Infrastructure & Networks

The Digital Digest: TIM's CEO tango; Colt's data centre drive; a cable called Medusa; and Host in Ireland's Garry Connolly

14 January 2022 | Capacity Team

In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from hyperscale builds to CEO appointments.
IPS picks Ribbon to expand subsea data transmission capacity

14 January 2022 | Natalie Bannerman

Ribbon Communications has been selected by IPS, a provider of international connectivity services, to expand its long-haul subsea data transmission capacity.
What every home needs: 10Gbps to the door, says Comcast

14 January 2022 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

US cable company and telco Comcast says it has taken the next step in its ambition to upgrade its customers to 10Gbps technology.
Wind Tre selects Nokia for new Italian backbone

14 January 2022 | Natalie Bannerman

Nokia has been selected by Wind Tre in Italy to deploy a new, high performance optical backbone.
Vodafone Idea teams with Ciena to revamp networks

14 January 2022 | Saf Malik

Vodafone Idea is revamping its national backbone networks after it announced a partnership with Ciena.
Five things to know January 13: Zain teams with Infovista, GBI deploys Ciena's GeoMesh, Luner launches 'ultimate' SIM

13 January 2022 | Saf Malik

Capacity shares five key stories to know from around the world today.
Zayo Group acquires QOS Networks

13 January 2022 | Natalie Bannerman

Zayo Group has acquired QOS Networks to bolster its edge and SD-WAN capabilities.
AFR-IX to build €326m Medusa cable

12 January 2022 | Natalie Bannerman

AFR-IX has confirmed plans to build a new subsea cable system called Medusa for approximately €326 million.
Vishwanathan named Telstra's head of wholesale, Americas

12 January 2022 | Natalie Bannerman

Telstra has appointed Vish Vishwanathan as vice president of its wholesale group for the Americas.
HMN Tech finalises marine installation of SHARE cable

11 January 2022 | Natalie Bannerman

HMN Tech has completed the marine installation of the Senegal Horn of Africa Regional Express (SHARE) subsea cable system, with landfalls in both Senegal and Cape Verde.
Pennington leaves Millicom as Bruha picks up the mantle

10 January 2022 | Natalie Bannerman

Millicom chief financial officer (CFO) Tim Pennington will retire from the role on 1st April and will be succeeded by Sheldon Bruha.
Virgin Media O2 rules out roaming return

10 January 2022 | Saf Malik

Virgin Media O2 has confirmed it is the only major UK operator that will not introduce roaming fees in Europe.