Telecom Ramblings

The internet giants Google and Facebook apparently agree on at least one thing this month: that the world’s infrastructure is in need of another trans-pacific cable system.  They are teaming up with privately held Pacific Light Data Communication and TE Subcom to build the Pacific Light Cable Network, or PLCN. [Read more →]

With its expansion throughout the state of Virginia in place and the integration of Fibertech well along its path, I’ve been expecting Lightower to kick off a new project.  They did so today, announcing a significant expansion southward into North Carolina. [Read more →]

Here’s a set of colo news items worth a look for this Wednesday morning. [Read more →]

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 →]

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 →]

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

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 →]

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 →]

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 →]

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 →]

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 →]

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

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 →]

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

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 →]

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 →]

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

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 →]

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

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 →]

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 →]

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

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 →]