Zayo Group Holdings, a leading global communications infrastructure platform, has announced its latest investments in infrastructure to support the growing demand for bandwidth. The investments include the deployment of 400G technology, long-haul capacity growth, and enhancements to the global IP infrastructure.
As digital businesses continue to adopt next-generation technology at unprecedented rates, the need for increased capacity has become crucial. Zayo recognizes this trend and is investing in its network to meet the rising bandwidth demands of enterprises, carriers, and hyperscalers. With its modern and robust network, Zayo is well-positioned to support the global demand for bandwidth.
One of the key investments Zayo has made is the deployment of 400G technology across its global network. This upgrade ensures the speed and scalability required to support complex and data-intensive applications. Zayo has already completed the upgrade of its European network to be fully 400G-enabled and plans to have its Tier-1 backbone in North America fully 400G-enabled by the end of 2024. Additionally, Zayo has added nine new 400G-enabled routes to its North American network in the third quarter of this year, with more routes in progress.
The enablement of Zayo’s network with 400G technology allows customers to scale their bandwidth and access high-capacity options on existing and new routes. This enhanced capacity supports the exponential growth driven by emerging technologies such as 5G, cloud adoption, IoT, AI, edge computing, and automation.
Zayo is also expanding its global low-latency network to meet the growing demand for connectivity. In October 2022, the company announced a new low-latency route connecting the U.S. to Sao Paulo, Brazil’s financial hub. Zayo has completed expansions to its connectivity infrastructure in Sao Paulo, including a key terrestrial route and new Points of Presence (PoPs) in the metro ring and four key data centers. This expansion enables high-bandwidth connectivity from Zayo’s North American fiber network to the largest economic center in the Southern Hemisphere.
In addition to the network upgrades, Zayo continues to invest in its IP infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for IP services. The company has added eight new IP PoPs to its North American network in the third quarter, strengthening its IP backbone, which already represents nearly 10% of the world’s Internet capacity. With ongoing upgrades and expansions, Zayo aims to enhance its long-haul infrastructure and offer customers diverse routing options with increased fiber capacity.
Zayo’s investments in global capacity and infrastructure highlight its commitment to providing customers with reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity. By future-proofing its network, Zayo ensures that it can support the evolving needs of businesses and effectively connect them to the next generation of technology.
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