GTT Communications, a leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, has announced the upgrade of its fibre network across several of its European routes. The network upgrades enhance the capacity and performance capability of GTT’s Tier 1 global IP network footprint for its enterprise and carrier clients. GTT has upgraded routes that connect network […]

Colt Technology Services has announced that it has upgraded its award-winning Colt IQ Network by deploying the most advanced optical technology. This upgrade saw Colt deploy a combination of Ciena’s market-leading WaveLogic Ai technology with a conversion to flexible grid photonics. This combination will deliver a significant uplift in the core network capacity and pave […]

TMT Finance Africa 2019 returns to London on November 28 with a renewed agenda, investing in the next phase of digital infrastructure and the leadership strategies for growth and cross-border investments in Africa. There will be over 70 TMT C-level key financial decision makers announced to speak from across telecoms, infrastructure, smart cities and fintech, with […]

Cabling leader Nexans has launched new panels that are ideal for server racks and medium sized data centres. Nexans, a worldwide leader in cables and cabling systems, has announced the launch of its High Density patch panels to complete its LANmark-OF ENSPACE range, which already comprises of Ultra High Density panels.  The new ENSPACE HD […]

What issues do CIOs need to understand and address when it comes to cabling? Nabil Khalil, Executive Vice-President of R&M Middle East, Turkey and Africa, explains all. Across industry verticals and organisations of all scales, Digital Transformation is now imperative for business competitiveness. Applications such as social media and Big Data, new architectures such as […]

As optical fibre rapidly replaces legacy network technologies and higher speeds push outwards from the core to access, Viavi Solutions (VIAVI) has announced the slate of new test automation, measurement and monitoring solutions it will feature at ECOC 2019 in Dublin, Ireland, September 23-25. “Fibre is the backbone of all networks in use today, regardless […]

A former British Army training designer has joined CNet Training’s technical development team. Clint Sherratt has been appointed to the role of Technical Developer and will work closely with CNet’s Technical Development Manager focusing on developing and maintaining the highly successful network infrastructure programs. He will ensure that the technical content is accurate, relevant and […]

Nexans, a global leader in cables and cabling systems, has appointed Arafat Yousef as Managing Director of the LAN Systems Business Unit in Middle East and Africa (MEA). In his new role, Arafat will be responsible for driving Nexans Cabling Solutions’ business growth, strengthening its channel network and expanding the company’s reach by focusing on […]

With Digital Transformation increasingly becoming mainstream, Arafat Yousef, Managing Director – Middle East and Africa, Nexans Cabling Solutions, draws attention to how FTTO network architectures are better suited for scale, agility and for varied use cases. With the arrival of 5G, Smart Cities and connected cars – large scale, intelligent networks promise to dominate country, […]

SSE Enterprise Telecoms, one of the UK’s leading connectivity suppliers, has announced a technical partnership with Synaptec, an innovative provider of monitoring technology for electrical power networks. Deploying Synaptec’s unique passive sensor networks into existing fibre infrastructure means SSE Enterprise Telecoms will be ideally positioned to deliver greater visibility and control of increasingly complex and distributed […]