Outgrowing the limits of a legacy network
For one of the world’s leading technology companies, innovation depends on the ability to move fast, especially when it comes to data.
This global tech leader, who design CPUs, found themselves seeking a mesh back-haul network from an independent tier-1 carrier. Their existing SD-WAN solution is serving its purpose but with global operations scaling rapidly, a separate high capacity network was needed as well.
Moving massive datasets between key locations in the US, UK, and India was becoming increasingly challenging. Latency, bandwidth constraints, and limited control over the network architecture were slowing them down. And when your business is built on processing speed and innovation, that’s not a risk you can afford to take.
They knew they needed a new approach – something resilient, independent, and futureproof – something that can reimagine how their network could support global scale and performance.
Designing a bespoke network, together
When the company first approached Zayo Europe, the conversation began with just four opportunities. But as we engaged in discovery, listening closely to their challenges and long-term ambitions, a much bigger picture emerged.
Our team took a consultative approach, never jumping to solutions, but instead working in partnership to understand where the business was heading and what it would take to get there. What started as a simple request quickly grew into over 65 distinct opportunities, once the customer saw the breadth and depth of Zayo Europe’s capabilities.
Together, we designed a bespoke 100Gbps meshed backhaul network using Protected Wave Ethernet and Layer 2 Ethernet services, deployed across multiple continents. This architecture gave the customer complete control, full resiliency, and the performance needed to create and manage a global data lake, with secure, high-speed data transfer between data centers in all continents.
The partnership extended far beyond just a technical solution. Zayo Europe’s team supported every aspect of delivery – from pre-sales engineering and complex MSA negotiations to compliance, procurement, and onboarding. We weren’t just a vendor, we soon became an extension of their team.
A network built for now and tomorrow
The result was a transformative win for both the customer and for Zayo Europe.
For the customer, the new network didn’t just meet their needs, it unlocked new potential. They now have a high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure built entirely outside of their legacy provider’s footprint. It’s fast, resilient, scalable, and built on Zayo Europe’s independently owned network.
But why Zayo Europe? The customer chose us not only for the strength of our technology and pricing, but for our ability to craft a truly tailored solution, and to back it with a dedicated, expert team at every stage.
Perhaps most excitingly, this is only the beginning. With additional sites already being added, the relationship is growing and the customer continues to see Zayo Europe not just as a provider, but as a strategic partner.ready across the region.
Ready to see how Zayo Europe can power your next phase of growth? Get in touch with our team.