Colt Forecasts 2026 CIO technology priorities with AI for the Inference Era, Naas 2.0 and quantum-ready security expected to dominate the CIO agenda
Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, today released the key enterprise technology and market trends it expects to dominate the CIO agenda in 2026. Based on customer insights, market intelligence and its own proprietary research, Colt anticipates AI Inference, the evolution of NaaS to ‘NaaS 2.0’ and quantum-safe security to shape the…
Read MoreGlobal content providers choose Colt and Ciena to meet growth in demand for AI content, gaming and streaming
Transatlantic terabit network rollout increases capacity by 20% and reduces power consumption by 50% Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, today announced the successful rollout of a powerful new transatlantic and terrestrial terabit network to support two global content providers. The expanded network will…
Read MoreFrom concern to confidence: How telcos can embrace AI without leaving people behind
Home Technology From concern to confidence: How telcos can embrace AI without leaving people behind Learn what 1000+ professionals told us about AI, inclusion and the future of work There’s no shortage of data on AI adoption. We’ve seen the forecasts, the hype and the endless use cases. But what’s missing is a deeper understanding…
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The requirements for robust, global and scalable infrastructure has never been greater. Colt, as a leading Tier 1 IP Transit provider, plays a crucial role in enabling companies like ZET.NET to scale globally and manage increased data demands with efficiency and reliability. ZET.NET, pioneering IaaS with global aspirations ZET.NET is a custom IaaS (infrastructure as…
Read MoreCreating an impact that matters: Our ongoing commitment to CSR
Sustainability isn’t just about reducing our environmental footprint, it’s about the positive impact we can have on the people and communities around us. That’s why social responsibility is embedded in the way we do business, from empowering our people to supporting meaningful causes across the world. Our Global Social Impact Strategy focuses on the promotion…
Read MoreCloud at a crossroads: Now’s the time to reassess
Liz Brown, Director, Enterprise Cloud Solutions, Colt Gartner recently outlined six major trends shaping the future of cloud and there’s a common thread running through most of them: missed opportunities. It’s something we see regularly. Businesses that moved to the cloud with high hopes are grappling with complexity, cost and underwhelming results. But here’s the thing: there’s…
Read MoreThe Journey to Quantum Safe Networking
Protecting your vital information as it traverses across sites, global networks and cloud With the proliferation of supercomputing and quantum processing capabilities around the world, businesses, governments and defence organisations are racing to evolve their data security posture for their stored operational data, as well as data-in-transit. This is driven by the realisation that the…
Read MoreHow to deliver secure, scalable and resilient private connectivity over wireless broadband
David Allen, Innovation Manager, Colt For businesses building secure and agile global digital infrastructure, resilience and security are top considerations. To provide primary and backup connectivity, at Colt we’re exploring several options, including the recently announced LEO solution and utilising cellular or mobile connectivity. The challenge with cellular connectivity is making the most of the…
Read MoreCloud, security and the CIO: Navigating complexity with confidence
CIOs are under pressure from all sides. In 2025, they’re expected to drive digital transformation, enable AI adoption and harness the full potential of cloud. All while keeping the business secure, compliant and in control of where data resides. Amongst these priorities, cybersecurity is their top concern. Almost half (41%) of CIOs worldwide say it’s…
Read MoreHow we’re helping customers navigate the pace of change
Tyler Hemmen, VP Enterprise Products and Solutions Change in the tech world has always been a constant, but the pace and breadth of change facing enterprises today has hit new heights. Businesses have had to rethink their technology strategies to stay competitive, resilient and agile. In a recent paper, global market intelligence provider IDC addressed…
Read MoreColt & GeSI: Sustainable infrastructure for an AI future
To build on findings from a new report, our VPs of Engineering and ESG & Compliance joined the COO of the Global enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) to discuss AI’s impact on the IT sector and sustainability. ‘Digital Infrastructure Modernization for an AI Future: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead’ GeSI is the only global membership organisation that…
Read MoreHow cloud-like infrastructure gives financial services the edge
Home Technology How cloud-like infrastructure gives financial services the edge Insights Discover Colt Network-as-a-Service Maajid Khan Sales Director, Financial & Professional Services UK & Ireland Maajid Khan Sales Director, Financial & Professional Services UK & Ireland Financial and professional services organisations are operating in a market environment characterised by economic uncertainty, increased competition and the…
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