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Ultra-Low Latency Just Got Faster: euNetworks Expands Connectivity to Euronext euNetworks has taken a major step in optimizing financial trading connectivity, completing a series of upgrades to its ultra-low latency routes connecting London and Frankfurt to Euronext’s core data center in Bergamo, Italy. This milestone includes the longest hollowcore fibre deployment in euNetworks’ history—bringing even faster, more efficient trading routes to the financial services sector. What This Means for Financial Services ✔ Shortest available routes between London, Frankfurt, and Euronext’s core data center ✔ Market-leading ultra-low latency connectivity for high-frequency traders and financial institutions ✔ Longest hollowcore fibre deployment [...]

How Digital Realty & Oracle Are Driving AI & Data Readiness At Gartner IOCS 2024, Digital Realty and Oracle led a key discussion on data and AI readiness, exploring how organizations can optimize infrastructure, data management, and cloud strategies to unlock the full potential of AI. AI’s success hinges on data availability, localization, and modern architectures, and businesses that invest in a distributed and interconnected infrastructure will be best positioned for innovation. Key Takeaways from the Session ✔ Data Strategy is Fundamental – AI is only as strong as the data foundation supporting it. 79% of enterprises have formalized [...]

Next-Generation Networking: Colt’s 800G ZR+ Trial with Cisco Colt Technology Services has successfully trialed Cisco’s 800G ZR+ coherent optics in its AS8220 network, marking a major leap forward in high-speed, low-power networking. Conducted between Frankfurt and Munich, this trial demonstrates how cutting-edge optical technology is transforming network efficiency, doubling Colt’s core capacity while reducing power consumption by 33%. As businesses demand faster, low-latency connectivity for AI, cloud computing, and data-intensive applications, this trial proves that Colt’s infrastructure is ready for the future. Key Benefits of 800G ZR+ for Businesses ✔ Higher Capacity – Doubles Colt’s packet core capacity per [...]

Telecom Trends 2025: Insights from Industry Experts As we look ahead to 2025, the telecom industry is poised for transformative shifts driven by technology advancements, regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations. Insights from top industry leaders outline the key themes shaping the telecom landscape in the coming year. Key Trends to Watch in Telecom for 2025: Open RAN and Private Networks Open RAN adoption will face critical challenges in 2025. While scaling remains complex, private networks are emerging as a significant use case. Enterprises seeking custom connectivity will drive the development of vendor-neutral, disaggregated solutions. AI in Telecoms Artificial [...]

Enterprise Technology Trends for 2025: Insights from Colt’s Forecast As 2025 approaches, Colt Technology Services highlights key enterprise technology trends shaping the year ahead. Based on proprietary research among over 1,000 global CIOs, these forecasts explore how sustainability, AI regulation, and the evolution of Network as a Service (NaaS) will redefine priorities for tech leaders worldwide. Key Trends to Watch in 2025 SASE and Zero-Trust Networking With increasing cyber threats and regulatory requirements like NIS2 and DORA, enterprises are adopting Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero-Trust models to safeguard assets and data. The SASE market is projected to [...]

What Awaits the Media Industry in 2025: Trends and Challenges The media industry is at a pivotal point as digital transformation reshapes production processes, presenting both opportunities and challenges. RIEDEL Networks’ recently published 2025 Trends offers valuable insights into the technologies and strategies media companies should prioritize to navigate these changes effectively. Key Insights from RIEDEL Networks’ 2025 Trends The Growing Importance of IP-Based Standards TV productions are moving towards Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) for live broadcasts and other applications. SRT provides cost-effective, reliable, and low-latency video transmission over public and private IP backbones, enabling significant cost savings and [...]

Strengthening Connectivity: AAA Sales & Management GmbH Partners with Riedel Networks We are thrilled to announce our exclusive sales partnership with Riedel Networks in Switzerland. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in providing tailored network solutions, leveraging Riedel Networks’ expertise in SD-WAN, network security, and IT security. Together, we aim to redefine connectivity for businesses across the region. The Partnership at a Glance The partnership was officially launched during an engaging two-day workshop, where our teams explored advanced solutions to meet the growing demands of modern digital infrastructure. Discussions extended into a collaborative fondue dinner by Lake Zug, [...]

Innovating Data Center Cooling for a Sustainable Future As data demands grow at an unprecedented rate, sustainability in data center operations has never been more critical. With data centers consuming approximately 1.5% of the world’s electricity, innovative cooling solutions are emerging as a crucial aspect of reducing environmental impact and supporting the rapid growth of high-performance workloads like AI and machine learning. Modern data centers face the challenge of balancing energy efficiency with the increasing need for high-performance cooling. Traditional systems like air cooling are now supplemented by advanced technologies such as liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and free cooling. [...]

Colt Partners with Rivada for Next-Gen Connectivity Colt Technology Services has joined forces with Rivada Space Networks to introduce a groundbreaking connectivity network leveraging Rivada’s innovative "Outernet." This low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network of 600 satellites will launch in 2025, redefining connectivity by combining satellite-to-satellite laser links and advanced onboard processing. With ultra-low latency and unparalleled security, this orbital networking solution offers pole-to-pole coverage and end-to-end data routing in space. This partnership empowers Colt to expand its digital infrastructure across terrestrial, subsea, and orbital domains, providing secure and scalable solutions to industries requiring robust data sharing, including banking [...]

Colt Expands Transatlantic Reach to NYSE, NASDAQ, and OPRA Colt Technology Services has announced a significant expansion of its capital markets data solutions, broadening its reach to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, and the Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA). This development enhances Colt’s global portfolio, now spanning over 80 markets worldwide, and strengthens its position as a leader in capital markets connectivity. With this move, Colt extends its existing US market presence, which already includes major exchanges under the CME Group, to provide direct access to two of the world’s largest stock exchanges. Together, NYSE and NASDAQ [...]