Zayo Group stories

DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.

DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.

Caroline O'Connor joins Zayo Europe as Chief Legal Officer
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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uc
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risk & compliance
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telco
Zayo Europe has announced the appointment of Caroline O'Connor as Chief Legal Officer, bolstering its executive team amid continued growth in the sector.

Zayo Group to launch independent entities for North American & European growth
Tue, 14th May 2024
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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customer service
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.

Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
Sat, 20th Apr 2024
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connectivity
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leadership
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vodafone
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.

Zayo Group launches Waves on Demand for fast fibre network activation
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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martech
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.

Nikos Katinakis takes helm as Zayo's Chief Technology Officer
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
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.

Global surge in DDoS attacks causes dire financial consequences
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
A new report indicates a rise in global Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attacks in 2023, with attack durations soaring 400%.

Zayo Group's near-net expansion to boost 100G connectivity in Western Europe
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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omdia
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it infrastructure
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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.

Doug Butler takes the helm as new global CEO at Perkbox
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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leadership
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users
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growth
Doug Butler joins global perks provider Perkbox as CEO, set to steer its global growth and product innovation efforts.

Zayo Group to acquire Stuttgart's fibre network firm Globalways GmbH
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Zayo Group is set to acquire Stuttgart-based Globalways GmbH, expanding its European fibre infrastructure and network services.