--- title: JSA’s Summer 2015 Industry News Recap description: JSA’s Summer 2015 Industry News Recap --- - [Contact JSA](https://www.jsa.net/contact/) - [Tech & Telecom News Now](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/telecompr) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/JaymieScottoTV) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaymie-scotto-%26-associates) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JaymieScottoandAssociates) [![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-120h.png) ![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-60h.png) ![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-60h.png)](https://www.jsa.net/) - [Company](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Our Core Values](https://www.jsa.net/core-values/) - [Our Team](https://www.jsa.net/team/) - [Our Clients](https://www.jsa.net/clients/) - [Our Story](https://www.jsa.net/our-story/) - [Giving Back](https://www.jsa.net/giving-back/) - [Our News](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-news/) - [Our Partners](https://www.jsa.net/partners/) - [Services](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Public Relations & Content](https://www.jsa.net/public-relations/) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.jsa.net/digital-marketing/) - [Consultation](https://www.jsa.net/pr-marketing-consultation/) - [Website & Design](https://www.jsa.net/website-design-development/) - [Video & WebCasts](https://www.jsa.net/video-marketing-webcasts/) - [Event Planning](https://www.jsa.net/event-planning/) - [Portfolio](https://www.jsa.net/portfolio/) - [Pricing](https://www.jsa.net/pricing/) - [Regions](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [United States](https://www.jsa.net/united-states/) - [Canada](https://www.jsa.net/canada/) - [Europe](https://www.jsa.net/europe/) - [Flexibility](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Small Company Offerings](https://www.jsa.net/small-company/) - [Medium Company Packages](https://www.jsa.net/medium-company/) - [Large Company Partnerships](https://www.jsa.net/large-company/) - [Channels](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Telecom Exchange (TEX)](https://www.jsa.net/tex/) - [CEO Exchange](https://www.jsa.net/ceo-exchange/) - [JSA TV](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-tv/) - [JSA Radio](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-radio/) - [Virtual CEO Roundtables](https://www.jsa.net/virtual-roundtables/) - [Women’s Speaking Initiative](https://www.jsa.net/womens-speaking-initiative/) - [Industry Events](https://www.jsa.net/industry-events) - [Blog](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) - [Company](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Our Core Values](https://www.jsa.net/core-values/) - [Our Team](https://www.jsa.net/team/) - [Our Clients](https://www.jsa.net/clients/) - [Our Story](https://www.jsa.net/our-story/) - [Giving Back](https://www.jsa.net/giving-back/) - [Our News](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-news/) - [Our Partners](https://www.jsa.net/partners/) - [Services](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Public Relations & Content](https://www.jsa.net/public-relations/) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.jsa.net/digital-marketing/) - [Consultation](https://www.jsa.net/pr-marketing-consultation/) - [Website & Design](https://www.jsa.net/website-design-development/) - [Video & WebCasts](https://www.jsa.net/video-marketing-webcasts/) - [Event Planning](https://www.jsa.net/event-planning/) - [Portfolio](https://www.jsa.net/portfolio/) - [Pricing](https://www.jsa.net/pricing/) - [Regions](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [United States](https://www.jsa.net/united-states/) - [Canada](https://www.jsa.net/canada/) - [Europe](https://www.jsa.net/europe/) - [Flexibility](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Small Company Offerings](https://www.jsa.net/small-company/) - [Medium Company Packages](https://www.jsa.net/medium-company/) - [Large Company Partnerships](https://www.jsa.net/large-company/) - [Channels](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Telecom Exchange (TEX)](https://www.jsa.net/tex/) - [CEO Exchange](https://www.jsa.net/ceo-exchange/) - [JSA TV](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-tv/) - [JSA Radio](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-radio/) - [Virtual CEO Roundtables](https://www.jsa.net/virtual-roundtables/) - [Women’s Speaking Initiative](https://www.jsa.net/womens-speaking-initiative/) - [Industry Events](https://www.jsa.net/industry-events) - [Blog](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) # JSA’s Summer 2015 Industry News Recap It’s been a busy summer in our industry and as telecom professionals it is our job to stay on top of all the buzz and murmurs. So, we are excited to introduce our Industry News Roundup blog, where we will take you through the major headlines, tantalizing trends and most exciting stories this summer had to offer. Your Labor Day BBQ might be over, but now it’s time to sit back and relax (unless you were a victim of the [Ashley Madison hack](http://fortune.com/2015/08/26/ashley-madison-hack/)) while JSA recaps the oh-so-busy summer our industry has seen. [![6a00d83420c49153ef01b7c781a9b2970b](https://blog.jsa.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6a00d83420c49153ef01b7c781a9b2970b-300x161.jpg?width=300&height=161&name=6a00d83420c49153ef01b7c781a9b2970b-300x161.jpg)](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6a00d83420c49153ef01b7c781a9b2970b.jpg) Mergers and acquisitions were plentiful this summer with Digital Realty [announcing](http://www.wsj.com/articles/digital-realty-to-buy-telx-for-1-89-billion-1436872669) its $1.8B purchase of Telx, which doubles its data center footprint. [Nokia Networks acquired Alcatel-Lucent](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-15/nokia-agrees-to-buy-networks-rival-alcatel-for-16-6-billion), Lightower closed in on its [merger](http://www.lightower.com/company/news/press-releases/lightower-closes-merger-with-fibertech-networks-to-double-its-network-reach-and-strengthen-its-position-in-u-s-networking-market/#.VeCA7Hi6_dk) with Fibertech, Ciena [completed](http://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/Ciena-Cyan-Acquisition-Now-Closed.html) its acquisition of Cyan, and Verizon [finalized](http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/23/verizon-completes-its-acquisition-of-aol-for-4-4b/) its purchase of AOL. Speaking of growth, Google made us change the way we think of soup with its [announcement of Alphabet](http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/11/technology/google-alphabet-restructuring.html?_r=0), the new parent company to several “smaller” companies, including Google itself. But while some companies are investing in others, and while Google is investing in itself, Ericsson and Sprint are ramping up infrastructure innovation. Ericsson is setting [lofty 5G goals](http://www.ericsson.com/news/1936238), which could [prove beneficial](http://www.eetimes.com/author.asp?section_id=36&doc_id=1327335) to the future of the Internet of Things, while Sprint [makes the pledge](http://www.rcrwireless.com/20150709/network-infrastructure/sprint-small-cell-deployment-update-tag4) to deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells. Google Fiber is making [major strides](https://fiber.google.com/newcities/), while PEG Bandwidth [purchased](http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/peg-bandwidth-nabs-wl-gores-fiber-network-enhances-mid-atlantic-net-buildin/2015-07-21) a 48-mile fiber network from Gore. DE-CIX takes its North American presence South, with plans to open a [new peering exchange](https://www.de-cix.net/news-events/latest-news/news/article/new-de-cix-internet-exchange-in-dallas/) in Dallas. In cloud news, [Netflix announced](http://www.cbronline.com/news/data-centre/enterprise/netflix-gives-up-on-data-centres-to-turn-100-to-cloud-4647116) the transition of 100% of its IT services to the cloud, citing reliability and scalability. And in case you were wondering, hybrid clouds seem to be the option of choice this summer, with a [Data Center Knowledge survey](http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2015/07/13/hybrid-clouds-hotter-ever/) confirming 70% of cloud users prefer it to solely private or public. ![iot](https://blog.jsa.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iot-300x300.jpg?width=218&height=218&name=iot-300x300.jpg)The White House hosted its [Wireless Industry Summit](https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/07/21/private-public-collaboration-underway-create-wireless-workforce-future) – highlights include the Department of Labor’s $5.7M funding for wireless training programs, as well as PCIA’s pledge to work with universities to create wireless-friendly jobs for veterans. Speaking of government, the FCC was a major talking point this summer. Chairman Tom Wheeler offered a [sweeping proposal](http://www.wsj.com/articles/fcc-proposes-internet-subsidy-for-low-income-users-1432833844) to subsidize low-income Americans’ access to broadband Internet, arguing that proper connectivity is essential to economic success. [Wheeler also argued](http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/wheeler-net-neutrality-rules-are-not-chilling-telco-network-investment/2015-07-29) that net neutrality rules are not causing traditional telcos to put a hold on new network investments. Don’t forget to tune into TNN for more Industry Recaps and the most up-to-date news and views. Do you have a story you’d like JSA to cover? Email [jsa\_marketing@jaymiescotto.com](mailto:jsa_marketing@jaymiescotto.com) and join the conversation. We hope you all had a wonderful summer and until next time, #HappyNetworking. [Acquisition](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/acquisition), [analysts](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/analysts-2), [Application](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/application-2), [Company Launch](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/company-launch), [competitor](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/competitor), [Conferences](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/conferences), [Connectivity](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/connectivity-2), [Consulting](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/consulting-2), [Content](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/content), [customer win](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/customer-win), [dark fiber](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/dark-fiber), [fiber](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/fiber), [Financial](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/financial-2), [Google](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/google), [Internet](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/internet), [Internet of Everything](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/internet-of-everything), [iPhone](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/iphone), [IT](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/it), [network growth](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/network-growth), [JSA Blog Submission](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/jsa-blog-submission), [JSA Connections](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/jsa-connections), [JS&A News](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/jsa-news), [mobile](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/mobile), [Net Neutrality](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/net-neutrality-2), [Broadband](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/broadband), [business collaboration](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/business-collaboration), [business partnership](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/business-partnership), [app](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/app), [Apple](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/apple), [Applications](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/applications), [bandwidth](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/bandwidth), [big data](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/big-data), [Brand](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/brand), [business acquisition](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/business-acquisition), [business continuity](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/business-continuity), [business investment](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/business-investment), [business questions](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/business-questions), [business strategy](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/business-strategy), [carrier](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/carrier), [carrier hotel](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/carrier-hotel), [Certification](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/certification), [channel partners](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/channel-partners), [cloud](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/cloud), [awards](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/awards), [Big Data connectivity](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/big-data-connectivity), [Blogs](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/blogs), [colocation](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/colocation), [Data](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/data), [Data Center Connectivity](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/data-center-connectivity-2), [global expansion](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/global-expansion), [Infrastructure-as-a-Service](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/infrastructure-as-a-service), [Internet Exchange](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/internet-exchange-2), [IoT](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/iot), [iPad](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/ipad), [Point of Presence](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/point-of-presence), [Research](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/research-2), [small cell](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/small-cell), [social media](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/social-media), [Network](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/network-2), [partnerships](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/partnerships), [PR](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/pr), [Social Marketing](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/social-marketing), [Technology](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/technology), [telecom industry blog](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/telecom-industry-blog-2), [Telecom News Now](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/telecom-news-now), [Telecom News & Trends (TNT)](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/telecom-news-trends-tnt), [wireless](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/wireless), [Telecom](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/telecom), [Telecommunications](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/tag/telecommunications) #### Share This Article [mailto:?body=https://blog.jsa.net/blog/jsas-summer-2015-industry-news-recap/21467](mailto:?body=https://blog.jsa.net/blog/jsas-summer-2015-industry-news-recap/21467) TEX Dallas 2019 is taking place on March 13, 2019 at the Aloft Dallas Downtown. [Register Now](https://thetelecomexchange.com/register/dallas/) TEX NYC 2019 is taking place on May 14-15, 2019 at the W Hoboken Hotel. [Register Here](https://thetelecomexchange.com/register/nyc/) TEX Toronto 2019 is taking place on October 3, 2019 at Second Floor Events. [Register Now](https://thetelecomexchange.com/register/toronto/) TEX LA 2019 is taking place on November 11-12, 2019 at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles. [Register Here](https://thetelecomexchange.com/register/la/) Branding opportunities are available for any size marketing budget. Become a Sponsor Online Portal for Decision Makers to Smartly Network with Other Network Infrastructure Executives. [TEX Portal](https://thetelecomexchange.com/tex-portal/) ![jaymie scotto associates](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-2015.png) Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA) is the preeminent agency for Tech and Telecom PR, Marketing and Event Planning. P.O Box 20 Middlebrook, VA 24459 Email: sales@jsa.net Phone: +1.866.695.3629 ### LATEST TELECOM NEWS ### Recent Tweets - As the [#telecom](https://twitter.com/hashtag/telecom?src=hash) industry's expert in all things [#PR](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PR?src=hash) and [#marketing](https://twitter.com/hashtag/marketing?src=hash), earlier this year we created an eBook with our… [twitter.com/i/web/status/1…](https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1173694994097561600) [1 day ago](https://twitter.com/telecompr/statuses/1173694994097561600) - We are just under 2 months out from [#TEX2019](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TEX2019?src=hash) LA! Mark your calendars for November 11-12 and secure your seat now:… [twitter.com/i/web/status/1…](https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1172555329130942464) [4 days ago](https://twitter.com/telecompr/statuses/1172555329130942464) - JSA would like to take a moment to remember the bravery of the first responders in NYC, and mourn the lives lost 18… [twitter.com/i/web/status/1…](https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1171859944955666434) [6 days ago](https://twitter.com/telecompr/statuses/1171859944955666434) © Copyright 2019 Jaymie Scotto & Associates. | [Data Protection Policy](https://www.jsa.net/data-protection-policy/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/telecompr) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/JaymieScottoTV) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaymie-scotto-%26-associates) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JaymieScottoandAssociates)