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Building a sustainable future; Colt’s top EcoVadis score
Colt’s latest EcoVadis rating puts it in the 91st percentile for the industry, with a score of 63, earning Colt a Silver medal and a place in the top 10% of telco companies registered for ESG performance.
Opening up for LGBT+ History Month: Why being seen is crucial
What’s the great thing about people? Well, we’re all different, we are all unique, we all have our own story to tell. Our life experiences are what make us diverse.
Opening up for LGBT+ History Month: Why education and acceptance is so important moving forward
What’s the great thing about people? Well, we’re all different, we are all unique, we all have our own story to tell. Our life experiences are what make us diverse.
WSE: An alternative look at EMEA equity market opportunities
Our experts from the WSE, ABM AMRO Clearing and Colt discuss capital markets within Poland & how to globally access this exciting market
Opening up for LGBT+ History Month: Live and let live
What’s the great thing about people? Well, we’re all different, we are all unique, we all have our own story to tell. Our life experiences…
Colt launches Global SIP Trunking service in South Korea; expands offering in the US
Colt expands its Voice presence in Asia and the US by launching Global SIP Trunking in South Korea and six new US states.
Colt and Solvion to offer comprehensive cloud telephony solutions
Through this partnership, Colt and Solvion will be able to better assist enterprises in the DACH region utilise the transformative Microsoft Office 365 suite. …
Opening up for LGBT+ History Month: Why LGBT+ history is so important
What’s the great thing about people? Well, we’re all different, we are all unique, we all have our own story to tell. Our life experiences…
Colt and Equinix delivering an intelligent network at software speed
Today’s digital economy demands agility and innovation. To stay ahead, enterprises are increasingly relying on collaboration and integration with multiple service providers and partners to…
How Boomers and Millennials can work better together
There are so many stereotypes about the different generations – that Millennials spend too much money on avocado toast or that Baby Boomers are out of touch – but what happens when members of different generations are all under one roof? In this episode, we look at getting the best out of a multigenerational workforce and how to harness the power of each generation.
Opening up for LGBT+ History month: Celebrating French novelist Colette
What’s the great thing about people? Well, we’re all different, we are all unique, we all have our own story to tell. Our life experiences are what make us diverse.
PacketFabric expands SDN services into Europe via Colt On Demand
PacketFabric, an innovator of on-demand connectivity for enterprise customers to the secure private internet, today announced a strategic partnership with Colt Technology Services, a leading provider of global high bandwidth connectivity solutions.
How to optimise Microsoft Teams with Cloud Contact Centre platforms
As Teams adoption increases, and in particular its use for voice and telephony services, so too does the demand for integration into contact centre and customer support capabilities.
Planning for an SD WAN future
The challenging and unpredictable nature of 2020 forced enterprises everywhere to review their IT priorities and focus spending around what really matters – continuity, resilience, agility and ease of management. In this context it is easy to see why the popularity of SD WAN has not only sustained but increased in the last year.
Customer experience; continuing to lead with our NPS
Last year we smashed records for our Net Promotor Score (NPS). Our strong performance continued throughout the year and we closed Q4 with a fantastic score of 69 in Europe and 35 in Asia.
Busting myths around neurodiversity
Over the past few years, neurodiversity has emerged as an important element to consider in inclusion strategies, but what do we mean when we talk about neurodiversity? And how can we cater to our non-neurotypical colleagues? In this episode, we break down misconceptions around neurodiversity and reshape it as a superpower.
Mirko Voltolini named VP of Strategy and Innovation
In this newly created role, Mirko will work closely with the wider Strategy and Transformation team to help develop and implement Colt’s long term strategy.
Why connectivity matters: Connecting with students through a virtual internship
Massive changes have happened to our lives in the past year, most notable is how virtual our world is due to the pandemic. Previously you…
The definitive guide to NetOps
The whole concept of NetOps is to give enterprises the right philosophies and tools to build a network that can respond quickly to application and end user needs.
I don’t want to be seen as a token
This week we talk with three women of Colt, who share the experiences they’ve had in their careers that shaped the women they are today. Jeme, Helen and Shweta reflect on the shifting perceptions of women in the workplace, the frustrations of tokenism and the importance of taking risks.
Colt Technology Services announces new EVP of HR
Tessa Raum has been named EVP HR of Colt, bringing a wealth of experience in the technology industry to the position. London, UK, 21st January…
How SD WAN is evolving to support the future network landscape
Its swift evolution is being driven not just by the growth of cloud and need for secure access at a fast-changing network edge, but by the continual change in enterprise network architectures.
How a cloud contact centre enables your business to aim higher
Contact centres play a critical role in an organisations customer engagement strategy. Despite the rapid change in agents physical location over the past year, the…
Caroline Griffin Pain is #9 on the OUTstanding 50 LGBT+ Executives List
I’m incredibly proud and honoured to be included in this year’s OUTstanding LGBT+ Executives List, supported by Yahoo Finance. Being an ally and champion of…
Colt to support connectivity backbone for i-TEC Cloud Connect
Colt announced that ITEC Hankyu Hanshin Co., Ltd. has selected Colt’s services in Asia.
Introducing Customer Relationship Management; to simplify how you work with us
Today we’re launching exciting changes that aim to make it easier to do business with Colt. In 2020 we were proud to receive record breaking…
Colt emerges as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave for SD WAN Services
Forrester names Colt a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Software-Defined WAN Services, Q4 2020 stating “Colt Technology Services has a strong roadmap that compliments a robust offering” as well as its vast presence in Europe.
Colt launches a cloud-based telephony solution for Microsoft Teams
Colt’s Direct Routing as a Service solution helps enterprises rapidly enable PSTN calling in Teams to transform their communications London, UK, 12th January 2021 –…
Can Modern Networks Power Digitalisation & Data Driven Business?
Networks are one of the critical enablers for digitalisation. Modern networks are underpinned by innovations in massive scale, reach and agility for growing consumption of higher bandwidth connectivity for cloud-driven businesses.
A new look for Colt
Today we’ve unveiled a fresh new look for Colt – bringing us firmly into the next decade and matching the vibrancy and diversity of our…
Cosco Shipping Lines (Belgium)
Colt helped partner Quendra transform the communications of their client Cosco Beligum (an agent for China’s Cosco Shipping Lines), by integrating Microsoft Teams with SIP Trunking, IP Access and Cloud SBC.
How to protect your mental health in a pandemic
It seems only fitting to end 2020 with an episode around how this year has affected our mental health and what we can do to safeguard it. Our host Izzy Bishop sits down with Bram Troost, qualified Mental Health First Aider at Colt, and Hayley Dare and Gavin Richardson, co-founders of Wellbeing Mental Health.
The future of the European job market
This report highlights the main drivers of this more dynamic European job market until 2030 to help policymakers and technology and business leaders shape and develop their talent and workforce strategies.
Illuminated River
Colt’s connectivity lights up the Thames for Illuminated River with the world’s longest public art commission.
Lessons from delivering voice communications in a pandemic
As we approach the end of a tumultuous year, it’s clear that working from home is here to stay. While opinions are divided over how…
BNZSA
BNZSA has consolidated its growth with Colt’s multi-country SIP Trunking and IP Access services. A major part of BNZSA’s business is telemarketing, and therefore having a reliable telecommunications provider is key for their plans for international expansion.
Colt and leading Cloud Integrator see growing demand for Oracle Cloud in Japan
Colt has announced that it provides connectivity to Oracle Cloud in Tokyo and Osaka for Fullenergy Limited, a Cloud Integrator that owns a group of engineers specialized for Oracle Cloud.
We are more than one thing, we are multifaceted
The killing of George Floyd in the summer of 2020 sparked worldwide outrage, becoming a turning point for the anti-racism movement. So how do we transfer that momentum to the world of work?
4.83 million cyber attacks – Don’t be a statistic
Global and industry DDoS attack trends, as per the NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence report, October 2020 The need to adopt advanced and automated DDoS technology…
Colt extends collaboration with Equinix, enabling on-demand connectivity for Equinix Fabric™
By combining Colt’s network footprint and on-demand capability with the Equinix Fabric offering, enterprises benefit from a simplified end-to-end experience when connecting to their digital…
Can we actually measure inclusion?
The Full picture is a new podcast from Colt Technology Services combining individual stories and expert opinions to make sense of the world around us. Our first season is all around inclusion and diversity: why is it important? What do I&D statistics actually mean? And, most importantly, what should companies be doing about it?
Colt completes next-generation 400G Wave testing in live network trial
Since the launch of its IQ Network in 2016, Colt has continued to drive innovation in next-generation optical networking via an extensive programme of investment,…
De-risk your SAP migration to the cloud to ensure your organisation is responsive and adaptable.
Find out what it takes to migrate SAP workloads successfully to the cloud – join our webinar. Migrating SAP workloads to the cloud is a…
Colt launches SD WAN 2.0, creating a superior SD WAN experience
By investing in its SD WAN proposition, Colt allows enterprises to react rapidly to change, which creates a seamless and disruption-free user experience. London, UK,…
How Colt powers our customers online during Cyber Monday
Black Friday and its counterpart, Cyber Monday, are a phenomenon that have become truly global in the last 10 years. Each year, shoppers flock online…
How we’re continuing to champion Inclusion and Diversity at Colt
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed every aspect of our lives. We are living through times of great uncertainty and unprecedented levels of stress. That’s causing…
Our people reflect on biases for Blackout Friday
For most people, Black Friday is a day for perusing online sales and getting started on festive shopping. But at Colt, we’re looking at Black…
Optimizer
Colt’s dedicated cloud connectivity helps Optimizer win public tenders for their Oracle cloud services to their client Lipor
Why for men prioritising our wellbeing is more important than ever
Today is International Men’s Day, which focuses on making a positive impact on the wellbeing and lives of men and boys. This falls during the…
The European Central Bank chooses SIA and Colt to connect to Eurosystem market infastructures
The two companies will provide the ECB with connectivity services to the payments (TARGET2 and TIPS) and securities (TARGET2-Securities) settlement platforms and the ECMS via…
Colt unveils new organisational structure and three-year strategy
Heading into 2021, Colt has unveiled its focus for the coming years, which will see it build on its strong network foundations, leverage its digital…
Farfetch
Farfetch makes luxury fashion available to customers worldwide with Colt’s multi-cloud connectivity services
Updating your Colt Online experience
This year we’ve been undertaking a significant overhaul of the user experience in our customer portal, Colt Online. We’re pleased to say we’ve now launched…
Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd.
The implementation of Colt’s cloud connectivity service has empowered Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. with the ability to reliably deliver their multi-cloud storage solution, Dibertas.
COMPO
Green thumb for the network – How COMPO switches its network infrastructure from MPLS to SD WAN
Colt and Atos announce partnership to deliver a best-in-class Contact Centre as a Service solution
Colt’s CCaaS solution, with its impressive voice and cloud propositions integrated with Atos’ Cloud Contact Centre solution, will further enable enterprises to continue their digital…
Why a fast and reliable feed is crucial for Retail Brokers in the age of FinTech
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a boom in the Retail Trading Market, with trade numbers and new accounts both soaring. Fuelled by extraordinary volatility during…
Black History Month: Why being recognised in history is important
The first time I realised I was black happened in my first year in Belgium, at primary school. One of my classmates used to love…
Bertelsmann
Dialling into the future – How Bertelsmann is transforming digital collaboration with Colt’s SIP Trunking Services
Why a Successful Digitalisation Strategy Requires Intelligent, On-demand Networking
In collaboration with Frost & Sullivan and Ciena, we examine the evolving role of the network in the digital era. Today, businesses have a different…
De-risking SAP and Azure migrations
De-risking SAP and Azure migrations with Microsoft and Colt Watch our webinar on demand, hosted by UKISUG When it comes to cloud migration, elasticity is…
Colt wins at Global Carrier Awards 2020
We are very pleased to announce that Colt has won an award at this year’s Global Carrier Awards for ‘Best Global Wholesale Carrier – Data’.
Arthur D. Little chooses Colt for voice services and end-to-end connectivity between Asia and Europe
Colt announced that global management consulting firm, Arthur D. Little has selected Colt’s SIP Trunking and IP Access services in Asia.
Black History Month: The sum of three generations
When I think of Black History Month (BHM), I think about the history of my ancestors. I spoke to both my grandmas to find out…
The future landscape of the derivative market in Asia
Managing Asia exposures can be challenging. Liquidity, latency, and time zone difference can pose obstacles to derivatives investors
Black History Month: Remembering Clifford Matthew Anderson
I am honoured to write for Black History Month (BHM) at Colt. To me, BHM is a time of celebration and remembrance, heralding those who have inspired…
Colt named as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave for SD WAN Services
Colt Technology Services has been named as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Software-Defined WAN Services, Q4 2020. The Forrester Wave evaluates SD WAN…
Colt provides network solutions for Dibertas, a multi-cloud storage service by Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS
Colt has announced that Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co. Ltd (MRI DCS) is using Colt’s Dedicated Cloud Access (DCA) and Ethernet solutions for their new service “Dibertas”.
Working fathers raising confident young women
Earlier this year, Network 25 (Colt’s women’s network) hosted an event on the topic of raising confident young women. We invited four fathers at Colt;…
Three UK further diversifies its fibre backhaul capability with Colt
Three UK, as part of its end to end network transformation, has entered into an agreement with Colt Technology Services for it to become a…
Adapting to the post-pandemic economy
This webinar highlights the recent unprecedented change and what has been called ‘the new normal’.
Work securely from anywhere – how Software Defined Networking can help
Join us to understand how SD-WAN, SASE and multi-cloud solutions enable security, flexibility and scalability for companies.
How MX is defining the future of CX
Delivering a great customer experience (CX) is fast becoming a key differentiator. As our customers’ world becomes more connected, the links between machines are just as important as those to the customer.
Colt maintains a strong second in Vertical Systems Group’s mid-2020 Global Ethernet Leaderboard
Colt continues to occupy its position in Vertical Systems Group’s Global Ethernet Leaderboard, maintaining its lead ahead of CenturyLink, Orange, BT Services, and Verizon. Second…
Analysys Mason recognises Colt for Unified Communications
Colt has been profiled in the Analysys Mason report; ‘Operator approaches to unified communications (UC): ten case studies’. This is a fantastic recognition of our…
The future of 5G security
As Vice-Chair of the security sub-group of UK5G, I chaired the 5G and Security – Security Sub-Working Group webinars, a part of 5G week, which…
Building the Adaptive Network: what is Intelligent Automation?
Intelligent Automation is at the heart of back-office operations, improving processes to drive efficiencies and providing a better customer experience.
Halfway through the Colt Charity Challenge 2020
We’re a week into the first Colt Charity Challenge and I’m extremely excited to say that we’ve already raised €40,000 for our charity partners. Colties…
Can companies afford to delay cloud migration in light of Covid-19?
In the wake of lockdown across the world, many businesses anticipated that their cloud migration projects would be delayed. Our survey found 67% of IT-leading…
Ace Connect goes virtual; remains committed to doing good
Gerry Clifford, Global Head of Events at Colt Colt’s most significant reward programme for employees is Ace Connect. In normal times, Colt’s top performers are…
Connecting to the future of the Media and Entertainment industry
The Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector plays a big part in almost all our lives. As companies aim to reach, attract, and engage customers more effectively, brands are seeking to build, buy, and borrow media capabilities to enable new technologies and innovation.
Humans of Colt: Figo’s Charity Challenge story
Figo Wu – Sales Support Executive For The Colt Charity Challenge, I am aiming to run 5km during my lunch breaks. As an ambassador and…
Connecting the Capital Markets in the SDN era: a new approach
Connectivity has always been at the heart of the capital markets and it’s an area currently undergoing considerable change.
How to unlock the true value of your cloud migration
The global cloud computing market is set to reach $295 billion by 2021, a 12.5% growth from 2019 (despite COVID-19 disruptions).
Humans of Colt: Colt Charity Challenge
Tanya Goldhaber – Global Strategy Manager For the Colt Charity Challenge I am cycling, running, walking, and competitive ballroom dancing. I got into ballroom dancing…
Colt launches Internet Access On Demand in Singapore Enabling enterprises to Pay As You Use & Scale Bandwidth in near-real-time
Colt Technology Services has extended ‘on demand’ capability to its premium business internet offering in Singapore, becoming the only provider in Singapore and the region…
Colt wins at Leading Lights Awards
We are very pleased to announce that Colt has won the award for Most Innovative Telco Cloud Strategy (Network/Data Centre Operator) at this year’s Leading…
10 questions answered – on demand connectivity
Traditionally provisioned services can’t always keep up with a dynamic enterprise. Having to fill out lengthy forms and then wait weeks or even months for provisioning of additional capacity.
Why your organisation needs to migrate to Microsoft Teams
From November 2019 to May 2020, the number of daily Microsoft Teams users has increased from 20 million to 75 million. But why has this…
5 ways multi-cloud is accelerating cloud migration
48% of leading IT decision-makers intend to begin a cloud migration project in the next six months. Cloud migration is undeniably emerging as a key…
A guide to migrating from Skype For Business to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has the potential to significantly improve productivity, but the migration needs to be managed carefully.
Colt Charity Challenge 2020 – connecting virtually to give back
For eight consecutive years, we have organised and hosted the Colt Charity Bike Ride. An annual event, where we take 130 riders and 40 support…
Cloud connectivity and why reliable, on-demand connectivity matters
Click here to see the Colt & Oracle webinar on Cloud connectivity and why reliable, on-demand connectivity matters. The drivers and benefits of using Oracle…
Colt recognised as an Advanced Technology Partner in the AWS Partner Network
Connectivity is key to a successful cloud experience and that’s why we’re working closer than ever with leading cloud service providers. We’ve been working with…
Proposed shorter hours for European Exchanges highlight the importance of a connected ecosystem
At the end of June, the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (Fese), rejected a call from traders to shorten the trading hours of the regions’…
Colt’s enhanced uCPE proposition brings enterprises closer to the edge
Colt Technology Services evolving Universal CPE (uCPE) proposition represents a shift in how enterprises consume network services. Tokyo, 4th August 2020 – Colt Technology Services…
Arthur D. Little
Arthur D. Little Japan selected Colt SIP Trunking for its voice services and Colt IP Access for the network. By choosing Colt, Arthur D. Little Japan only needs a single service provider to connect its network from its offices in Europe and Asia.
An unprecedented six months for Colt and how connections will drive us forward to the next six
Keri Gilder – CEO, Colt Technology Services We’re now past the halfway point of 2020, and we can all agree this year has not been…
4 cloud connectivity mistakes and how to avoid them
75% of enterprises run at least one application in the cloud and with 80% of traditional data centres set to be shut down by 2025,…
Tencent Cloud
Tencent Cloud chose Colt Wave for a secure and reliable network to align with their global expansion strategy.