With businesses expanding across continents and industries depending on seamless data exchange between physically distant locations, fast, reliable, secure global connectivity is critical to staying competitive.
Built to address the evolving demands of modern enterprises, the Zayo Global Reach Capability delivers a high-performance network infrastructure designed to simplify how organizations connect across borders. From carrier-grade network services to scalable bandwidth solutions, Zayo empowers businesses to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
This blog will explore how Zayo’s innovative backbone network architecture and strategic partnerships set the benchmark for global connectivity.
Global Connectivity Simplified
A Comprehensive Approach to Infrastructure
Global connectivity should feel seamless. Zayo Global Reach ensures friction-free, cross-border connectivity with a robust, diverse carrier-neutral network spanning over 19 million fiber miles worldwide and connections to more than 400 markets. Our deep in-house expertise in tax and regulatory frameworks ensures smooth navigation across geopolitical boundaries. Here are some standout features of Zayo’s global connectivity capabilities:
Key Highlights:
- 19M Fiber Miles Worldwide
- 1,500+ Data Centers
- 380+ Cloud On-Ramps
- Comprehensive Access to 400+ Markets Globally
- Partnerships with 75+ Global Network Carriers
While other network providers are pulling back and selling global assets, Zayo is doubling down on our investment in global expansion, building an infrastructure that’s second to none.
Expanding via Strategic Partnerships
Through strategic partnerships with over 75 global carriers—each connected to our on-net backbone and infrastructure—Zayo Global Reach delivers connectivity that meets you where you are today and scales with you as you grow. These partnerships provide unparalleled access, increasing our already diverse infrastructure, which allows enterprises to gain footholds in new markets and opportunities with confidence.
Zayo’s global solutions reduce the headaches associated with managing multiple providers. With Zayo, enterprises consolidate vendors and simplify operations through one reliable partner.
Key Benefits:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Provides direct connectivity across regions, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
- Security & Support: Industry-leading safety protocols, 24/7/365 support via Zayo’s Network Operations Center (NOC), and an intuitive Tranzact platform enable operational excellence.
- Scalability and Customization: Every business need is different. Zayo tailors its solutions to match.
- Network Expertise: With over a decade of expertise, Zayo delivers scalable, flexible solutions designed to scale with your business needs.
Zayo’s Global Footprint
Strategic Presence in Key Markets
Zayo positions businesses for success by connecting them to strategic global hubs and emerging markets. Embracing a true “one-stop shop” approach, we meet customers wherever they operate—seamlessly integrating our global backbone with trusted local partners to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
From end-to-end project management for smooth implementation to superior network reliability with built-in diversity options, Zayo ensures business-critical connectivity that enterprises can count on. Listening closely to our customers, we’ve expanded our capabilities to meet the greatest demand in the international telecom market. We continuously monitor evolving needs and opportunities to further extend our reach—ensuring seamless connections back to our powerful backbone. Key markets include these high-demand hubs:
- Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney in APAC
- São Paulo
- Transoceanic routes that enhance global accessibility
Wherever customers need connections, Zayo ensures seamless access, leveraging a scalable bandwidth solution tailored to unique business needs.
Why Global Connectivity Matters for Businesses
Powering Modern-Day Operations
Businesses today can’t afford latency, inefficiency, or inconsistency. Zayo’s global network supports mission-critical functions like file sharing, AI processing, cloud storage, and beyond. Here’s why that matters for today’s industry leaders:
- Low-Latency Connections: Essential for industries like financial trading, where every millisecond counts.
- Global Data Transfer: Supports frictionless operations across continents, ensuring global collaboration and decision-making.
- AI and Big Data: Meets the high-bandwidth demands for machine learning models and real-time analytics.
Global Reach in Action
Real-World Solutions with Zayo
Zayo’s suite of services powers world-leading organizations across multiple sectors. Here’s how we’re delivering measurable value to customers:
- Wavelengths: Enables high-speed, point-to-point connectivity.
- Ethernet Connectivity: Scalable Ethernet solutions for real-time data exchange.
- Managed SD-WAN: Secure, reliable global private networks tailored for distributed teams.
- Global IP Network: 375+ global IP PoPs, 175+ 100G-enabled IP PoPs, and over 40Tb of private peering capacity ensure unmatched performance.
Case Study Highlight: Xandr
Xandr, a multinational organization, needed robust connections to key international data centers while keeping the majority of its services in the U.S. They turned to Zayo for global connectivity. Zayo’s trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific subsea cables connected Xandr to critical hubs in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Singapore, ensuring exceptional connectivity and operational success.
Zayo Is Your Partner for Global Connectivity
Zayo Global Reach offers unmatched scalability, reliability, and innovation to businesses operating internationally. From flexible solutions to strategic partnerships, Zayo is redefining global connectivity one enterprise at a time.