Colt Technology Services Launched SCION Networking Service
The managed service integrates SCION technology into Colt's global network for enhanced enterprise connectivity.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Data Centers
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Colt Technology Services has launched its SCION enterprise networking technology as a fully managed service. This offering is now available to customers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Why it matters
The service provides resilient networking options for enterprises handling mission-critical, regulated, or high-performance data requirements. By integrating SCION, Colt aims to improve control and isolation on next-generation network architectures.
SCION stands for Scalability, Control and Isolation on Next-Generation Networks. The technology, developed by Anapaya, is now integrated into Colt's worldwide enterprise connectivity infrastructure.
The players
Colt Technology Services
This global telecommunications company provides enterprise connectivity and networking infrastructure services.
Anapaya
This technology firm is the developer of the SCION architecture which focuses on secure and reliable network routing.
The details
Colt has combined its existing global network with Anapaya's SCION technology to offer a managed service model. This architecture is designed to address complex networking needs by allowing for greater scalability and isolation.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: Colt Technology Services officially launched the SCION networking service.
The Tech Race
This rollout follows the industry pattern of integrating SCION to replace legacy BGP protocols with more secure, modern routing architectures. It marks a significant shift in how global service providers compete to offer mission-critical network isolation.
Enterprise clients in the covered regions can now utilize this managed service to secure their mission-critical traffic without managing the underlying SCION complexity. This integration allows businesses to maintain higher performance standards while leveraging Colt's existing network footprint.
The takeaway
The adoption of SCION technology represents a move toward more robust and isolated network routing for global businesses. Organizations requiring strict regulatory compliance or high performance should evaluate whether these managed services align with their current connectivity infrastructure.
Further reading
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