Four items of international network news: [Read more →]
Industry Spotlight – Sean Maskell on GPUaaS and AI at Cologix Canada
December 17th, 2024

With the rise of AI as a driving force throughout the data center infrastructure sector, we are starting to see effects beyond just space and power. The ecosystem is evolving, and new, unique opportunities are arising. With us today to talk about the changes is Sean Maskell, President and General Manager for Cologix Canada. Cologix Canada operates facilities across the markets of Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. [Read more →]
Colo Bytes: atNorth, MDC, Microsoft
December 16th, 2024
Three data center expansion items of note to catch up with. [Read more →]
FTTx Roundup: Long Lines, IdeaTek, Pioneer, CityFibre
December 13th, 2024
Four bits of last mile news, three from the Midwestern US and one across the pond: [Read more →]
How Louisiana solved the BEAD Rubik’s Cube
December 13th, 2024

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Dr. Nathan Smith, Director of Economics and Policy for Connected Nation
On November 18, 2024, Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity (also known as ConnectLA) posted its BEAD Final Proposal for public comment, which was an historic achievement.
Not only did Louisiana finish months ahead [Read more →]
Comcast Business Makes a Deal for Nitel
December 12th, 2024
There was an interesting bit of end-of-year consolidation in the managed services space yesterday. Comcast Business has signed an agreement to acquire Nitel from the private equity firm Cinven. [Read more →]
Wednesday Roundup: AVAIO, Spirent, AMS-IX
December 11th, 2024
A new data center campus, some hyperscale testing, and some interconnection: [Read more →]
Alianza to Buy Metaswitch
December 11th, 2024
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 →]