Thomas Simpson

Thomas was formerly TeleGeography's marketing associate.

Recent Posts

May 17, 2016

[Webinar] Global Colocation Market Trends

Recent shifts in the colocation landscape make it more critical than ever to understand the market. If the latest trends are taking you by surprise, it’s time for a refresher course on colocation.

TeleGeography and Digital Realty | Telx bring together their unique perspectives and expertise for a 30 minute webinar on demand to help make sense of the state of the colocation market.

Apr 12, 2016

[Webinar] The Next Sea Change in Submarine Networks

If you missed the live TeleGeography and Ciena webinar, "The Next Sea Change in Submarine Networks" on April 26, 2016, you can watch a recording of the webinar on demand, or download the presentation slide deck, here. Join Erik Kreifeldt, Senior Analyst with TeleGeography, and Brian Lavallée, Director of Solutions Marketing from Ciena, for an overview of the current network "seascape" of the Trans-Atlantic corridor, and what open cables will mean to tomorrow's submarine networks.

Mar 21, 2016

The Dystopian Future of International Networks

What do international networks have to do with "The Hunger Games," "The Matrix," and "Mad Max?" Alan Mauldin, TeleGeography's Director of Research, uses the dystopian themes of popular science fiction movies to draw analogies with the state of international networks. Alan presented his talk at PTC 16 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Mar 10, 2016

Introducing the 2016 Middle East Telecommunications Map

We're pleased to introduce the 2016 edition of our Middle East Telecommunications Map, sponsored by Telecom Egypt. The map focuses on 17 countries in the Middle East and depicts all submarine cables that are currently active in the region, as well as cables that in advanced stages of planning. The latest data are presented on the map and inset infographics with an eye-catching new design. Take your first look at the new map now. 

Mar 7, 2016

Network Trends in Asia & Pacific

Watch Cody Williams present "Recent Trends in Asia and Oceania" at APRICOT 2016 and download his slides.

Mar 3, 2016

The 2016 Submarine Cable Map is here!

TeleGeography’s Submarine Cable Map has been updated for 2016. The latest edition, sponsored by PCCW Global, depicts 321 cable systems that are currently active, under construction, or expected to be fully-funded by the end of 2016. Our new design features several inset maps and infographics that are as data-rich as they are beautiful. Take a moment to explore the new map in greater detail now. 

Feb 25, 2016

What Does the Internet Look Like?

Loosely based on TeleGeography's Submarine Cable Map, a Netherlands artist, Jeroen van Loon, created an art installation that depicts Internet data as ephemeral and temporary. 

Feb 19, 2016

Bandwidth and IP Pricing Trends in 15 Minutes

Brianna Boudreau, TeleGeography's Senior Pricing Analyst, presented a comprehensive overview of bandwidth and IP pricing trends at PTC (Pacific Telecommunications Council) in Honolulu, Hawaii, this past January. Spend fifteen minutes and get up to speed on current pricing trends drawn from TeleGeography's one-of-a-kind pricing databases. 

Feb 17, 2016

Lights, Camera, Action!

On February 11th, SUPERGRAVITY Pictures dropped by our Washington, D.C. office to interview our Senior Analyst Erik Kreifeldt for an upcoming movie about the the state of Internet Service Providers in America today.

Feb 11, 2016

Colocation: A Market in Flux

With the announcement that Tata Communications will divest from the data center business, Tata becomes the latest carrier to indicate an exit from the colocation market.

Understanding the changing colocation landscape is more important than ever. If these trends are taking you by surprise, let TeleGeography's VP of Strategy Stephan Beckert help to make sense of this news.