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In the fast-moving world of finance, speed is everything. euNetworks' euTrade service portfolio is built for exactly that—supporting the financial services industry with ultra low latency optical transmission across Europe’s key liquidity venues. With direct connectivity to major exchanges like Deutsche Börse Frankfurt, Euronext Bergamo, and the London Stock Exchange, euTrade delivers precision, speed, and reliability. Their fixed routing and contractually committed latencies offer predictable performance that institutions can rely on, whether trading, arbitraging, or processing real-time financial data. Available in over 100 trading venues, data centres, and financial institutions across Europe, euTrade provides dedicated fibre routes designed and [...]

Colt Technology Services has recently expanded its U.S. infrastructure by integrating the Apollo South transatlantic subsea cable with the New Jersey Fiber Exchange (NJFX). This enhancement directly links the NJFX Premium Connectivity Hub on the Jersey Shore to Colt's extensive digital infrastructure in Europe, providing businesses in New Jersey and New York with improved capacity, reliability, and security. ​ Apollo South connects Lannion in Brittany, France, to New Jersey, facilitating seamless access to Colt's secure network services across Europe. This development is particularly beneficial for enterprises requiring robust and resilient global infrastructure to support the increasing data demands from [...]

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. [...]