Zayo Europe has introduced a new DWDM route which connects London to Paris.
The route, which is 400G ready, expands Zayo Europe’s network in both the UK and France, providing a completely diverse alternative on Zayo Europe’s existing cable system, working alongside its other routes across the Channel. The route will also enable separate connections between other cities, such as Manchester to Frankfurt, with no overlap in networks.
Zayo Europe has said it expects around a 20% reduction in transit time or latency between points of presence (PoPs), like London and Paris.
Michael Katz, VP for Product & Technology at Zayo Europe, said, “As the surge in adoption of cloud and AI technologies drives an increased demand on networks, the demand for reliable, low-latency connectivity has increased, while the tolerance for network outages has diminished.
“Zayo Europe is committed to providing the best connectivity and reliability for our customers across the continent, and this new cross-Channel wavelength route marks a great improvement in the diversity we can offer between these two major hubs and beyond. This high-capacity, low-latency solution will significantly benefit those seeking a fast and secure connection between London and Paris, and will be crucial for those needing to build reliable and secure network solutions.”
Zayo Europe operates five subsea routes between the UK and continental Europe. This new CrossChannel route joins existing Circe South and Channel Tunnel routes between London and Paris, whilst Zeus and Circe North link London to Amsterdam.
