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As a rule…the rules are changing
18 May 2015
Much of what we learned in our early careers has now been archived. The basic principles are there, somewhere, locked away in deep memory but the context of our daily practice has changed to such an extent that new entrants…
Franchisee programme proves a ‘win-win’ for Northdoor and Colt
12 May 2015
We speak to Philip Caulfield, Head of Sales of Integrated Solutions at Northdoor, one of Colt’s franchisee partners, about the benefits of being part of the franchisee programme and the trends that are shaping the demands of Northdoor’s customers at…
How IT benefits from cloud storage?
08 May 2015
Unstructured data now accounts for about 90% of enterprise information for many organizations (Source: IDC) and continues to grow exponentially. These organizations estimate that over 50% of their data is inactive and is generally stored on Tier 1 primary storage.
Propelling US carriers’ expansion into Europe and Asia
08 May 2015
We are heading off to International Telecoms Week in Chicago to meet existing and prospective customers. Following our acquisition of KVH late last year, we look forward to showcasing our extended capabilities across Europe and Asia to the US carrier…
We need fit-for-purpose regulation for the Tech Nation
06 May 2015
With the UK’s general election just around the corner, the main political parties have outlined their plans for propelling the growth of the digital economy. As well as focusing on traditional issues such as healthcare, housing and immigration, the political…
European heads: in the clouds or the sand?
23 Apr 2015
It could be argued that the replacement of EC Digital Commissioner Neelie Kroes by three Commissioners signaled recognition of the growing economic relevance of the digital agenda (see our white paper on the subject) . Or maybe it was testimony…
How a CIO and Franchisee can form a win-win partnership
20 Apr 2015
Almost 2 in 3 businesses in Europe are experiencing a technology deficit today. This is a real headache not only for the IT department, but also for the CIO, as it is a strategic challenge for the enterprise. The challenge…
How do CIOs make a difference in the digital economy?
17 Apr 2015
The single over-riding principle is that your job is to make a difference. How you achieve that is dependent on your skills and your corporate environment. Maybe you choose to make the CEO into a hero. Maybe you embark on…
Busting the myths: Reality behind carrier neutrality
16 Apr 2015
Carrier neutrality is a phrase very much used but perhaps abused in the data centre industry. Carrier neutrality can only be true if the data centre operator in question welcomes all networks and service providers to the facility. Carrier neutrality…
Colt Group S.A. announces results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2014
30 Mar 2015
Rakesh Bhasin, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Our performance in 2014 did not deliver what we set out to achieve, but we begin 2015 with reasonable momentum and a focused organisation.Our priorities for the year ahead will be on the continued…
Acquisition of KVH is Approved by Independent Shareholders
30 Mar 2015
On 16 December 2014 Colt announced that the proposed acquisition of KVH was passed by the requisite majority at the Company’s Extraordinary General Meeting. Click here to read the results of the EGM
Colt Group S.A. (Colt) Board Changes – Appointment and Retirement
30 Mar 2015
On 11 December 2014 Colt announced that Tim Hilton will step down as non-executive Director with effect from 31 December 2014. Colt also announced that Jennifer Uhrig will join the Board, with the appointment intended to take effect from 1…