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Infrastructure

ESnet Secures Trans-Atlantic Data Link for Scientific Research

By Kamile Bigenyte February 9, 2024

In a significant development for global scientific collaboration, Aqua Comms has entered into a landmark agreement with the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), granting a 15-year lease for a portion of its subsea cable spectrum that spans from New York to Dublin and London. This arrangement, covering 25% of a fiber pair, represents ESnet’s inaugural venture into Trans-Atlantic spectrum acquisition, underscoring its commitment to bolstering the data transmission capabilities essential for cutting-edge scientific research.

Infrastructure

Telxius’ Derio Data Center Recognized for Excellence in Global Connectivity

By Kamile Bigenyte February 6, 2024

Telxius, a leading global connectivity provider, has been recognized at the 2024 Data Center Market (DCM) Awards for its Derio Data Center. It has won the award for Excellence in Connectivity, providing a state-of-the-art facility near Bilbao, in northern Spain, designed to harness the potential of the subsea cables connected to it.

Infrastructure

Google Invests $6B in India’s Largest Hyperscale Data Center

By Kamile Bigenyte August 1, 2025

Google will invest six billion dollars to build Asia’s largest data center in Visakhapatnam, India. Two billion dollars will fund renewable energy infrastructure. This marks a major step in Google’s regional expansion and supports India’s growing digital ecosystem.

Infrastructure

Philippines Opens First AI Powered Hyperscale Data Center

By Kamile Bigenyte April 29, 2025

The Philippines introduces VITRO Sta. Rosa, the first GPU-powered, AI-focused hyperscale data center, marking its digital infrastructure leap. Offering GPU as a Service, VSR supports AI-driven transformation, attracting tech enterprises with its robust, secure services.

Market Watch

Colt Sells Data Centers to Sharpen Focus on Digital Growth

By Kamile Bigenyte April 18, 2025

Colt Technology Services is redefining its strategy by divesting eight European data centers to NorthC and a UK-based company, enhancing its focus on digital infrastructure and global network services. This shift aligns with evolving AI and cloud computing demands. Colt’s seamless transition ensures uninterrupted VOIP and connectivity services for its clients.

M&A

EXA Expands Reach with Aqua Comms Acquisition

By Kamile Bigenyte January 20, 2025

EXA Infrastructure’s acquisition of Aqua Comms marks a transformative step in enhancing its transatlantic capabilities. With expertise in subsea infrastructure, Aqua Comms enriches EXA’s 150,000km network.

Infrastructure

Hexa and Equinix Join Forces to Revolutionize Asia-US Connectivity

By Kamile Bigenyte December 11, 2024

Hexa Capital Consultancy and Equinix have teamed up to enhance Asia-Pacific to U.S. connectivity via the groundbreaking MYUS cable. Targeting the burgeoning digital demands in Southeast Asia, this collaboration utilizes Equinix’s strategic data centers and a high-capacity fibre optic link to empower seamless international data connectivity.

Infrastructure

Nokia, Windstream, Colt Achieve 800GbE Transatlantic Milestone

By Kamile Bigenyte October 15, 2024

Nokia, Windstream, and Colt have successfully completed an 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800GbE) transatlantic trial, spanning 8,500 km between London and Chicago. Using cutting-edge technologies, this achievement doubles network capacity, enabling faster, low-latency connections crucial for AI, financial transactions, and cloud systems.

AI

Ooredoo Partners with Nvidia to Enhance AI Capabilities in MENA

By Kamile Bigenyte June 25, 2024

Qatar-based telecommunications company Ooredoo has announced its membership in the Nvidia Cloud Partner club, with plans to upgrade its AI data centers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region using Nvidia’s Tensor Core GPUs. This move aligns with Ooredoo’s strategy to establish itself as the leading digital infrastructure provider in MENA.

Infrastructure

Arelion and Telxius Collaborate to Expand Connectivity to North and Latin America

By Kamile Bigenyte March 13, 2024

Arelion and Telxius are collaborating to provide fully diverse, multi-terabit connectivity into Telxius’ landing stations in Boca Raton and Jacksonville, Florida. This fiber network expansion establishes Arelion Points-of-Presence (PoPs) at each Telxius landing station. For Telxius, it empowers customers with resilient Tier-1 optical transport and high-speed access to Arelion’s North American network. Together, Arelion and Telxius are making a significant investment in the Florida Peninsula to connect Latin American customers to North America through submarine and terrestrial systems.