euNetworks delivers long-haul backbone for Inter.link’s NaaS

euNetworks will provide long haul capacity to Inter.link GmbH, a global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and internet connectivity provider.Under the multi-year deal, euNetworks has delivered long haul connectivity covering Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, the UK and Ireland, as well as metro Dark Fibre in Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna. This infrastructure delivery - Inter.link’s core...

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Infrantil to acquire 80% stake in Console Connect

Infratil acquire an 80% stake in Console Connect, which is a subsidiary of HKT Limited, a leading telecommunications company in Hong Kong, for US$160 million.Console Connect is a top-3 global software-defined interconnection platform offering next-generation automated connectivity solutions. The Console Connect platform makes connecting to data centres, partners, clouds, and other applications simple and secure, with fully automated switching and...

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Arrcus adds financial backing from Hitachi Ventures

Arrcus, a hyperscale networking software start-up based in San Jose, California, announced a significant new investment from Hitachi Ventures in an additional closing of its Series D funding round. Hitachi Ventures' investment will bolster Arrcus' mission to revolutionize the networking industry through innovative software-driven solutions. With increasing adoption of Arrcus routing and switching solutions by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers,...

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Oklahoma’s KAMO Power deploys Infinera’s XTM

KAMO Electric Cooperative (KAMO Power) is deploying Infinera’s XTM Series on its 2,700-route-mile rural network to serve its 17 member cooperatives across northeast Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. Infinera said the KAMO Power XTM Series deployment flexibly supports both legacy services and modern Ethernet-based services over a 100G-enabled flexible-grid ROADM-based network. Leveraging an open optical architecture, KAMO Power can seamlessly...

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Philip Jansen to step down as CEO of BT

Philip Jansen announced his intention to step down as CEO of BT at an appropriate time within the next 12 months.BT’s board of directors has begun the search for his replacement.Philip Jansen, Group Chief Executive said: “We’ve made a lot of progress over the last four and half years and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved to date. We’re investing heavily in both BT’s and the UK’s future. We’re building like fury, have now passed over 11m homes with...

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Mitsubishi Heavy acquires Concentric for DC power infrastructure

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has acquired Concentric, a provider of industrial power solutions in North America. Financial terms were not disclosed.Dr. Hitoshi Kaguchi, Senior Executive Vice President at MHI said: "We are delighted to add Concentric to our growing portfolio for Smart Infrastructure Solutions. Combining MHI's technology capabilities with an experienced national service provider immediately benefits facilities across North America,...

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