2014 U.S. Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARD
As originally published in Vertical Systems Group Shakeup in rankings; Ports grew 23% in 2014 BOSTON, MA, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 – Vertical Systems Group’s U.S. Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARD results for year-end 2014 are as follows (in rank order based on retail port...
Bankai Group and Mitsumi Join Forces to Enhance African International Voice and Data Solutions
International technology and carrier services provider Bankai Group and one of Africa’s largest global IT hardware and software distributors MITSUMI Distribution have made the strategic decision to develop a joint venture organization known as BankaiMitsumi. ...
Peering and Interconnection Elite to Converge at the Inaugural Americas Interconnection Summit
From its inception, the Open-IX Association (OIX) has been working tirelessly to bring together industry leaders to promote better standards for data center interconnection and Internet Exchanges around the world. Continuing on this mission, OPEN-IX® announced its...
Server Farm Realty To Speak At The Fourth Annual Northern California Data Center Summit
President Avner Papouchado to Discuss the Current State of the Market as well as Embracing Customization, IoE, Industry Consolidation and Security LOS ANGELES, CA – February 19, 2015 - Server Farm Realty, LLC (SFR), one of the nation's most innovative, privately-owned...
Hidalgo Communications Expands to Denver, CO!
Through this expansion, Hidalgo Communications can now deliver strengthened support to network partners and end-users nationwide, serving their every need in a demanding and competitive industry. Our value-based solutions and dedicated, client-focused approach provide...
PTC’15 Wrap-Up: Putting the Bounce into Submarine Cable
Originally posted by: Andy Lumsden, Chief Technology Officer at Pacnet PTC’15 has a prodigious reputation for bringing together the telecommunications industry’s best and brightest minds in Honolulu, Hawaii each year in order to forge new partnerships, rekindle...
Webair Kicks-Off the New Year with a Website Redesign and EZPanel Enhancement
As originally published by Webair, written by Gerard Hiner We’ve debuted our latest developments – a completely re-designed website and recent enhancement of our EZPanel customer portal. The recent advances exemplify Webair’s ability to tailor our services to...
Allied Fiber Selects Colo Atl to Support Network, Colocation Requirements for New Southeast Route
As originally published by Allied Fiber Companies align to deliver key data center and interconnection services for growing southeast region ATLANTA, February 10, 2015 – Colo Atl, the leading provider of network-neutral colocation, data center and interconnection...
What Goes Up, Must Come Down: A Secure Data Center Solution for an Unstable Economy
As originally published on Data Center POST By Mike Hollander, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, MOD Mission Critical What do current oil prices and tensions between Russia and Ukraine possibly have to do with the need for scalable, secure data center colocation...
EdgeConneX® to Speak at VidTrans15 Conference & Expo
Clint Heiden to Present on Internet Infrastructure and the Growth of Video Herndon, VA – February 9, 2015 – EdgeConneX®, specializing in hosting solutions at the edge of the network, announces today that its Chief Commercial Officer, Clint Heiden, will present at the...
In Case You Missed It: A Roundup of Key News Stories from PTC’15 – Part 2
In this two part series, you will see some of the biggest headlines that emerged from the event. Be sure to check out Part 1 here. Open-IX Association: OPEN-IX® announced its participation at the UK Network Operators’ Forum. The association also revealed plans for...
What Does It Take to Be the Most Powerful Network Design Application?
As originally published in Global Capacity, Marketplace News, by Mary Stanhope Our goal at Global Capacity is simple: to transform the customer experience with a fundamentally different approach to designing and buying network connectivity. “We fundamentally believe...
Carriers Expand WAN Offerings, but Coverage Disparities Persist
As originally published in TeleGeography As data networks become an increasingly critical component of international enterprises, carriers are expanding their portfolio of IP VPN and Ethernet wide area network (WAN) service offerings and their geographic coverage....
Open-IX Association Granted U.S. Trademark for “OPEN-IX®”
As the Open-IX Association continues to grow and gain notoriety within the industry, it becomes increasingly important to protect their brand and reserve their certifications and standards for only compliant Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and data centers across the...
In Case You Missed It: A Roundup of Key News Stories from PTC’15 – Part 1
It was a jam-packed week at the PTC’15 conference in Honolulu, HI. Here are some of the biggest headlines that emerged from the event: Digital Realty: Platinum Sponsor Digital Realty hosted the PTC’15 Opening Reception. The company’s General Manager of Colocation...
Data Center Trends, Looking Back and Forward
As originally published in Electric Environments Infrastructure Solutions written by By Kevin O’Brien, President, Mission Critical Construction Services, EEC My experience in the data center industry goes back to the nineteen-eighties while working as a facilities...
Successful U.S.-Based Companies Join the Host in Ireland Initiative
Tate, Inc., Primary Integration Solutions and CommScope Team Up to Support the Host in Ireland Mission of Cost-Effective Hosting Opportunities within Ireland DUBLIN, IRELAND – February 3, 2015 – Host in Ireland, an industry-led marketing initiative created to drive...
Global Capacity Launches Network Builder, the Newest One Marketplace™ Application for Next-Gen Network Design
Designing and buying data network connectivity for applications such as voice, video, cloud, storage and point of sale systems can be complex and time- consuming. Finding ways to streamline the critical process of Wide Area Network (WAN) design can lead to a higher...
Telefonica Extends Its Capacity Network in the United States through an Agreement with Allied Fiber
The fiber will connect submarine cable landing stations and major peering points within the USA. This deal will strengthen Telefonica’s International infrastructure in the Americas. NEW YORK, MADRID, MIAMI AND JACKSONVILLE, – January 27, 2015 – Telefonica Global...
The 2015 Submarine Cable Map is Here!
As originally written and published in TeleGeography TeleGeography is pleased to announce that our 2015 Submarine Cable Map, sponsored by PCCW Global, is now available! This year’s map pays tribute to the pioneering mapmakers of the Age of Discovery, incorporating...