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Zayo Group Appoints New CEO of Zayo Europe

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Zayo Group , a leading global provider of network infrastructure, has appointed Colman Deegan as its new CEO of Zayo Europe to drive the business’ growth as cloud and AI adoption continues across the continent.

Key Points: 
  • Zayo Group , a leading global provider of network infrastructure, has appointed Colman Deegan as its new CEO of Zayo Europe to drive the business’ growth as cloud and AI adoption continues across the continent.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240419471253/en/
    Steve Smith, CEO Zayo Group, says, “Colman’s experience and proven track record as a CEO leading large teams and businesses makes him perfectly equipped to take our European business to new heights, together with our outstanding local team.
  • Colman will drive Zayo forward, strengthening our partnerships with data centres, hyperscalers, and enterprises across Europe.
  • Colman Deegan, CEO at Zayo Europe, says, “I am delighted to join Zayo Europe and lead this world-class team.

Zayo Unveils Next-Level Infrastructure Upgrades—Powering High-Bandwidth Connectivity for Technology Evolution, Today and for the Future

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Zayo is also expanding its leading IP network with the addition of 27 critical IP points of presence (PoPs) and 400G peering locations across North America.

Key Points: 
  • Zayo is also expanding its leading IP network with the addition of 27 critical IP points of presence (PoPs) and 400G peering locations across North America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403730832/en/
    Zayo's North American 400G Capabilities (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “While technology innovations like AI and next-gen cloud surge ahead, continued investment in network infrastructure to support this demand is critical.
  • The route also connects with Zayo’s unique financial routes and southern rail routes, enabling North-to-South and coast-to-coast connectivity and resiliency.
  • Built on Zayo’s wholly-owned fiber backbone, Zayo’s IP network also ensures enhanced reliability and performance with reduced latency to support the high-speed connectivity these applications require.

Zayo Expands Managed Edge Offerings through Strategic Partnership with Security Service Edge Leader Netskope

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Zayo Group , a leading global communications infrastructure provider, today announced its partnership with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) leader Netskope.

Key Points: 
  • Zayo Group , a leading global communications infrastructure provider, today announced its partnership with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) leader Netskope.
  • The partnership brings Netskope's best-in-class Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities to Zayo's Managed Edge portfolio to deliver the most robust network protection and application performance for Zayo customers — from edge to core to cloud.
  • Now enhanced with Netskope — which was named a leader in the 2023 Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant — Zayo’s Managed Edge provides industry-leading management and security to defend against network security threats, meet regulatory compliance requirements, and enable seamless and scalable hybrid work.
  • With these enhancements, Zayo’s Managed Edge provides a complete, co-managed, end-to-end networking solution with comprehensive connectivity, security, monitoring, and management.

Zayo Group Appoints Industry Veteran Nikos Katinakis as CTO

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Zayo Group , a leading global provider of fiber network infrastructure, is doubling down on its commitment to network excellence with the appointment of experienced telecommunications leader Nikos Katinakis as Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Zayo Group , a leading global provider of fiber network infrastructure, is doubling down on its commitment to network excellence with the appointment of experienced telecommunications leader Nikos Katinakis as Chief Technology Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227992550/en/
    Nikos Katinakis (pictured) joins Zayo as their new Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Next-generation technology is being deployed faster than ever before.
  • To meet increasing capacity demands, it’s critical to take an enhanced approach to innovation in the network,” said Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo.
  • “We are at an inflection point in technology, with accessible AI, 5G, and satellite connectivity reshaping how we work,” said Katinakis, CTO.

Industry Leader Nicola Palmer Appointed to Zayo Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Zayo Group , a leading global provider of fiber network infrastructure, announced today the appointment of Nicola Palmer to Zayo’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Zayo Group , a leading global provider of fiber network infrastructure, announced today the appointment of Nicola Palmer to Zayo’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220383733/en/
    Nicola Palmer (pictured) appointed to Zayo board of directors.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Nicola’s addition to Zayo’s Board of Directors brings another top-tier advisor with proven leadership credentials and experience, directly related to our business strategies, and core products and services,” said Steve Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Zayo.
  • “Joining Zayo's board is an honor,” said Nicola Palmer.

Average DDoS Attack Cost Businesses Nearly Half a Million Dollars in 2023, According to New Zayo Data

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

According to new Zayo data, the average DDoS attack lasted 68 minutes in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • According to new Zayo data, the average DDoS attack lasted 68 minutes in 2023.
  • With unprotected organizations shelling out an average of $6,000 per minute of each attack, that totals a startling $408,000 average cost to businesses for DDoS attacks.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215983548/en/
    A key driver to this enormous cost was the steep rise in the duration of DDoS attacks throughout the year.
  • Notably, 72,000 of these attacks occurred in the first half of 2023, and 31,000 occurred in the second half.

Nokia and Zayo achieve new North American distance record for 800Gb/s transmission on live network

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The companies also achieved a 1 Tb/s transmission on Zayo’s LA to Phoenix route over 1004km, also using the Nokia PSE-6s.

Key Points: 
  • The companies also achieved a 1 Tb/s transmission on Zayo’s LA to Phoenix route over 1004km, also using the Nokia PSE-6s.
  • Zayo currently provides the largest and most modern 400G network in North America with over 250 points of presence (PoPs), covering the most in-demand centers.
  • Using the latest 6th generation technology, the 800Gb/s transmission represents a tripling in reach over current 7nm solutions and sets a new North American distance record over a live network.
  • Aaron Werley, Vice President of Technology at Zayo, said: “As a communications infrastructure leader, Zayo remains at the forefront of network connectivity.

Voltera and Zayo Partner to Bring High Bandwidth Connectivity to Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleets

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Both companies are backed by global investment organization EQT and committed to delivering sustainable solutions to support our digital future.

Key Points: 
  • Both companies are backed by global investment organization EQT and committed to delivering sustainable solutions to support our digital future.
  • By including broadband network availability in the evaluation of potential sites, Voltera and Zayo can mitigate connectivity challenges early on, reducing cost and improving time to market for zero-emissions fleets.
  • “By including broadband availability in our site evaluation process, Voltera can reduce the cost and time involved in site selection.
  • “High-capacity network infrastructure is critical to enable a timely and efficient zero-emission vehicle future,” said Brian Daniels, Chief Sales Officer - Strategic Accounts, at Zayo.

Zayo Partners with U.S. National Laboratories and Rice University to Deliver Groundbreaking Research that Uncovers New Sustainable Energy Sources

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Berkeley Lab and the DOE have been exploring geothermal energy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels for decades.

Key Points: 
  • Berkeley Lab and the DOE have been exploring geothermal energy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels for decades.
  • Clean energy sources like geothermal energy are necessary for producing sustainable energy, reducing emissions, and addressing climate change.
  • The Imperial Valley Dark Fiber Project, which kicked off in 2019, sought to develop strategies to better find these resources through seismic sensing via existing telecom dark fiber.
  • “We are proud to have played a role in advancing the discovery and development of clean energy sources, in keeping with our longstanding commitment to drive a sustainable future.

Zayo Powers World’s Fastest Network, SCinet, at Supercomputing 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Zayo , a global communications infrastructure provider, today announced its leading IP network will help power SCinet, the world’s fastest and most advanced temporary network providing connectivity for Supercomputing 2023 (SC23) in Denver from November 12-17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Zayo , a global communications infrastructure provider, today announced its leading IP network will help power SCinet, the world’s fastest and most advanced temporary network providing connectivity for Supercomputing 2023 (SC23) in Denver from November 12-17, 2023.
  • Together, we are pushing the boundaries of networking technology and innovation,” said Anna Claiborne, SVP of network connectivity and product software engineering at Zayo.
  • “We are pleased to work with Zayo as a connectivity contributor and internet provider for the SC23 SCinet network,” said Hans Addleman, SC23 SCinet chair.
  • Zayo helps enable SCinet to deliver on this critical mission and highlight how networks can help reduce barriers that may impede scientific discovery.”
    To learn more about Zayo and its global network capabilities, visit https://www.zayo.com/services/network-connectivity/ .