Topics: Telecom

  • IT managers in the Nordics struggle with cloud strategies, outdated systems, and operational disruptions

    Cloud strategies that drag on, old systems creating complexity, and recurring operational disruptions. When GlobalConnect maps out how Nordic IT managers view their digital infrastructure, the picture is clear: many face a difficult balancing act between innovation and stability – all while dealing with limited resources.
    "This survey provides a unique insight into the challenges and opportunit

  • GlobalConnect joins Nordic project to develop global Arctic fiber cable linking Europe, Asia, and the US

    A Nordic consortium of five, are exploring the possibility of building one of the largest digital infrastructure projects in European history – a fiber cable spanning between Northern Europe and East Asia and US via the Arctic. The Project, called Polar Connect, has been granted 4 million Euros from the European Commission to fund the project phase: Polar Connect Step 1.
    Today, 90% of all data

  • New land-based data link between Sweden and Finland strengthens security in the Nordic Region

    Recently, we have seen increased challenges for the digital infrastructure, with incidents where submarine cables have broken or been destroyed. To counteract this vulnerability, GlobalConnect has now completed a new land-based data communication connection between Sweden and Finland.
    The new connection comprises three fiber optic cables between Sweden and Finland and is part of GlobalConnect'

  • GlobalConnect appoints new Head of Security Services

    Søren Gjevert Petersen has been appointed Head of Security Services at GlobalConnect, a newly established role responsible for the company's security solutions for business customers.
    For Søren Gjevert Petersen, this marks a return to GlobalConnect, where he previously held the title Head of Security for Denmark and Germany.
    This marks a return to GlobalConnect for Søren, who previously serv

  • GlobalConnect to deploy energy efficient next gen fiber technology with Nokia


    The Nordic companies have agreed to a partnership to deploy Nokia’s next generation fiber technology to boost GlobalConnect’s rapid fiber expansion in the region. The rollout has started, with Nokia supplying the Finnish fiber rollout, in which GlobalConnect is investing 500 million Euros for the coming years. In addition to increased speed, the technology will lower the energy consumption of

  • Andreas Gerhardt appointed as new Country CEO in Germany

    GlobalConnect, one of the leading providers of digital infrastructure and data communication in Northern Europe, has appointed Andreas Gerhardt as new Country CEO for GlobalConnect in Germany. He will take over the responsibility of serving the German Business to Business segments and densify GlobalConnect’s footprint in the country.
    Andreas Gerhardt is joining GlobalConnect with more than 25 y

  • GlobalConnect Group hires leading quantum researcher


    GlobalConnect Group has hired Mads Friis Frand-Madsen as Quantum Engineer to develop concrete solutions that can protect the group’s customers from being attacked using quantum technology.Quantum technology is a focus area for GlobalConnect Group because, in addition to being able to solve complex problems, the enormous computing power of quantum computers will be able to break the encryptions

  • GlobalConnect invests in AI: Initiates partnership with Oslo University and launches Center of Excellence

    GlobalConnect has entered an exclusive partnership with Oslo University's AI program and is simultaneously launching a new Center of Excellence to enhance the company’s competence and use of AI, advanced data analytics, and master data management. The goal is clear: to position GlobalConnect as a leading force in technology development and innovation by creating powerful tools that promote better

  • GlobalConnect Group hires experienced Director of Communications and Public Affairs


    Nordic digital infrastructure and connectivity provider GlobalConnect Group has appointed Rikke Juul Rokkedal Therkildsen as new Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
    More than half of the Nordics’ data traffic flows through GlobalConnect's infrastructure consisting of data centers and 235,000 km fiber network across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Northern Germany. In her n

  • The Internet is Under Threat – The Digital Infrastructure is Insufficient for the Future of Business


    This story was first published here in Dagens Industri on August 28th
    "The Internet is Under Threat – The Digital Infrastructure is Insufficient for the Future of Business", says Pär Jansson, SVP, GlobalConnect
    Swedish households consume 2.25 billion gigabytes of data every month via WiFi. With an annual growth rate of around 15%, data consumption is expected to continue growing steadil

  • GlobalConnect expands Nordic digital infrastructure with new terrestrial fiber route between Helsinki and Berlin


    Nordic digital infrastructure provider GlobalConnect is expanding the capacity and robustness of the Nordic digital infrastructure by establishing a new digital route between Sweden, Finland and Europe. It is also extending its super fiber cable to Haparanda, located on the border between Sweden and Finland. From there, the cable will be connected to existing Finnish fiber - opening a new ter

  • Special team will make sure football history is not ruined by bad internet connection

    GlobalConnect delivers connectivity services to several Nordic TV broadcasters and plays an essential role in supporting the European Championship in Germany, ensuring fans in the Nordic countries can watch every game without interruption.
    Match minute 90+2, the standing is 1-1. Then suddenly Denmark gets a penalty kick against England. You are shouting with excitement, jumping up from coach. B

  • AI wave leads to datacenter frame agreement

    Because of the AI wave and the growing need for big data capacity, GlobalConnect is gearing up for heavy investments in datacenters with a Nordic Frame Agreement with Coromatic – a large contractor within datacenter construction work.
    “The growth in demand for datacenter capacity is beyond everyone’s expectations. AI is the main driver of this growth. We are focused on making sure we’re ahead o

  • GlobalConnect introduces new solution to reduce unnecessary Wi-Fi power usage at night


    Usually, connectivity solutions remain powered around the clock, even when not in use. However, in environments like offices or retail spaces, equipment often lies dormant during the night.
    GlobalConnect now offers the option to switch off its customers’ Wi-Fi Access Points in office spaces after working hours.
    “Our Wi-Fi Power Control solution can reduce carbon emissions and lower the

  • GlobalConnect Group continues strong growth trajectory in 2023

    While continuing significant fiber and datacenter investments in 2023, digital infrastructure and connectivity provider GlobalConnect Group reported a strong revenue and profitability growth for the year, emphasizing its position as the leading connectivity provider, futureproofing the Nordics and beyond.
    In a year characterized by a turbulent global landscape with inflation and growing uncer

  • GlobalConnect’s new fiber routes aim to attract substantial foreign investments to the Nordics


    GlobalConnect has launched a Nordic Digital Infrastructure Project to facilitate the establishment of the next global data center region. After completing the largest Nordic digital infrastructure project in a decade – a super fiber cable between Luleå and Berlin connecting Mainland Europe with the Nordics – GlobalConnect is now embarking on the next phase of expanding and future-proofing its

  • GlobalConnect Group reprioritizes investments in growth markets

    Digital infrastructure provider GlobalConnect Group will focus its investments further in the markets with the greatest opportunity. As part of this strategy, the Group scales down its B2C business in Germany to focus investments in the German B2B and Carrier segments and in the fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) market in Finland.
    GlobalConnect Group, who in recent years has invested heavily in buildin

  • GlobalConnect completes largest Nordic digital infrastructure project in a decade


    After clearing 200 bombs from WW2, creating five new subsea routes, and having trenched the Baltic Sea seabed with a specially developed submarine, GlobalConnect has finalized the construction of its 2,600 km super fiber cable, capable of transporting all data in the Nordics. The price of the project is 1 billion SEK and it will serve as a critical infrastructure connection in the Nordics and

  • GlobalConnect involved in a large project about the super technology of the future

    GlobalConnect’s knowledge in secure, digital infrastructure in the Nordics, has led to the possibility to join the Danish critical infrastructure project QCI.DK (The Danish Quantum Communication Infrastructure). The project works to establish the infrastructure that can secure Danish communication in the future, when the giant quantum computers soon make their way into the world.
    The project is

  • European Union to co-fund latest GlobalConnect digitalization project in Northern Scandinavia

    GlobalConnect has received 1,1 million Euros in funding from European Union CEF (Connecting Europe Facility) to establish a new wavelength optical network between Norway and Sweden, catering to the continued digitalization of Northern Scandinavia. The project will provide new digital routes between Sweden, Norway and Europe and will increase the capacity and robustness of the digital infrastructur

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