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Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
Connectivity

Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO

Veteran telecoms leader, Colman Deegan, with 25 years experience and notable tenure at Vodafone, joins Zayo Group as the new CEO of Zayo Europe from April 16, 2024, to propel business growth amid digital surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Apr 2024
Zayo Group to acquire Stuttgart's fibre network firm Globalways GmbH
Acquire

Zayo Group to acquire Stuttgart's fibre network firm Globalways GmbH

Zayo Group is set to acquire Stuttgart-based Globalways GmbH, expanding its European fibre infrastructure and network services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Software-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats

DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Zayo Group to launch independent entities for North American & European growth
Network Infrastructure

Zayo Group to launch independent entities for North American & European growth

Zayo Group, a global network infrastructure provider, plans to create two independent entities, including Zayo Europe, aiming to accelerate growth in North America and Europe, and improve operational simplicity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Zayo Group launches Waves on Demand for fast fibre network activation
Network Infrastructure

Zayo Group launches Waves on Demand for fast fibre network activation

Zayo Group revolutionises the fibre network industry in Europe with the launch of 'Waves on Demand', enabling customers to activate bandwidth within five working days, significantly less than the industry standard of over 30 days.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Nikos Katinakis takes helm as Zayo's Chief Technology Officer
Unified Communications

Nikos Katinakis takes helm as Zayo's Chief Technology Officer

Former Telstra executive, Nikos Katinakis, brings three decades of network leadership to his new role as Chief Technology Officer of Zayo Group, set to enhance their fibre network infrastructure with AI and automation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Global surge in DDoS attacks causes dire financial consequences
Unified Communications

Global surge in DDoS attacks causes dire financial consequences

A new report indicates a rise in global Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attacks in 2023, with attack durations soaring 400%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Zayo Group's near-net expansion to boost 100G connectivity in Western Europe
Omdia

Zayo Group's near-net expansion to boost 100G connectivity in Western Europe

Zayo Group's announced near-net expansion will significantly enhance 100G connectivity for thousands of businesses in Western Europe, offering high-speed network alternatives and facilitating swift adoption of innovative technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Doug Butler takes the helm as new global CEO at Perkbox
Leadership

Doug Butler takes the helm as new global CEO at Perkbox

Doug Butler joins global perks provider Perkbox as CEO, set to steer its global growth and product innovation efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

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