Rochdale-base broadband ISP Zen Internet has revealed that Trooli’s alternative full fibre network, which at the last update (July 2024) covered 370,000 homes and businesses across parts of England and Scotland, is “now available to buy” via their service after being almost fully integrated as part of last year’s wholesale agreement.

Trooli’s gigabit broadband network is mostly found in towns and large semi-rural villages across parts of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Dorset, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Sussex and Wiltshire in England. As well as parts of North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and Fife in Scotland (formerly part of Axione UK’s network, before the merger – here).

The wholesale deal between Zen and Trooli was officially announced back in August 2024 (here), although the ISP needed a bit longer to actually integrate the new network. But the good news is that Zen’s integration work is now nearly completed, and it’s already possible to order related broadband packages, albeit not yet via their website (this will be ready by the end of this month).

Richard Tang, CEO of Zen Internet, said (last week):

“The Trooli and Zen teams have been very busy over the last few months integrating networks & APIs, testing processes, and making sure the onboarding of our new Alt-Net partner is fully robust. I’m delighted that Zen is now able to sell full fibre broadband on the Trooli network through our Consumer sales team. Our online order journey will be completed around the end of Feb.

We will also make the Trooli network available to our channel partners through our “ICP” – Indirect Channel Portal & API – although we don’t have a confirmed date for that yet.

Huge thanks for the great team effort from the Zen and Trooli teams. Special thanks to Andy Conibere and Rhiannon O’Neill for continuing to be a pleasure to work with.”

We did run a quick check via Zen’s website before going to press, just to see if the online side was live yet, but at present the only results we got back in Trooli’s areas (including those with no FTTP overbuild) were for packages using other networks (mostly BTW / Openreach). So clearly that part isn’t quite ready, but it won’t be long now.

The Board of Directors of Italtel, a multinational Information & Communication Technology company specializing in solutions and services for digital transformation, appointed Carlo Filangieri as new CEO of Italtel, taking over from Benedetto Di Salvo who led the company for three years. The decision marks an important step in consolidating the company’s leadership position in the ICT market.

Carlo Filangieri, an electronic engineer, has more than 25 years of professional experience in the industry, having held top positions in Italy and abroad. CEO of FiberCop from March 2021 to June 2024, he contributed to the birth of Italy’s largest wholesale telecommunications operator and the development of the national fiber optic network.

At TIM he led the organization responsible for the development and maintenance of the access network (Open Access), the Wholesale Market business area bringing revenues to about 2 billion euros, and the IT infrastructure, with the launch of the first Cloud Computing services in Italy.

From 2012 to 2014, he was CTO of TIM Brazil, where he helped improve the services offered by the company, with the launch of one of the world’s first Active Sharing projects and TIM Live fiber service in major Brazilian cities.

He has served also as a director on several boards (TIM Brasil, Trentino NGN, Flash Fiber) and overseen numerous M&A projects, including the spin-off of towers in Brazil and the carve-out of FiberCop in Italy.

“I am proud to take the helm of Italtel, a company that has been making an important contribution to the country’s industrial and technological growth for more than 100 years and whose values I share in its DNA: expertise, innovation and customer focus,” says Carlo Filangieri. “I intend to start from here and from the relevant experience gained in the multinational context to consolidate and accelerate the digitization and development of our clients in Italy and abroad”.

Italtel has market-recognized engineering capabilities on the topics of design, development and deployment of network infrastructure and innovative technology solutions, a strong partner ecosystem, ability to design and deliver advanced and managed services, and an offering that covers the most advanced digital transformation topics such as networking and 5G, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, automation and AI.

Italtel’s share capital is held 71.38 percent by Nextalia, through the “Nextalia Credit Opportunities” fund, and the remaining 28.62 percent by Clessidra through the “Clessidra Restructuring” fund.

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Photo Caption: Riedel appoints Anthony Zuyderhoff as new executive director global sales for the Product Division, responsible for overseeing international product sales and sales operations.

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Feb. 13, 2024 — Riedel Communications today announced the appointment of Anthony Zuyderhoff as its new executive director global sales for the Product Division, effective Feb. 1. Zuyderhoff brings an impressive track record of over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and broadcast technology industries, with leadership roles spanning global sales, sales engineering, general management and marketing. Based in the U.K., Zuyderhoff will be responsible for overseeing international product sales and sales operations and will be part of the Product Division Management Board.

“Anthony’s diverse background and global experience make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Jan Eveleens, Head of Product Division at Riedel Communications. “His extensive international experience as a sales leader, combined with his expertise in various aspects of our industry, will be instrumental in furthering Riedel’s growth and strengthening our relationships with customers worldwide. We are delighted to welcome him to the Riedel family.”

Before joining Riedel, Zuyderhoff worked most recently at Thomson Broadcast, where he was instrumental in transforming the organization’s international strategy. Initially brought on as chief strategy officer, he was quickly elevated to deputy CEO/chief revenue officer, leading sales, presales, marketing, and supply chain. Prior to this role, he served as senior vice president of sales, marketing, and customer enablement at CommScope, where he managed global teams, drove revenue targets exceeding $1.5 billion, and launched innovative product strategies across multiple continents. Zuyderhoff also previously led the video business at CommScope as senior vice president and general manager, managing engineering and product teams across 14 countries worldwide.

“Riedel’s reputation for cutting-edge technology and commitment to customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with my own professional values,” said Zuyderhoff. “I’m excited to leverage my diverse background in sales, general management, marketing, and new product introduction to support Riedel’s global customer base. By working closely with our talented regional teams and partners, I aim to drive new opportunities for growth and deliver the innovative solutions that Riedel is known for across international markets.”

Further information about Riedel and the company’s products is available at www.riedel.net.

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About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production tools in the worlds of media, sports, and entertainment. The company’s hardware and software solutions span from distributed video and audio networks over intercom and replay solutions to WAN and MPLS applications. Thanks to Riedel’s holistic approach, its three business units — Product Division, Managed Technology Division, and Networks Division — can leverage powerful synergies to provide flexible infrastructures, tools, and services for both fixed and temporary installations around the globe, enabling Riedel customers to run even the most complex projects on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Riedel is headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, and employs over 1,000 people in 30 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.

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Brussels – 13th February, 2025 – IoT solutions company NuvoLinQ has launched a new eSIM offering for ultra-reliable, ultra-secure cellular point-of-sale (POS) connectivity, in partnership with eSIM and IoT heavyweights BICS (a Proximus Global company) and Kigen. The solution offers backup connectivity options to ensure uninterrupted operations, allowing payment systems—such as card readers at retail stores or kiosks—to securely transmit and receive data, effectively safeguarding against fraud.

As cash payments grow less popular, reliable and secure POS to process card payments is becoming increasingly important. However, modern payment terminals are more than just cash registers or card machines. They often track inventory, customer needs, loyalty programs, and various data and analytic functions. This makes reliable and secure internet connectivity a must. Using a private cellular (i.e. 4G, 5G) connection, instead of the retailer’s regular network (e.g. WiFi), is more effective in protecting payment data from hackers or unauthorized access, also known as snooping threats. And, since there’s no competition for bandwidth, it also ensures reliable connectivity.

“IoT has always held untapped potential for secure reliable payments, and this latest solution takes it to the next level”, says Maurizio Tersigni, CEO of NuvoLinQ. “Developed alongside the strongest players in the market, it raises the bar for the security and availability of POS data. It’s a positive step for companies deploying POS hardware and for the small and medium-sized businesses that rely on these technologies to keep their operations every day.”

The solution uses a MFF4 eSIM, provided by Kigen, that consumes far less power than a traditional SIM and crucially, comes loaded with two profiles. This means the device can connect to two different networks, giving redundancy in the event of a network outage. POS outages can cost merchants millions in lost revenue, and as society becomes increasingly cashless, the reliability of the network supporting POS is only becoming more important.  

Besides stability and security, the other benefit of the solution is its low-touch setup and management. NuvoLinQ’s eSIMs come with a bootstrap (pre-installed and pre-configured) profile for easy setup and provisioning in the field, built on latest eSIM IoT standards through Kigen’s eIM solution. NuvoLinQ is also using BICS ‘SIM for Things’ platform for instant connectivity and a portal to manage and monitor devices. POS devices will connect via BICS’ IPX network, which is fully isolated from the public internet, further strengthening security.

“While manufacturers might associate IoT connectivity as a complex challenge, partnerships like this simplify the process significantly, Just as customers expect to pay with one tap, this solution means point-of-sale manufacturers can deliver reliable, secure connectivity to their devices via a single touchpoint,” says Surash Patel, Managing Director of BICS.

In North America, POS fraud increased by 27% last year. EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) regulation dictates that the banks and retailers may be liable for the cost of POS fraud if unsecure technology is utilized. This is prompting more and more banks to offer their own POS hardware, opening up revenue streams to combat what might be lost to fraud. 

Vincent Korstanje, CEO at Kigen, adds: “Even advanced POS systems rely on swapping SIM cards to switch providers, leading to downtime and fraud risks. Kigen’s compact eSIM technology, with dual profiles and the Kigen IoT eSIM remote manager (eIM) solution, simplifies the secure connectivity businesses and consumers can trust. Supporting IoT-driven payments, this solution also embraces innovations that are shaping the future of transactions.”

About BICS

As a leading communications platform company, BICS, a Proximus Global company, is connecting the world by creating reliable and secure mobile experiences anytime, anywhere. We are a global voice carrier and the leading provider of mobile data services worldwide. Our solutions are essential for supporting the modern lifestyle of today’s device-hungry consumer – from global mobile connectivity, seamless roaming experiences, fraud prevention and authentication, to global messaging and the Internet of Things. We are headquartered in Brussels, with a strong presence in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Middle East. 

 For more information visit www.bics.com

About NuvoLinQ

NuvoLinQ is transforming the way businesses connect in an increasingly digital world. As a pioneer in IoT connectivity, we specialize in ultra-reliable, secure, and scalable eSIM solutions that power industries ranging from payment processing to smart manufacturing. Our mission is simple: make IoT easy, secure, and impactful. By blending cutting-edge technology with user-friendly solutions, we help businesses stay ahead in the fast-paced world of connected devices. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, NuvoLinQ collaborates with global leaders to shape the future of IoT and deliver seamless connectivity wherever it’s needed.

For more information visit www.nuvolinq.com

About Kigen

Kigen is the forerunner in eSIM and iSIM security-enabled IoT solutions built for scale. An Arm-founded company, Kigen flexibly empowers OEMs with security on leading IoT chipsets and modules and with the world’s leading IoT and LPWAN connectivity providers in up to 200 countries. Our industry-leading SIM OS products enable over 2.5 billion SIMs and complement our GSMA SAS-accredited Remote SIM Provisioning secure service capabilities. Find out more at https://kigen.com/  or join our #FutureofSIM conversation on https://www.linkedin.com/company/kigen/ 

WALTHAM, MA — February 11, 2025 — Netcracker Technology announced today that Telecentro Argentina has committed to a multi-year engagement that will give the operator a stable IT platform and support and maintenance services as it plans for additional capabilities and improvements to benefit its business and customers.

Telecentro Argentina, which delivers key services including broadband, telephony and video to B2C and B2B customers and controls an extensive fiber network, will continue to leverage Netcracker Digital OSS – part of Netcracker Digital Platform – to support future growth and the ability to deliver an improved overall experience across all lines of business.

“We have already taken a major step with Netcracker to improve our service quality, operational efficiency and customer experience,” said Juan Luna, CTIO of Telecentro Argentina. “With our continued partnership, I am confident that we will be in the best position to leverage present and future technologies and functionalities that will help us as we grow our business, network capabilities and customer base.”

“Netcracker is excited to continue our journey with Telecentro Argentina and deliver critical OSS and support services that will evolve with the operator and its business requirements,” said Fabio Gatto, GM at Netcracker. “We are looking forward to achieving additional success with Telecentro and being part of such a forward-looking and dynamic collaboration.”

About Netcracker Technology
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 the digital economy. Our innovative solutions, value-driven services and unbroken delivery track record have enabled our customers to grow and succeed for more than three decades. With the latest technological advancements in key areas including 5G monetization, AI, automation and vertical industries, we help service providers to reach their transformation goals, advance their telco to techco evolution and realize business growth and profitability. To learn more, visit www.netcracker.com.

About Telecentro
Telecentro is a leading telecommunications operator based in Argentina. Founded in 1990, it is an Argentinian capital company. Our vision is to offer the most innovative telecommunications service, the best Internet access and entertainment content at the best price to the most people possible. Telecentro has a network that covers the Greater Buenos Aires area, with its own fiber infrastructure and reaching B2C and B2B customers with HFC and FTTH access technologies. For more information, please visit telecentro.com.ar.

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PERU, IND. (Feb. 11, 2025) – Thousands of Miami County residents and businesses will soon have access to faster, more reliable Internet with a joint investment from Comcast, the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA).

The multi-million-dollar joint investment is the latest from Comcast under the fourth round of the Next Level Connections broadband grant program, and continues company efforts to build reliable, high-speed Internet access to unserved communities in Indiana.

“We are excited to work together to further Comcast’s presence in Miami County,” said Miami County Economic Developer Jim Tidd. “Access to high-speed Internet isn’t something we take lightly—we’re future-proofing Miami County’s economy and ensuring residents and businesses have access to the digital opportunities of tomorrow.”

Pre-construction work has kicked off in Miami County to provide more than 2,200 residents and businesses with access to the full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services—including built-in cybersecurity, free streaming devices, and affordable Internet plans.

“By closing the digital divide, we can better prepare Hoosiers in rural areas for economic opportunity, increase workforce readiness, and ensure families can participate in services like e-learning and healthcare online,” said Joni Hart, vice president of Government Affairs for Comcast Indiana. “We’re bringing our best connectivity services to Miami County, and remain committed to increasing access to reliable, high-speed Internet in communities across Indiana.”

Introducing Xfinity for Consumers

Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity brand and consumers can take advantage of Xfinity’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With multi-gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with its plan, customers have a great experience using their connected devices to stream their favorite sports and entertainment content, video chat with coworkers and friends, learn from home or simply surf the web.

Hoosier households will also have access to the company’s Internet Essentials program, a low-cost Internet service available to eligible families/residents who qualify for a variety of public assistance programs. The program has helped more than 772,000 Indiana residents connect to the Internet since its launch in 2011.

For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals. Industry analysts and associations have consistently recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator in flexible, scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services. 

Statewide Investment

Comcast currently operates more than 49,000 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure across Indiana, offering high-speed Internet to residential and business and more than 65,500 WiFi hotspots across the state.

Overall, Comcast has invested more than $20 billion in the last five years to grow and evolve its expansive fiber-rich network across the company’s service footprint nationwide, including nearly $600 million the company has invested in its network in Indiana over the last three years. Comcast plans to continue its expansion and bring its network to more under- and unserved communities through private funding and state and local partnerships.

To learn more about Xfinity services, visit www.xfinity.com or call 1-800-Xfinity. To learn more about Comcast Business services, visit www.business.comcast.com or call 866-429-3085.

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About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit http://www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

About Comcast Indiana

With more than 1,100 local employees, Comcast Indiana (https://indiana.comcast.com/) has served customers in Indiana for more than four decades. In the last three years, we’ve invested more than $1.3 billion in Indiana, including capital expenditures, employee wages and benefits, taxes, charitable giving, and infrastructure upgrades. “Like” Comcast Indiana on Facebook by visiting @Comcast. “Follow” Comcast Indiana on X at @ComcastIN.

NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 10 February, 2025 – NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, and DataVolt, a Saudi-based international developer, investor and operator of data centers, today signed a landmark agreement, marking a significant step toward realizing the Kingdom’s vision for a sustainable, data-driven economy.

The development will take a phased approach, with phase one – funded by an initial investment of USD 5 billion – expected to be operational by 2028. Aligning with Oxagon’s ambition, the 1.5-gigawatt factory will integrate a wide range of computing densities and energy-efficient architectures to address the global challenges posed by traditional data centers.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centers currently consume between 1 to 1.3 percent of global electricity demand. With the advancements of generative AI, power consumption is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. The energy-intensive nature of data centers and the cumulative impact of associated carbon emissions necessitate a rapid need for transition to clean sustainable solutions.

Commenting on the landmark announcement, Vishal Wanchoo, CEO of Oxagon, said: “The Kingdom is at the forefront of the global energy transition. At Oxagon, we are accelerating a renewable energy industrial ecosystem that is set to power businesses with green energy and technology solutions. The agreement with DataVolt highlights the potential impact of the sustainable infrastructure Oxagon offers its tenants and sets the foundations for the first green-AI workload to come on-stream in KSA along with the necessary computing power for regional and global impact.”

Rajit Nanda, CEO of DataVolt, added: “This agreement with NEOM and Oxagon underscores our unwavering commitment to support the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a regional digital and AI hub. The Kingdom’s strategic location, coupled with its abundant green energy resources, aligns perfectly with DataVolt’s mission in providing state-of-the-art sustainable data centers. This project marks a significant milestone in advancing the Kingdom’s leadership as a digital powerhouse in the region.”

As part of the agreement, Oxagon will lease DataVolt the land for the development of the facility and provide the sustainable data center operator with infrastructure support. The ambition is for the facility to be entirely powered by renewable energy, providing a fully integrated, end-to-end data center solution. The project will utilize advanced cooling technologies and is designed to operate at net zero, addressing the global challenges of power availability and the carbon footprint posed by data centers.

Oxagon’s strategic location on the Red Sea coast, combined with access to sub-sea cables providing fiber connectivity, alongside cost-competitive renewable energy, green hydrogen, and a rapidly expanding industrial ecosystem, makes it the ideal location for DataVolt to develop a large-scale green AI factory.

About NEOM

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a New Future might look like. It is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this New Future. It will be a destination and a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

NEOM will include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. Residents of NEOM will embody an international ethos and embrace a culture of exploration, risk-taking and diversity.

For further information email media@neom.com or visit www.neom.com and

www.neom.com/en-us/newsroom.

About Oxagon

Oxagon is the reimagined industrial city in NEOM, in northwest Saudi Arabia, where innovation, sustainability and livability will converge to change industry for the better. The cognitive industrial city will be home to a next-generation sustainable port – Port of NEOM, a dedicated mixed-use innovation district – Oxagon Innovation Bay, an industrial district – Oxagon Industrial Quarter – which will house advanced and clean manufacturing across seven industrial sectors, and integrated urban communities including Oxagon Village. Strategically located on the Red Sea coast, with 13% of world trade passing via the nearby Suez Canal, and set to be powered by 100% renewables-based energy, Oxagon offers a blueprint for sustainable industrial transformation. 

About DataVolt  

DataVolt (www.data-volt.com) is an international developer, investor, and operator of data centers, integrating dedicated high-availability multi-technology renewable energy infrastructure solutions and green fuels, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and scalability. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices currently in the USA, Uzbekistan, India, and the UAE, DataVolt has strong global ambitions spanning across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. DataVolt’s core focus is servicing the needs of hyperscalers, large enterprises and government institutions. 

DataVolt focuses on adopting innovative technologies for critical digital infrastructure, driving scale and sustainability, and hence achieving cost leadership, all the while ensuring operational excellence. Committed to a net-zero future, DataVolt integrates cutting-edge energy efficiency solutions, advanced cooling technologies, and renewable power sources to minimize its carbon footprint. By prioritizing sustainable operations, DataVolt is setting new standards in environmentally responsible data infrastructure, helping to drive a cleaner, greener digital economy.

Teset Capital, an independent fund manager with assets in the Eurozone, has formalised a strategic investment agreement with Valencia Digital Port Connect (VDPC) to support the development of the Barracuda Project. This unique and innovative initiative combines submarine telecommunications infrastructure with a cable landing station (CLS) and an edge data centre. The estimated total investment for the Barracuda Project is €100 million, and according to the proposed timeline, the project will be developed over 3 years, with operations expected to begin in early 2028. The construction of this infrastructure will consolidate Valencia as a critical connectivity hub in the Mediterranean and Iberian regions and a key node in Europe’s low-latency digital corridors.

Key Technical Aspects

The project will involve the installation of a 1,070 km fibre-optic submarine cable connecting Valencia with Genoa, providing direct connectivity to other European destinations. The submarine cable will feature 12 fibre pairs, each with a capacity of 32 Tbps per pair. Notably, the system will include branching units, allowing the cable to be extended to other locations.

The infrastructure will include a neutral, high-capacity data centre, initially equipped with 1.5 MW of electrical power and an energy efficiency ratio (PUE – Power Usage Effectiveness) of less than 1.25. The centre will have a sustainable and scalable design, featuring a 250 kWp solar power plant. These characteristics will allow the centre to meet standards similar to Tier IV certification, the highest level of classification for availability and redundancy.

The Valencia facility will be a neutral, open cable landing station (CLS) with the capacity to host up to four submarine cable systems, allowing for future growth and strengthening the city’s digital infrastructure as a key connectivity hub in the Western Mediterranean.

The Barracuda Project will also include a terrestrial fibre interconnection that links Valencia with Madrid and Lisbon, as well as connecting Genoa with Milan.

Long-Term Vision and Impact

With a 30-year business horizon, the Barracuda Project will generate revenue through long-term contracts based on connectivity solutions, marketed via the sale of fibre pairs, wavelengths, and data centre services.

The types of clients that will benefit from such advanced digital infrastructure span a wide range of economic sectors, including both local and international companies.
Valencia will position itself as a new low-latency connectivity hub, beyond traditional centres such as Madrid or Lisbon, addressing the growing demand for high-speed services across the Mediterranean.

José Arango, partner at Teset Capital, commented, “Through this strategic investment, Teset Capital reaffirms its commitment to developing state-of-the-art, sustainable telecommunications infrastructure. This is especially important at a time when the growing development of cloud services, artificial intelligence, and the rollout of 5G networks are increasingly demanding high-speed, low-latency data transmission.”

Enrique Martín Gullón, CEO of Valencia Digital Port Connect, stated, “The Barracuda Project will strengthen the region’s digital infrastructure, boost the local economy, and provide high-speed connectivity to businesses and institutions. We are responding to the demands of a world increasingly focused on data, and we are confident that it will have a positive impact on the necessary economic recovery of Valencia following the aftermath of the DANA storm.”

About Teset Capital SGEIC, S.A.:

Teset Capital is an independent fund manager registered with the CNMV, focused on offering investment opportunities in transport, energy, social, environmental, and digital infrastructure sectors, with assets in the Eurozone. The company combines experience, a differentiated strategy, and value creation through active management of investments to maximise value for its investors, enabling them to benefit from infrastructure opportunities in small and medium-sized companies across Europe.
The Teset Capital team is composed of professionals who have held senior executive roles in multinational industrial companies and prominent infrastructure funds. This combination of industrial and financial expertise in the infrastructure sector provides a unique investment approach.

About Valencia Digital Port Connect, S.L.:

Valencia Digital Port Connect, S.L. (VDPC) is a Spanish telecommunications infrastructure company based in Alicante. Its mission is to establish a neutral, sustainable, next-generation international connectivity hub in the Valencia Region, through the deployment of advanced hosting infrastructure, terrestrial interconnection networks, and submarine connectivity solutions. VDPC leads the development of the Barracuda Submarine Cable, which will connect Valencia with Genoa, alongside the construction of a neutral cable landing station and data centre on the Valencia coast. The company is formed by a team of professionals with extensive experience in executive roles within telecommunications multinationals, the industrial sector, and academia.

David’s professional background includes founding One Six International, a strategic consulting firm specializing in telecom, media and entertainment, where he advised clients on market strategies and business operations. Prior to this, he held roles such as President and CEO of Globecast America, and CEO of Globecast Asia, where he oversaw significant growth and transformation initiatives. His expertise spans business planning, partnerships, product launches and market expansion.

Earlier in his career, David played a pivotal role in creating a new satellite operator company. He successfully positioned the company within an international alliance of satellite operators and managed the launch of its first satellite in record time.

David Justin commented: “I am honored to join Wiztivi and to lead the company during its next phase of development. Wiztivi’s unique expertise in cross-platform video applications and cloud gaming offers significant opportunities for growth. My objective is to strengthen the company’s position in the industry, enhance its innovative offerings and support our clients in achieving their goals.”

To enable its rapid worldwide expansion, NetIX, one of the fastest-growing Internet Exchanges in the world, has partnered with global colocation provider, Telehouse creating a primary point-of-presence (PoP) in the Telehouse North data centre, at the Telehouse London Docklands campus.

After more than six years of using a partner to connect into Telehouse North, NetIX has brought the data centre fully on-net as one of its primary PoPs. This enhancement has reduced service turn-up times in this facility from within four weeks to less than four days. This acceleration is vital to support the NetIX platform’s dramatic growth in traffic, which has surged from 3Tbps to more than 4Tbps in just a few weeks.

Any NetIX customer in its Telehouse North PoP now has access to more than 50 Internet Exchanges around the world via one cross-connect, enabling Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), wholesale customers, and enterprises to achieve cost-effective, more resilient, lower latency connectivity across different continents.

The new PoP enables direct access to the global network of NetIX’s parent company Neterra from Telehouse North and brings many small networks in Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, into a much larger ecosystem.

“Telehouse London Docklands is an important place for us to be because we have a massive European network and have experienced monumental growth in traffic,” said Dean Belev, VP of Connectivity Services at NetIX. “Establishing this new PoP will enable us to accelerate our expansion across continents.

“We are continuously upgrading to support our customers better, rather than using third-party providers which adds to delays. Telehouse is the home of the Internet in the UK, has multiple locations around the globe and is a trusted name. Our new PoP gives us a more prominent presence on the traditional ring of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam and Paris.”

Will Scott, Vice President of sales, at Telehouse Europe, said: “Having worked indirectly for years with NetIX, we are very proud to be working with the company directly to support its remarkable growth. Their new Telehouse North PoP makes the NetIX platform part of Europe’s leading connectivity hub. We will be striving to ensure we serve NetIX’s business goals, helping expand its network efficiently and robustly with our fast and direct connections around the globe.”