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WhiteFibre launches cross-data-centre AI supercluster

Enterprises can now pool GPUs across two data centres 83 kilometres apart, easing power and planning constraints on new AI campuses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

DevOps

Zayo launches agentic networking for DynamicLink platform

Enterprise AI tools can now be allowed to probe issues and trigger approved changes on Zayo's network under customer-set controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Zayo appoints Verizon's Sampath as Chief Executive

Rising AI traffic is squeezing fibre networks, prompting Zayo to bring in Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath as Chief Executive Officer from 1 September.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Unified Communications

Zayo & Infinera achieve 1 terabit per second transmission milestone

Zayo and Infinera have achieved a groundbreaking milestone, successfully transmitting 1 Tb/s across a 1,391-kilometre North American route.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Global Stories

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Data Protection

Advania UK names Annette Murphy as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment gives Advania UK a permanent leader as it expands its AI and cloud offer amid rising data-sovereignty pressures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data centers

Zayo expands Corning fibre deal as AI demand surges

Network builders are racing to secure fibre as AI traffic drives a multiyear expansion, with Zayo locking in supply to cut shortage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Network Infrastructure

Zayo & Nvidia boost US fibre for AI infrastructure

Growing AI demand is exposing a connectivity bottleneck, as Zayo and Nvidia add more than 8,000 miles of fibre across US corridors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Aug 2026

Network Infrastructure

Zayo Europe opens Genoa PoP to boost Mediterranean links

Genoa's rising role as a cable landing hub is giving carriers and cloud providers another route into major European connectivity centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud

Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Network Infrastructure

Zayo adds global capacity with focused infrastructure investments

Zayo Group boosts global capacity with infrastructure investments, deploying 400G and enhancing IP infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023

Network Infrastructure

Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave

Zayo Group has made history with the world's longest 800G optical wave, beating the former world record by 74.5km.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

Hyperscale

Zayo set to be acquired in $14.3 billion transaction

Zayo Group Holdings has agreed to be acquired by Digital Colony Partners and EQT Infrastructure IV fund in a $14.3bn deal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019

Hyperscale

Zayo expands Europe data centre network with new UK facility

Zayo has a strong presence in the US with 50 data centres - and now the company is looking to stamp its mark in Europe.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018

Hyperscale

Hong Kong & Singapore prime real estate for Zayo Group's APAC expansion

Zayo Group selected to connect international law firm's key locations in Asia, the US and Europe. Establishes new PoP in Hong Kong.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

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Digital Transformation

Pulsant invests GBP £1 million in Birmingham data centre

The upgrade aims to ease London dependence for Midlands firms needing low-latency AI capacity, security and resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Zayo to connect QTS Cambois AI campus in Northumberland

Zayo Europe to build four fibre routes for QTS's vast Cambois AI campus, boosting Northumberland's role in the UK's digital infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Zayo, Reintel light 400GE Iberian fibre for AI era

Zayo Europe and Reintel have lit a 400GE Iberian fibre corridor, linking key cities to meet surging AI and cloud bandwidth demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Unified Communications

RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users

RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025