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SolidBlue & Xenith IG boost BeFa digital connectivity
Hyperscale

SolidBlue & Xenith IG boost BeFa digital connectivity

Tenants at BeFa Industrial Estate will gain wider fibre access as the site races to meet demand from AI, cloud and data centre operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Fibre optics stories

Zayo expands Corning fibre deal as AI demand surges
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 • Last month
Cellhub wins CRN & ChannelVision awards for services
Digital Transformation

Cellhub wins CRN & ChannelVision awards for services

The recognition highlights Cellhub's shift towards managed services as channel partners seek simpler, lower-cost 5G and network designs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
Software-defined Networking

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink

Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Airties acquires Aprecomm to expand in emerging markets
Software-as-a-Service

Airties acquires Aprecomm to expand in emerging markets

The combined software business will target faster-growing broadband operators in Asia-Pacific and South America, with closing due in 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Taara & GSMA launch calculator for middle-mile costs
Network Infrastructure

Taara & GSMA launch calculator for middle-mile costs

Operators can now compare middle-mile build costs across fibre, microwave and optical wireless as data demand and AI workloads reshape networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Zyxel launches outdoor WiFi 6 gear for managed providers
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel launches outdoor WiFi 6 gear for managed providers

Managed service providers now have a quicker way to extend WiFi outdoors, as Zyxel's new bridge reaches 5km without extra cabling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Fibre optics stories

Constl secures USD $90 million for India fibre rollout
Network Infrastructure

Constl secures USD $90 million for India fibre rollout

The long-term funding will help Constl expand fibre capacity for hyperscalers and data centres as India's AI build-out accelerates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
MicroCare appoints Sean Gallimore as Chief Operating Officer
Space

MicroCare appoints Sean Gallimore as Chief Operating Officer

The move gives the Connecticut maker of cleaning products a stronger hand in global operations as it pushes into electronics and medical markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Verizon offers USD $25,000 reward over California vandalism
Network Infrastructure

Verizon offers USD $25,000 reward over California vandalism

Verizon is offering USD $25,000 for information leading to convictions over network vandalism that has disrupted services in California.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Taara launches link planner for wireless optical networks
Digicel

Taara launches link planner for wireless optical networks

Operators can now gauge line-of-sight, weather risks and yearly availability before installing Taara's fibre-like light links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
URSYS launches secure Layer 2 Starlink for remote sites
Disaster Recovery

URSYS launches secure Layer 2 Starlink for remote sites

Remote Australian operators can now keep Starlink traffic off the public internet, easing security concerns for critical systems and SCADA links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
MicroCare appoints Kevin Castonguay as Marketing Chief
Digital Transformation

MicroCare appoints Kevin Castonguay as Marketing Chief

The Connecticut-based supplier is betting on a veteran marketer to lift brand awareness as it targets growth in specialist industrial markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Superloop named Australia's fastest fixed network again
Customer Experience

Superloop named Australia's fastest fixed network again

Its sustained broadband performance has earned Superloop a third straight Ookla award, strengthening its case against larger rivals in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Superloop launches broadband PriceLock for customers
Network Infrastructure

Superloop launches broadband PriceLock for customers

Households may get relief from broadband bill rises as eligible Superloop users can fix plan prices and speeds for two years for AUD $25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
LightSpeed Networks appoints Matthew Partridge as MD
Network Infrastructure

LightSpeed Networks appoints Matthew Partridge as MD

LightSpeed is betting on tighter service accountability to win more enterprise and wholesale contracts across its East of England and Midlands network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users
Disaster Recovery

UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users

Business users in hard-to-reach sites will gain a new satellite option as UK Connect widens its managed network offer with Amazon Leo.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026