WALTHAM, MA — April 30, 2024 — Netcracker Technology announced today that it will continue to deliver mission-critical IT functions, applications and services to altafiber, the leading supplier of fiber-based services in Greater Cincinnati.

altafiber’s long-standing relationship with Netcracker includes managed and professional services for components of Netcracker Digital BSS and Digital OSS solutions, which support its B2C and B2B customers across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, as well as its subsidiary operations at Hawaiian Telcom.

altafiber has invested more than $1.5 billion into its Midwestern fiber network to date, reaching approximately 760,000 business and consumer addresses through its cutting-edge 10-Gig XGS-PON fiber network. With IT support from Netcracker, altafiber can deliver advanced residential and business services, including high-speed Internet, voice, television and whole home and managed Wi-Fi.

“Netcracker has been a strategic partner for many years,” said Kevin Murray, CIO at altafiber. “The strong partnership between our two companies has allowed us to focus on building out new lines of business, including our fiber-based Internet, voice and video services, which gives us new opportunities without worrying about our network operations and support.”

“altafiber’s trust in Netcracker to provide a broad range of BSS and OSS functions along with managed and professional services is truly gratifying,” said Rohit Aggarwal, GM at Netcracker. “We are proud to be altafiber’s partner of choice to support its cutting-edge infrastructure and services over an extensive fiber network footprint that continues to expand into new geographic markets.”

 

 

 

 

About Netcracker Technology

Rapid digitization is disrupting the status quo of today’s communications markets. Constantly evolving customer needs and behaviors require service providers to adapt quickly and diversify their businesses to deliver the outcomes that their customers expect. Building digital ecosystems, anticipating customer requirements and delivering a digital-first experience are essential for service providers to accelerate innovation, expand into new markets and become the disruptors in the 5G era.

Netcracker Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, has the expertise, culture and resources to help service providers around the world transform their businesses to thrive in a digital economy. Our innovative solutions – including our flagship cloud-native Netcracker Digital Platform – value-driven services and unbroken delivery track record of three decades help service providers to achieve their digital transformation goals, drive the telco to techco evolution within their organizations and realize business growth and profitability. For more information, visit www.netcracker.com.

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LATRO is pleased to announce the appointment of Uffe Jes Hansen as Vice-President of Sales. Mr. Hansen is a senior sales leader in the telecommunications industry with twenty years of experience supporting CPaaS and cloud software and platform solutions. Most recently, he held senior roles with Sinch, SAP, and Syniverse/MACH. Based in LATRO’s Dubai, UAE office, he will lead the company’s global sales team which provides data-driven analytics solutions that empower LATRO’s customers to protect and increase their bottom-line results. 

“We are thrilled to have Uffe join our senior leadership team at LATRO. His track record of customer success and delivering high-value, cloud-based software platforms to leading telecom companies across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia will help our customers realize business value from LATRO’s products and services. We are honored to have him on the team,” commented LATRO CEO, Donald Reinhart. 

“I am pleased to join LATRO and lead the sales division during this exciting phase of growth,” said Hansen. “I am committed to driving sales excellence, building strategic partnerships, and delivering value to our clients and stakeholders.” 

LATRO is a leading provider of AI/ML technology solutions in the Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management sector. In addition, the company enables telecommunications operators to leverage their data assets into business value while also optimizing return on investment of BSS, VAS, and Enterprise platforms through consolidated Telecom Application Managed Services. For more information about LATRO, visit https://www.latro.com. 

Date of release: April 30th 2024

Multi-award-winning broadband provider, brsk, has announced a new milestone today – providing half a million homes in the UK with access to full fibre.

This achievement marks their relentless pursuit of providing the best connectivity to otherwise overlooked communities, empowering residents with access to full fibre broadband and world-class customer service, the likes of which they have never experienced before. By surpassing the half-million mark, brsk has reaffirmed its position as one of the leading new full fibre broadband providers in the UK. 

After just three years, brsk has grown from strength to strength; their build engine currently passes an impressive 30,000 homes per month, with continuous growth month-on-month, and places them as the as one of the top 10 full fibre networks in the UK, playing their part to support Government’s 2030 national gigabit broadband target.

Amassing an impressive array of awards since inception, ranging from having a top-quality network (ISPA 2023 Best Infrastructure under 250k Homes, and Connected Britain 2023 Broadband Provider of the Year) to offering the best customer experience, brsk is proving that an alternative network can be a better choice for customers than the incumbents who have dominated the market for so many years. Brsk has seen exponential growth in 2023 and 2024, not just in network coverage, but also in growing their customer base.

On reaching this milestone, brsk’s Chief Operating Officer, Ian Kock, said, “We are extremely proud of what our team has achieved in such a short period of time. Our focus has been on reaching scale and building a high-quality network as efficiently as possible. Our build engine is producing 30k plus homes per month across four regions, and we are well on our way to achieving our ambition of providing better broadband to one million homes.”

Demonstrating that industry-leading customer service is a core part of their DNA, evident in winning ‘Best Customer Experience’ at the ISPA Awards 2023, the company has achieved a Trustpilot score of 4.7, backed by almost 8,000 reviews.

“It’s about being absolutely customer-obsessed”, continues Kock. “We’ve put a great deal of effort into implementing tools and innovations to create a seamless experience – meeting our customers’ needs on their terms. For instance, our order and installation scheduling processes can be as simple as a few taps. Managing accounts is just as easy, thanks to our recently-overhauled online customer portal. And if customers have a burning question, we have a comprehensive online help centre. Of course, if customers want to speak to us, they can rest assured that there’s a substantial and passionate support team, ready to guide.”

Brsk is focused on connecting underserved towns and villages in the West Midlands and North West of the UK, across Bradford, Calderdale, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Merseyside, The Black Country and Birmingham, with further areas to be announced later this year.

Check your postcode at brsk.co.uk to see if you can get connected. 

 Notes to editor:

 

Brsk Limited is an FTTP broadband operator installing a new full-fibre broadband network to homes and businesses across underserviced areas of the UK. Brsk installs, operates, and maintains the fibre network. It also provides best-in-class consumer ISP services with flexible packages and affordable pricing. The UK has one of the lowest rates of access to full-fibre Internet in Europe, primarily due to a reliance on part-copper cabling rather than high-speed fibre optic. As a result, the UK suffers from lower-than-average speeds and fares worse in terms of value for money.

 

 

Joined by Voltserver and EasyStreet systems, they collectively exhibited working advances to out-dated network infrastructure solutions. From showcasing next-generation multifunction columns, that have up to 70% install savings, to powering the stand with Voltserver’s innovative power distribution solution.

A digital electricity solution that solely powered Constant Group’s unique active broadband cabinet, converted to serve coffee and draft beer which perfectly demonstrates the advanced design opportunities available for streetside furniture – tailored size, customisable racking, mix and match door options and key-free access solutions. Constant’s cabinet cooling system kept the draft beer at the perfect temperature too.

The Voltserver system also delivered fault managed power to the new range of EasyStreet fast deployment smart poles. Coupled with Constant Group’s innovative equipment housing cabinets. These were used to deliver actual FWA, CCTV and WIFI at Connected North. All using a hybrid fibre and power cable. Thus showcasing the versatility and innovation of the partnership.

Andrew Murphy, Head of Technical Operations for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport commented, “This week saw BDUK (Building Digital UK) spend some time at Connected North in Manchester – a great opportunity to engage with the wider telecoms sector, including our suppliers, service providers and infrastructure manufacturers.

He continued, “It was particularly interesting to engage with Constant Group and Swann Engineering Group Ltd both with a strong history of manufacturing within the North, it demonstrates the positive impact that a growing telecoms and technology sector can have on the wider economy.”

The last mile of connectivity is an ongoing technical and logistical problem for small and major network providers alike. The demonstrated turn-key solution offered by the partnership of Constant Group, Voltserver and EasyStreet Systems allows for any network provider to pick up and install an already integrated product into rural applications swifty and sustainably.

As a supplier to the big four major mobile networks and suite of fibre suppliers alike, Constant Group’s cabinets could also be seen across the expo floor on client’s stands.

Notably visitors will have seen an active cabinet complete with a cabinet management system on System in Technology’s stand which demonstrated how engineers can effortlessly access Constant Group’s enclosures without a key, all while maintaining a comprehensive audit trail through iLOQ technology. Constant Group had integrated SIT’s CMS system that can trace all aspects of the cabinets operation and its environmental status, both within and external.

David Gilligan, Constant Group’s Chief Technology Officer, commented “What a tremendous couple of days at Connected North where we made many new connections in the industry while also showcasing new products and solutions to existing customers.

David added, “We were excited to demonstrate our long-known belief that our products are innovative and forward thinking, which have been proven correct with conversations and bookings we had at the show – we’re excited to enable better connectivity throughout the UK through true partnerships.”

Connected North remains the best Northern exhibition to showcase the capabilities of Constant Group’s abilities to provide fit-for-purpose solutions to the telecom sector.

Andrew Murphy from Building Digital UK, concluded “There is a wealth of expertise and knowledge in and around The North along with some great opportunities to improve connectivity to the benefit of local communities, both rural and urban.”

BROOMFIELD, Colo.–April 30, 2024—As the digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented speed, organizations are racing to keep pace with revamped cybersecurity strategies. Today, LogRhythm, the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, announced the release of its report, “2024 State of the Security Team: Navigating Constant Change” based on research conducted by Dimensional Research. The report dives deep into the evolving digital landscape, unveiling 95% percent of companies reported they’ve altered their cybersecurity strategies within the last twelve months. As businesses worldwide grapple with ever-changing cyberthreats and regulatory mandates, this report stands as a testament to the resilience of security teams, providing insights into the challenging terrain of modern cybersecurity.

The research examined several facets of cybersecurity, drawing on insights from a global survey of 1,176 security executives and professionals across five continents. It explored the resources available to security teams, budget allocation, confidence in handling breaches, accountability for breaches, reporting capabilities, and the effectiveness of security communication within businesses.

Industry Headwinds Driving Changes Can’t Be Ignored by Executive Leadership

At the heart of these strategic shifts is the pivotal role of leadership within organizations. The perception of cybersecurity has changed from a purely technical issue to a central pillar of business strategy and corporate governance, with 78% stating that the cybersecurity leader or CEO—or both—are responsible for protecting against and responding to cyber incidents.

“The evolving role of cybersecurity leadership reflects a fundamental shift in how organizations view and manage cyber risk,” said Andrew Hollister, Chief Information Security Officer at LogRhythm. “Today’s threat environment demands a collaborative approach, with senior executives working hand-in-hand with security professionals to understand the risks, make well-informed, strategic decisions, and allocate the necessary resources to safeguard the organization and its clients.”

The top factors driving changes to security strategy include:

Keeping pace with the shifting regulatory landscape (98%)
The need to meet customer expectations for data protection and privacy (89%)
The rise of AI-driven threats and solutions (65%)

However, amid the shifting tides, effective communication between security teams and non-security executives remains a significant gap. Almost half (44%) of non-security executives don’t understand the regulatory requirements that the company must adhere to. Additionally, 59% report difficulties explaining the necessity of specific security solutions to non-security stakeholders, indicating a pressing need for enhanced reporting mechanisms to navigate the complexities of decision-making in the modern security landscape.

Budgets are Increasing, But Metrics to Measure Impact are Lacking

Amid the security evolution, 76% percent say they have experienced increases to their budget to better manage emerging threats and nearly 8 in 10 say they now have the right resources to defend their company from cyberattacks. Continuing positive news, 79% percent of security professionals now rate their security defense as either good or excellent.

It remains to be seen whether this is overconfidence, especially since security teams aren’t reporting on key operational metrics that define whether their security investments and strategy changes have a measurable impact. The research found that less than half of security teams are reporting on time to respond (49%), time to detect (48%), and time to recover (45%).

Even more concerning, the majority (61%) of security teams are still using manual and time-intensive approaches to share security status information. Security teams need to be armed with enhanced case management metrics and advanced analytics to make informed decisions quickly.

To download the full report or learn more about LogRhythm, please visit here.

Methodology

Executives and security professionals at medium to enterprise companies representing all seniority levels were invited to participate in a survey on their company’s security practices. The survey was administered electronically, and participants were offered a token compensation for their participation. 1,176 qualified participants completed the survey. All participants had enterprise security responsibilities. Participants were from over 20 countries across five continents. 

About LogRhythm

LogRhythm helps security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights. From connecting the dots across diverse log and threat intelligence sources to using sophisticated machine learning that spots suspicious anomalies in network traffic and user behavior, LogRhythm accurately pinpoints cyberthreats and empowers professionals to respond with speed and efficiency.

With cloud-native and self-hosted deployment flexibility, out-of-the-box integrations, and advisory services, LogRhythm makes it easy to realize value quickly and adapt to an ever-evolving threat landscape. Together, LogRhythm and our customers confidently monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cyberattacks. Learn more at logrhythm.com.

Consumer adoption of eSIM technology continues to grow rapidly, according to exclusive market monitoring figures released today by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA). The latest data shows that consumer eSIM profile downloads* more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year-on-year.

Growth was predominantly driven by accelerating adoption within the North American market, where the wide availability and demand for eSIM-only smartphone models has seen leading mobile operators transition to ‘digital-first’ strategies. Adoption rates also doubled across Asia and Western Europe.

Future growth in consumer eSIM adoption is expected to be boosted by the launch of eSIM-only smartphones across more regions, coupled with the broader availability of eSIM-enabled devices.  Rebounding levels of international travel —anticipated to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024—also stand to support increased uptake as consumers turn to eSIM for greater choice and convenience when roaming.

The overall upswing in consumer adoption was supported by significant ongoing investment in eSIM Subscription Manager (SM) platforms, which enable the remote provisioning and lifecycle management of eSIMs. The number of deployed consumer eSIM SM platforms rose by 25% in 2023 as mobile operators continued to bolster their digital capabilities.

“For technologies to be widely adopted, they must be safe and reliable, provide a great experience and, most importantly, deliver real value,” comments Bertrand Moussel, Chair of the TCA Board. “Our latest data makes it clear that wider eSIM availability is translating into strong adoption, with consumers across the world now realising the benefits of flexible and seamless connectivity.”

TCA provides exclusive statistical insight into the global SIM and eSIM ecosystem based on members’ market data, offering authoritative insight which is trusted by stakeholders across the mobile industry. Other key industry trends in 2023 included:

Strong Foundation for Growing eSIM Adoption Across Automotive and IoT Verticals

M2M eSIM adoption—predominantly focused across automotive use-cases—was also supported by a 12% increase in the deployment of M2M eSIM SM platforms.

Looking ahead, global standardisation efforts such as GSMA’s eSIM for IoT Specifications (SGP.31 and SGP.32) will play an important role in promoting increased eSIM adoption across IoT verticals. The specifications introduce new, dedicated features to meet specific IoT requirements, simplifying deployments at massive scale and addressing the challenges associated with remotely provisioning and managing constrained IoT devices. 

eSIM Volumes Resilient Despite Significant Economic Uncertainty

TCA is also the only organisation to offer a quantitative global view of eSIM shipment volumes, providing both actual and forecast data. eSIM shipments collectively reported by TCA members decreased marginally by 2% to 374 million units, with TCA estimating that the total available market for eSIM was 390 million units in 2023.

Notably, volumes remained stable in the face of strong macro-economic headwinds. Global inflationary pressures and the ‘cost-of-living’ crisis reduced overall consumer demand for smartphones and mobile subscriptions in 2023, though easing inflation towards the end of the year points towards a more positive outlook for 2024. The ongoing impact of the global chip shortage—which saw operators overstock in 2022 to mitigate potential supply chain pressures—also tempered demand but is anticipated to rebalance towards normal levels in 2024.

Digitalisation of the SIM Market Accelerates

The market for ‘traditional’ SIM was similarly shaped by broader macro-economic factors, with TCA estimating the total available market for SIM (excluding eSIM) reduced by 7% to 3.8 billion units in 2023. There was also a clear trend signalling the increasing digitalisation of the overall SIM market amid accelerating eSIM adoption in key regions such as North America.

Moussel adds: “As the evolution of the SIM ecosystem gathers pace, TCA is committed to bringing together stakeholders to address emerging opportunities and challenges. By collaborating on initiatives that increase interoperability, promote trust and support sustainable innovation across the secure connectivity ecosystem, the full promise of the global digital economy can be realised.” 

A breakdown of data collected through TCA’s member monitoring process is available via an annual subscription. For more information, please contact info@trustedconnectivityalliance.org.

For an ‘at-a-glance’ overview of the 2023 market data, view TCA’s Industry Insights infographic.

 

Notes to Editors

* eSIM profile downloads, also known as eSIM profile transactions, refers to the number of times a mobile operator profile was downloaded.

 

London, 29th April 2024 – Cerillion (AIM: CER), a leading provider of BSS/OSS-as-a-Service solutions to the telecoms industry, today announced the launch of Cerillion 24.1, which exploits the latest GenAI-powered image recognition technology to completely transform how communications services providers (CSPs) design and build new products and services.

First showcased at MWC Barcelona in February and now generally available in this new product release, Cerillion’s innovative approach takes users straight from concept to configuration, automatically creating new products, packages and workflows based on pictures and diagrams, whilst being designed for commercial and customer data privacy from the outset:

Sketch out a new product idea on a whiteboard and upload a picture to build the configuration in Enterprise Product Catalogue, cutting the product development lifecycle by up to 95%.
Import a swimlane process flow diagram and see it turned into the corresponding job steps, actions and dependencies in Service Manager, streamlining order management and service fulfilment.
Migrate seamlessly from legacy systems, using image recognition to create new configuration from scratch, instead of having to transform from complex and disparate data structures.

Now with both image recognition and natural language user interfaces, Cerillion is turbocharging how CSPs manage their products and services by empowering non-technical teams to drive the configuration process.

Other highlights in this release include:

Digital Experience: As part of its on-going modernisation programme, Cerillion’s new Self Service is now available for first customer projects. Built on a completely new architecture, with user-centric design and a composable digital experience, CSPs get all the benefits of working with a product-based solution, whilst being able to augment the core product using a visual content management system (CMS).
Mobile Commerce: The Mobile App has gone through extensive updates with Cerillion’s API-first architecture now used to deliver online sales capabilities using the same APIs as CRM Plus and Self Service. There is also a newly refreshed UI design providing a modern and intuitive user experience.
Revenue Management: Further flexibility has been introduced in Revenue Manager with additional options for how charging can be paused and restarted when accounts are suspended, as well as configurable general ledger aggregation using user defined fields.
Standards-based Integration. Cerillion continues to certify its use of TM Forum Open APIs, with conformance achieved for TMF674 Geographic Site Management and TMF641 Service Ordering Management in this release, and has reached Platinum-level certification.

“The launch of Cerillion 24.1 marks a significant breakthrough in agility for CSPs with GenAI-powered image recognition transforming both how and who can build new products and services,” commented Louis Hall, CEO of Cerillion. “With our innovative BSS/OSS-as-a-Service solutions, we are showing once again that there is a better way for CSPs to manage their BSS/OSS applications and breaking the stranglehold of the large incumbent vendors and legacy delivery models.”

For more information, or to book a call with a Cerillion consultant, please visit: https://www.cerillion.com/products/bssoss-suite/

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Notes to Editors

About Cerillion plc Founded in 1999, Cerillion (AIM: CER) is a leading provider of billing, charging and customer management systems delivering its solutions across a broad range of industries including the telecommunications, finance and utilities sectors. The Company has a global customer base, with c. 80 customer installations across c. 45 countries and customers include Liberty Global, KDDI and Proximus. For more information visit: www.cerillion.com

“As mobile usage soars so does our reliance on seamless connections. Applications rely on it. Your people depend on it. Downtime isn’t an option – and presents significant risks”, says Maurits Zandbergen, CEO of Lyfo. “But are you aware of how often your team actually faces connectivity issues and, even more so, of the associated risks?” Dropped calls and dead zones can leave you out of reach, especially during remote work or urgent situations.

BackupSim has got you covered

How does it work? BackupSim seamlessly integrates with your mobile operator’s primary SIM, scanning all available mobile networks, and intervening instantly if connections falter. It automatically switches to an alternative network when the network quality drops, ensuring uninterrupted service, even in challenging environments: near borders, inside buildings, in remote areas, or during emergencies.

 

“Simply put, it’s what you fall back on when the primary connection is interrupted”, says Zandbergen. By enhancing mobile operator connectivity, BackupSim drastically reduces connectivity downtime by up to 90%, serving as a fail-safe solution. “It has proven to be a game-changer, even for the most robust mobile networks. We’re excited to partner with mobile operators worldwide to bring this essential solution to anyone who relies on mobile connectivity.”

 

Lyfo: Connectivity Pioneers
At Lyfo, we strive to ensure reliable and seamless mobile connectivity. Backed by technical expertise, a keen enthusiasm for telecom solutions, and a deep understanding of the risks associated with mobile connectivity loss, Lyfo keeps you connected. Because it matters.

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Spotlight Series

by Isabelle Paradis, President of HOT TELECOM

In the shadows of the digital revolution, the telecom industry stands at a crossroads. It faces a pressing imperative: to foster a culture that not only attracts the energy of youth but also retains the wisdom of its veterans. There is no doubt about it, we are witnessing a skills gap that threatens to grow wider as the baby boomer generation edges towards retirement. Meanwhile, the younger generation, native speakers in the digital dialect of AI, 5G, and IoT, are not stepping in quickly enough to close this gap. 

This is not a call for a coup to usher in the new guard at the expense of the old. The narrative that needs to be embraced is one of complement. Imagine a future where the telecom industry is as innovative with its workforce as it is with its technology. So it is time to stop talking and start acting and here are some disruptive ideas of how it can be done. 

Cross-generational think tanks 

Picture this: A tech-savvy 22-year-old proposes an AI-driven solution to optimise network traffic. Her idea is brilliant but raw. Across the table, a telecom veteran with three decades under his belt sees the idea’s potential. He’s not here to gatekeep; he’s here to refine. Together, they polish the idea into a market-ready innovation that could only be born from such a fusion of past and future. 

How powerful would such partnership be! Young tech talents joining forces with veterans to co-develop technologies using AI and machine learning to optimise network capacities or enhance cybersecurity measures for example. These are true collaborations that would leverage distinct perspectives into robust innovations. 

The gamification of innovation 

The telecom industry should take a leaf out of the tech industry’s playbook and transform innovation into a competitive sport – literally. Imagine innovation labs as competitive sport – where mixed-age teams duke it out in hackathons.  

In this environment, novel ideas are rigorously tested and refined, with the most promising fast-tracked for development. Such a dynamic approach not only accelerates innovation but also democratises it, allowing the best solutions to emerge based on merit rather than seniority. This new frontier of telecom, driven by competitive collaboration, has the potential to redefine the industry’s approach to innovation and progress. 

Incentivising innovation across ages 

To truly integrate, telecom companies must obliterate the traditional hierarchy that sorts employees. Instead, imagine a world where projects are staffed by capability, not by counting gray hairs or Snapchat followers. 

But for this to become a reality, there needs to be a radical shift in the corporate ethos. Companies like SpaceX and Apple have cultivated environments where innovation is age-agnostic, driven by a shared mission. Telecom companies must cultivate this same mindset, creating roles and teams based not on seniority, but on skill and creative synergy. 

Policy Push: Government as catalyst 

It’s time for governments to step into the ring and spice things up. Governments around the globe should incentivise telecom giants to break down not only gender barriers, but age barriers too. This could be through tax incentives for companies demonstrating genuine age diversity or through stricter regulations that require evidence of age-inclusive practices. 

Moreover, there’s a space for venture capital here too. Imagine a government-backed VC fund specifically aimed at supporting telecom start-ups that demonstrate effective age-inclusive strategies. Such measures would not only encourage innovation, but would also make it a normative part of the telecom industry’s DNA. 

A call to action to unite 

In this context, the messaging from the C-suites needs to be clear: telecoms is no country for old men or young guns alone – it is a place where experience and enthusiasm unite. Companies must architect platforms for cross-pollination of ideas, where innovation is the currency and age is rendered irrelevant. This means fostering flexible work policies, inclusive recruitment strategies, and a culture that celebrates knowledge-sharing. 

The industry’s willingness to embrace a cross-generational workforce will dictate not just its immediate future, but its role in shaping the global communications landscape. Let the telecom industry be not just a conduit for calls and data, but a beacon of inclusive growth. It’s time for telecom to dial into its most underleveraged asset – its human capital, across all generations. 

Join Isabelle at Submarine Networks EMEA, where she’ll be interviewing the President of the SubOptic Association and the Chief Product Officer of Aqua Comms live on stage! Get your ticket now!

Madrid, 30 April 2024 – Telxius, a leading global connectivity provider, is opening its latest submarine cable route with the extension of SAm-1 between Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico. The route is in service from April 2024 and serves as a vital link between the Caribbean and the U.S., as well as wider Latin America via the Brusa, PCCS, and SAm-1 cables.

This extension expands Telxius’ network capabilities and further bridges the gap between the Caribbean and the Americas with ultra-high-capacity connectivity. It will be the first public cable covering this route with such high capacity. Telxius enables secure and resilient access to the world’s digital hubs, and this route demonstrates Telxius’ strong focus on boosting communications in Latin America.

“This new route underscores Telxius’ dedication to advancing technology and enabling digital transformation. Our developments across the region are driven by growing customer demand and new opportunities to support local and global enterprises and we are continually evolving our capabilities to better serve the needs of our customers in this fast- growing market. This new route will accelerate digital transformation in key regions, allowing them to fully participate in today’s digital economy,” said Mario Martín, CEO at Telxius.

By leveraging this advanced infrastructure, enterprises in the Dominican Republic will experience improved connectivity, facilitating smoother communication, commerce, and collaboration both regionally and globally. The investment in this extension demonstrates Telxius’ commitment to meeting the evolving demands of global connectivity.

The Telxius ecosystem accelerates how enterprises, OTTs, carriers and service providers connect their customers, partners and platforms across the globe. Its extensive network includes eight next-generation fiber optic submarine cables and terrestrial backhauls together spanning more than 100,000km. Telxius provides a wide range of capacity, colocation and security services, as well as direct internet connectivity through its Tier-1 IP network, providing connectivity around the world.

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About Telxius

As the world’s needs for uninterrupted global interconnectivity continue to rise, we are preparing the road ahead. Telxius is a leading global connectivity provider that combines subsea and terrestrial networks with data centers worldwide. Its extensive ecosystem includes eight next-generation fiber optic submarine cables and terrestrial backhauls together spanning 100,000+ km, almost 100 PoPs in 17 countries, plus 27 data centers. Telxius provides a wide range of capacity, colocation and security services, as well as direct internet connectivity through its Tier-1 IP network. With ultra-high capacity, low latency and resilient networking, Telxius seamlessly connects customers across the Americas, Europe and beyond.

For more information about Telxius visit www.telxius.com.