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LSC accelerates AI infrastructure with 500-mile dark fibre route boosted by 8 ILAs linking St. Louis and Tulsa
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (256+ words) The 500-mile route features a hyperscale tenant and eight in-line amplifiers (ILAs) to boost signal strength along the route and prevent degradation. "Our new St. Louis-Tulsa corridor is a strategic unlock for the Central U.S.," said Debra Freitas, CEO of LSC....
A trusted partner for AI-ready fibre builds
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1105+ words) The constantly transforming AI'market is having a major impact on changing the shape of today's fibre networks, making patterns of deployment more unpredictable as wholesalers race to meet demand across multiple regions. Service providers with a strong existing mix of…...
GlobalConnect launches new Sweden–Denmark subsea cable to boost Nordic connectivity
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (364+ words) The 92km cable will run between Lerkil, south of Gothenburg, and Saeby in northern Denmark. From there, it will connect into terrestrial fibre networks across Denmark and Sweden, extending onwards to Finland and continental Europe. The result will be a 2,600km digital…...
Angola Cables on strengthening Africa–Middle East connectivity
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (202+ words) Sudhir Juggernath, CEO of TelCables South Africa, East Africa, Middle East and Asia discusses the Middle East's role in Angola Cables' and TelCables' growth strategy and how assets including the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS), WACS and MONET provide resilient,…...
Datacloud Power 50: Nominations now open
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (204+ words) Datacloud is proud to announce that nominations for the Datacloud Power 50 are now open. This prestigious annual list recognises the most influential leaders shaping the global data centre industry, the trailblazers who are driving innovation and redefining the future of…...
5G Standalone moves from coverage to capability as global leaders pull ahead
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (394+ words) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has established itself as the world leader in 5G SA performance. Operators e& and du drove the region's median download speeds to 1.13Gbps in Q42025, nearly five times the European median of 205Mbps. The UAE alone hit 1.24Gbps, a figure…...
Iran’s internet blackout enters new phase: Partial access, persistent controls
6+ day, 13+ min ago (500+ words) What was initially billed by officials as a temporary measure to "control security issues" has morphed into a prolonged, highly controlled digital isolation that carries implications for users, operators and international observers alike. Iran's near-total blackout began on January 8, 2026, when…...
Why Elea Data Centers sees LATAM as the next data centre powerhouse
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (1089+ words) Latin America is rapidly emerging as a critical region for global data centre expansion. With renewable energy, expanding connectivity and growing demand for cloud and AI workloads, the region is attracting increasing attention from hyperscale operators and investors alike. However,…...
Colt expands USA-Europe connectivity with new subsea and fibre routes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (307+ words) The expansion includes a new transatlantic subsea route and new fibre network builds, which the company claims will give customers more secure, low-latency connection options across one of the world's busiest data pathways. As a result, the upgrade will provide…...
25 years of Metro Connect USA: Your complete event guide
1+ week, 3+ day ago (573+ words) The conference brings together over 4,000+ executives across digital infrastructure and finance, for three days of strategic insights, networking and deal-making at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa on 23 " 25 February 2026. Metro Connect USA is designed for senior decision-makers and…...