As AI workloads, cloud-first strategies, and real-time services become business-critical, dark fibre gives organisations the infrastructure control they need to stay ahead. In this white paper, we unpack the modern commercial value of dark fibre and how industries—from financial services to healthcare—are turning unlit potential into competitive advantage.

Zayo Europe and Telehouse overcame customer challenges through a combination of outstanding collaboration and innovation. Key was Telehouse’s data centre locations in Toronto, Paris, London, Frankfurt and Marseille. Zayo Europe connected these hubs with its high-capacity fibre networks, offering speeds of up to 400 Gbps, using its extensive expertise in solving complex connectivity problems.

In global capital markets, every nanosecond counts. The better your connectivity, the greater your competitive advantage. Dedicated internet and Cloud connectivity, with 100% uptime and robust protection against DDoS attacks, can give your business the edge.

AI is fundamentally reshaping Europe’s reliance on data networks. The problem: nobody knows what that reshaped demand will look like. If you operate at the forefront of AI innovation, you need to be ready for anything -and that makes your choice of connectivity partner crucial.

Energy and utilities are in a crucial moment of transition: from monolithic industrial entities to decentralised, digitalised and diversified energy providers. With operations increasingly relying on IoT, sensors and AI, the right network is crucial to success.

The future of software is real-time, AI-enabled and data-intensive. SaaS and cloud providers rely on connectivity like never before to deliver intelligent, responsive and always-on services. The key is having the right network capabilities, in the right places, to ensure 100% uptime with the low latency today’s real-time applications demand.

Challenger banks are rewriting the rules of retail banking. In Europe, the sector is growing at over 10% a year, with more customers choosing mobile-first experiences, flexible services, and faster access to financial tools. But with growth comes pressure – to stay secure, move quickly, and keep delivering new features without disruption.