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Friday Network News: May 17

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Carrier M&A trends: is a new world order emerging?

As European incumbents struggle to keep up with emerging market players, Kavit Majithia investigates whether the industry is witnessing the birth of a new global elite?

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  • Zayo: Laying foundations in Europe


    18 Mar 2013

    Zayo’s acquisition of AboveNet has taken the company out of its North American comfort zone and given it an immediate presence in four of Europe’s most important hubs. Guy Matthews explores its likely next steps.

  • Telecom Egypt: Creating a transit-friendly hub amid political instability

    10 Jan 2013

    With Egypt’s political situation still unresolved, will state-owned Telecom Egypt’s ambitious plans to transform its fibre-optic corridor into an ultra-high capacity network take a back seat?

  • DE-CIX: Expanding carrier neutral exchanges worldwide


    13 Nov 2012

    DE-CIX is taking its highly successful internet exchange model in Frankfurt to the global stage, beginning in the Middle East. Robert Anderson investigates.

  • CSG International: Investing in an automated future

    10 Oct 2012

    BSS provider CSG International has reinforced its position in the wholesale solution segment with the $19 million purchase of Ascade. Robert Anderson reports on how CSG’s solutions are helping operators to defend and improve their inter-carrier revenues.


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Which major European operator is likely to lead investments for securing emerging market presence in 2013?