Author: Johan Ottosson

Better, faster, simpler: Arelion’s AI networking advantage

The rise of AI is pushing connectivity’s limits, requiring lower-latency data transfer, resilient infrastructure and an expansive network footprint. Arelion has built our network to meet these demands for over three decades. With one of the world’s most extensive and scalable Internet backbones, we’re not just keeping pace; we’re setting the standard. Whether supporting massive […]

Connectivity Chronicles: Subsea landing stations and thriving East Coast markets

When you hear “East Coast,” you may think of the New York Yankees, chopped cheese sandwiches and corner store bodegas. However, there’s even more to the region than these cultural staples as you travel south. Northern Virginia leads the global rankings in data center capacity and connectivity, with the eastern seaboard of the United States serving as a major gateway for international traffic flows from Central and South America, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe and other global hubs.

Why global networks are the backbone of AI

Network backbone providers will play a critical role in AI’s future by ensuring the high-capacity bandwidth, low-latency and resiliency requirements of AI applications will remain uncompromised. While hyperscalers are busy building for their next moonshot, enterprises should also start futureproofing their networks in anticipation of AI’s demands.

Connectivity Chronicles: Bridging borders through network expansion in Mexico

Ultimately, our network expansion in Mexico bolsters the region’s economic growth, spurring digital transformation in numerous industries while allowing governments to provide public services through low-latency, reliable connectivity. Let’s examine Mexico’s key market drivers and our infrastructure footprint in this booming region.

Connectivity Chronicles: Surging bandwidth demands in Atlanta

While it’s best known for pro sports and Coca-Cola, Atlanta has become a preeminent North American tech hub over the past few years. Its data center market was named the fastest-growing in the United States in 2024, with the city ranking as the sixth largest market for commissioned data center power and its data center […]

Connectivity Chronicles: Surfing the Silicon Coast

The Florida peninsula is home to dappled waves, jet skis, vibrant nightlife and tropical beaches dotted with sunbathers. While Florida may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think “tech mecca,” the region has been a primary focus of our North American network expansion over the past few years through new […]

Connectivity Chronicles: Scaling our North American network

Amid our continuous network expansion, we’re creating a blog series detailing our global footprint, target markets and market drivers across numerous regions. How come? Well, while we may have been in business for about 30 years, we are constantly humbled by the fact that our brand is still not widely known. And while we’re known […]

Building out networks to meet metaverse demands

As hyped technologies go, the metaverse probably topped most lists in 2022. Regardless of when an integrated metaverse becomes widespread, its flood of data does present heightened demands on the network that must be addressed to bridge our physical and virtual lives.

Customer care, metaverse, and private networks

As one of the 2022 ‘ICT Visionaries’ selected by ISE Magazine, our VP Strategy Johan Ottosson is sharing his thoughts on various topics throughout the year. His second article for ISE Magazine covers customer care, the metaverse, and private networks. The article was originally published in the magazine’s July issue found here.  Customer Care and […]

Earth-Friendly Networks, NaaS, and Fiber Frenzy

As one of the 2022 ‘ICT Visionaries’ selected by ISE Magazine, our VP Strategy Johan Ottosson will be sharing his expertise on various topics throughout the year. His first article for ISE Magazine covers earth-friendly networks, Network-as-a-Service, and the ongoing fiber frenzy. The article was originally published in the April issue found here.    Topic: […]

Reflections on our recognition in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant

For the third consecutive year, Arelion is proud to be recognized in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global. To be included is a rigorous process: service providers need to have a global network with coverage across Europe, North America and Asia; sell services to customers in all three regions; and offer a full portfolio […]

Yet again in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant

Telia, through its networking division Telia Carrier, have once again been recognized in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global*. Each year, the analyst and advisory firm evaluates global network providers based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. To be included is a rigorous exercise: service providers need to have a global network […]