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RETN launches first PoP in Bologna to boost regional connectivity
Firewalls

RETN launches first PoP in Bologna to boost regional connectivity

RETN has launched its first Point of Presence in Bologna's Lepida data centre, enhancing regional connectivity and offering alternative international network routes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
EXA Infrastructure partners with NJFX to boost global network connectivity
Hyperscale

EXA Infrastructure partners with NJFX to boost global network connectivity

EXA Infrastructure and NJFX join forces in a strategic partnership, improving global network connectivity with a new Point of Presence at NJFX's facility.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Point of Presence stories

Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs
Firewalls

Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs

Check Point opens Auckland SASE PoP, giving New Zealand firms local data residency, lower latency and compliance-focused cloud security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Superloop unveils 'Infrastructure on Demand' solution for wholesale partners
Network Infrastructure

Superloop unveils 'Infrastructure on Demand' solution for wholesale partners

Superloop rolls out an 'Infrastructure on Demand' solution optimised for nbn's WBA5, providing flexibility for RSPs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Cloudbrink enables multi-cloud connectivity with 600th PoP
Multi-cloud

Cloudbrink enables multi-cloud connectivity with 600th PoP

Cloudbrink has deployed more than 600 virtual points of presence in the past year to meet the growing demand for users to be connected to multi-cloud.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2023
Aryaka expanding hyperscale POP footprint globally
Network Infrastructure

Aryaka expanding hyperscale POP footprint globally

Aryaka is investing further in its hyperscale Point-of-Presence (POP) footprint worldwide for cloud-based services delivery.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
Hurricane Electric deploys Point of Presence at Vocus' Auckland data centre
Network Infrastructure

Hurricane Electric deploys Point of Presence at Vocus' Auckland data centre

The PoP is Hurricane Electric's second of its type, complementing an existing connection in Data Centre 220's Auckland facility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2021
neutrality.one selects datamena for EMEA & Asia PoP
Network Infrastructure

neutrality.one selects datamena for EMEA & Asia PoP

Cloud networking company neutrality.one expands into Asia, Middle East, and Africa with new point of presence in Dubai's datamena facility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
NTT's data center projects buzzing in Hong Kong, India & the UK
Multi-cloud

NTT's data center projects buzzing in Hong Kong, India & the UK

NTT Ltd is focusing on development opportunities in Hong Kong, India, and the UK with new data center deployments and expansions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Limelight Networks celebrates 100th point-of-presence launch
Edge Computing

Limelight Networks celebrates 100th point-of-presence launch

The company has increased its global network capacity by 40% in just five months, bringing its total egress capacity to 42Tbps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
Equinix to connect SG & AU data centers with new subsea cable
Network Infrastructure

Equinix to connect SG & AU data centers with new subsea cable

Equinix is expanding its reach in Singapore and Australia with the addition of the Australian Singapore Cable (ASC) to its data centres.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
RETN in plans to deploy PoP in Datacenter.com's Amsterdam facility
Hyperscale

RETN in plans to deploy PoP in Datacenter.com's Amsterdam facility

​News has emerged that international network service provider RETN is in talks with Datacenter.com to establish a new Point-of-Presence in Amsterdam.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 26th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Point of Presence stories

Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl
Software-as-a-Service

Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl

Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
Firewalls

Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.

By Cornelius Mare • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
StarHub & NeutraDC launch quantum-safe links for data across SEA
Data Protection

StarHub & NeutraDC launch quantum-safe links for data across SEA

StarHub and NeutraDC have partnered to launch quantum-safe, low-latency data links between Singapore and Indonesia, enhancing security for cross-border enterprise data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Fastly's new NZ POP affords businesses increased resilience
Cloud Services

Fastly's new NZ POP affords businesses increased resilience

Fastly expands its presence in New Zealand with a new POP in Christchurch, offering improved speed, security, and resilience for businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022