Zayo Group Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Zayo Group

• Mission: Zayo Group aims to empower the world's largest and most innovative companies by providing cutting-edge network infrastructure solutions.

• Founded: Zayo was founded in 2007.

• Founder: A team of entrepreneurs, led by Dan Caruso.

• Key People:

• Steve Smith, Chief Executive Officer

• Andrés Irlando, President & Chief Operating Officer

• Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer

• Brian Daniels, Chief Sales Officer

• Bryan Fleming, Chief Information Officer

• Jeff Noto, Chief Financial Officer

• Julie Tschida Brown, Chief People and Culture Officer

• Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer

• Mike Mooney, Chief Legal Officer

• Nikos Katinakis, Chief Technology Officer

• Troy Lupe, Chief Network Officer

• Colman Deegan, Chief Executive Officer, Zayo Europe

• Headquarters: Boulder, Colorado, USA

• Number of Employees: Over 3,000

• Revenue: Exceeded $2 billion in annualized revenue by 2017

• Known For: Zayo is known as a leading independent service provider of communications infrastructure, especially in data transmission and fiber-based solutions across North America and Europe.

Products

• Dark Fiber

• Description: Provides expansive, high-speed fiber routing.

• Key Features: Full control over network, enhanced security, capability for extensive bandwidth scaling.

• Wavelengths

• Description: Offers massive network capacity and multi-terabit bandwidth.

• Key Features: Reduced latency, operational resilience, supports high-volume data transmission.

• Private Networks

• Description: Managed, customized fiber network solutions.

• Key Features: Dedicated hardware, high customization, managed by a dedicated team.

• Mobile Infrastructure

• Description: Network and small cell products tailored for mobile service providers.

• Key Features: High capacity, dense network footprint supports next-gen mobile requirements.

• Managed Edge and SD-WAN

• Description: Advanced solutions that enhance user connectivity to the cloud and edge computing.

• Key Features: Improved network performance, security enhancements, holistic solution for seamless cloud access.

Recent Developments

• Network Expansion:

• Expansion of its 400G wavelength network in the New York/New Jersey metro area to meet increased bandwidth needs.

• Introduction of new transcontinental and regional fiber routes, enhancing global connectivity and capacity.

• Partnerships:

• Partnered with RingCentral to integrate advanced communication solutions in Zayo UC+ offering.

• Collaboration with Fermaca to establish advanced cross-border connectivity between the U.S. and Mexico.

• Strategic partnership with Netskope to enhance Managed Edge offerings with secure service edge solutions.

• Leadership Appointments:

• Appointment of Jeffrey Noto as Chief Financial Officer, leveraging his 30 years of experience from Verizon.

• Colman Deegan appointed as CEO of Zayo Europe to drive growth across continental markets.

• Innovative Product Offerings:

• Launched "Waves on Demand" for immediate 100G Wave routes delivery across Europe.

• Continuous investment in cybersecurity, highlighted in bi-annual DDoS Insights Report noting a 106% surge in attack frequency from H2 2023 to H1 2024.

Conclusion

Zayo Group continues to be a leader in the communications infrastructure sector, known for its vast fiber network and robust technological solutions. With ongoing expansions, strategic partnerships, and innovative product solutions, Zayo is positioned to cater to the growing connectivity needs across the globe, supporting the next wave of technological advancement.