotwire
December 4th, 2024
A set of interesting infrastructure items from around the world: [Read more →]
Metro Bytes: CityFibre, euNetworks, Gateway, Colt
December 3rd, 2024
A few interesting items to catch up with: [Read more →]
Int’l Bytes: Google, CBRE, Kao Data, Cinia
December 2nd, 2024
Two items in the subsea world, plus one in data center management: [Read more →]
Int’l Bytes: HGC, Ciena, HE, Equinix, Adtran
November 27th, 2024
Two expansion projects in the far east, some power in southern Europe, and a railway SAN upgrade: [Read more →]
Tuesday Roundup: FirstLight, Ciena, Verizon, Google, Sparkle
November 26th, 2024
Two bits of news from the northeastern US, one from the Mediterranean, and a couple from Australia: [Read more →]
IQ Fiber to Purchase ThinkBig
November 25th, 2024
There was a bit of FTTx consolidation news on Friday on the east coast. IQ Fiber has announced an agreement to acquire ThinkBig Networks in a move that will take it northward into the state of Maryland. [Read more →]
Friday Roundup: Ritter, Windstream, Hurricane Electric, Mobily, Sparkle, Verizon
November 22nd, 2024
One bit of M&A, one bit of federal dollars, some subsea fiber, and a new PoP: [Read more →]
Election Messaging Boom
November 22nd, 2024

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Riccardo Amati, The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF)
2024 is the “year of elections,” and mobile messaging apps have become the dominant medium for political campaigns, revolutionising voter engagement. This shift is driven by the ubiquity of smartphones, declining trust in traditional media, and the powerful capabilities of AI, which have enabled more direct and personalised communication between candidates and voters. While this transformation offers more [Read more →]
Metro Bytes: Cologix, KWIKOM, Boldyn, ex2, Segra
November 21st, 2024
Multiple interesting projects going on at the metro/regional level across the country: [Read more →]
Int’l Bytes: euNetworks, Connectbase, Ezditek, Resolute CS, Viavi, TDC
November 20th, 2024
A few interesting items from around the world at midweek: [Read more →]
Carr Named to Lead FCC
November 19th, 2024

We try to stay out of politics here and that’s not going to change today. But the telecommunications and internet infrastructure sector in the US will soon see a shift in regulatory leadership. Brendan Carr has been named by the incoming administration as the next FCC Chairman. [Read more →]
Monday Roundup: Cirion, IslaLink, Nokia, Wyyerd
November 18th, 2024
A new subsea cable, a subsea and terrestrial speed trial, and a FTTH upgrade: [Read more →]
Infra Bytes: DC BLOX, Prime, Sabey, Archtop
November 15th, 2024
Three data center projects and one FTTH award: [Read more →]
Where is your data held and who has the right to access it? navigating a complex landscape
November 15th, 2024
This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Iain Wham
Data sovereignty, the ability of a country to exercise authority over data within its borders, is rapidly transforming the business landscape. [Read more →]
Int’l Bytes: DE-CIX, EXA, Colt, GTT, Softbank
November 14th, 2024
Multiple interesting developments from international sources this week to catch up on: [Read more →]
Ziply Buy’s UPN’s Northwestern Footprint
November 13th, 2024
A fair amount of fiber is changing hands in the Pacific Northwest between two providers that themselves are being or have recently been consolidated. Ziply Fiber has announced an agreement to acquire a selection of assets from Unite Private Networks in the Pacific Northwest. [Read more →]
Tuesday Bytes: Colt, Ciena, Fibertime, Nokia, Elea, Vertiv, Verizon
November 12th, 2024
Three interesting technology deployments from around the world, and one federal contract win: [Read more →]
euNetworks, Ciena Put 1.6Tbps Wavelengths to Work
November 12th, 2024
euNetworks has tapped Ciena for a technical first over in Europe. They have leveraged Ciena’s WL6e technology to deploy a wavelength solution of 1.6Tbps through one of Europe’s busiest data corridors. [Read more →]