Lumen Technologies

Lumen finds and disrupts malicious botnet targeting critical networks in U.S. and Asia

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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DENVER, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major win for national security, Black Lotus Labs, the threat research and intelligence arm of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), discovered and stopped a malicious botnet used by Chinese nation state cyber actors supporting Volt Typhoon operations. The KV-botnet targeted critical infrastructure providers and municipal governments in Guam and other regions creating a serious threat to U.S. businesses and strategic interests.

Key Points: 
  • The KV-botnet targeted critical infrastructure providers and municipal governments in Guam and other regions creating a serious threat to U.S. businesses and strategic interests.
  • The team then null routed, or dropped, the malicious IP addresses, blocking access to the compromised devices and stopping further attacks on critical infrastructure.
  • See how Lumen Rapid Threat Defense uses global threat intelligence to block DDoS bots on the network.
  • Read how Lumen SASE Solutions provides simplified network access, security, and management on the Lumen Platform.

PhireLink to Provide High-Speed Fiber and Wireless Connectivity Across Rural America

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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PhireLink will narrow the digital divide by providing high-quality internet connectivity through fiber and wireless access.

Key Points: 
  • PhireLink will narrow the digital divide by providing high-quality internet connectivity through fiber and wireless access.
  • Glen Post, Chairman and CEO of PhireLink, stated: "The launch of PhireLink marks a new chapter in our quest to deliver superior, dependable communication services to rural America's underserved communities.
  • This joint venture underscores the significant potential to address the digital disparities in rural America by delivering reliable and swift internet service.
  • PhireLink is poised to invigorate communities through enhanced economic prospects, educational accessibility, and quality of life improvements, playing a crucial role in overcoming rural connectivity challenges.

Food Marketing Agency Ingredient Expands One-to-One Marketing Services with Two New Hires

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ingredient, a food marketing agency inspiring connections between brands and consumers, announced two new hires with certifications in Salesforce Marketing Cloud: James Sullivan, Senior Director of Campaign Management, and Joel Gulledge, Quality Assurance Manager. Ingredient works with clients large and small, including B2C campaigns for hometown favorites including Southern California-based Gelson's Markets to global brands like General Mills.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ingredient , a food marketing agency inspiring connections between brands and consumers, announced two new hires with certifications in Salesforce Marketing Cloud: James Sullivan , Senior Director of Campaign Management, and Joel Gulledge , Quality Assurance Manager.
  • "For the last 20 years, as long as email has prevailed, our team has been dedicated to developing a powerful set of one-to-one marketing and design skills," said Michele Souder, Vice President Agency Services at Ingredient.
  • "For the last 20 years, as long as email has prevailed, our team has been dedicated to developing a powerful set of one-to-one marketing and design skills," said Michele Souder, Vice President Agency Services at Ingredient.
  • Gulledge will help the agency standardize existing QA processes for major household name brands across digital deliverables, primarily email marketing testing.

Lumen shares its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: Unleashing the world's digital potential

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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DENVER, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which highlights the company's key social responsibility and environmental stewardship programs and initiatives. The full report is available here.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which highlights the company's key social responsibility and environmental stewardship programs and initiatives.
  • "Lumen's purpose is to unleash the world's digital potential – to our people, our customers, and the world," said Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson.
  • We began by making bold changes to our business, forging our position as a leader in technology and customer experience.
  • Looking to the future, we are mindful that digital trust, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship are inherent to our purpose."

Global Digital Infrastructure Sourcing Leader Inflect Expands Instant Pricing Tool to Include Lumen Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflect, Inc., the world's leading marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital infrastructure, today announced the availability of instant pricing for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) from Lumen Technologies in the Inflect portal. Lumen's integration into the Inflect portal means that customers turning to Inflect's global digital infrastructure marketplace to source DIA can receive immediate price quotes from Lumen. This expedites the quoting process by removing the need to submit a request for pricing that may take days or weeks to complete. Instant pricing for Lumen DIA through the Inflect portal is now accessible in more than 145,000 on-net locations.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflect, Inc. , the world's leading marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital infrastructure, today announced the availability of instant pricing for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) from Lumen Technologies in the Inflect portal.
  • Lumen's integration into the Inflect portal means that customers turning to Inflect's global digital infrastructure marketplace to source DIA can receive immediate price quotes from Lumen.
  • Instant pricing for Lumen DIA through the Inflect portal is now accessible in more than 145,000 on-net locations.
  • Just as other industries have been redefined by digital transformation, Inflect is leading a global transformation of digital infrastructure sourcing, procurement and management.

Texas Rangers' World Series triumph backed by Lumen DDoS protection

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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DENVER, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the Texas Rangers celebrated their World Series win, an unseen hero was playing a pivotal role in securing Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers tapped Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) for on-demand distributed denial of service (DDoS) to help ensure their critical infrastructure, stadium Wi-Fi and fan experience remained uninterrupted from cyberattacks.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the Texas Rangers celebrated their World Series win, an unseen hero was playing a pivotal role in securing Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
  • "Lumen DDoS Hyper was instrumental in providing rapid, effective protection against complex cyberattacks, providing a seamless experience for our team and fans."
  • "Lumen stepped up to the plate to help protect the Texas Rangers and their fans from the disruptive effects of DDoS attacks," said Martin Nystrom, Vice President of Product Security for Lumen.
  • "Lumen DDoS Hyper gave the Rangers a self-service way to quickly turn up mitigation services to combat complex and costly threats.

Lumen Technologies to Present at Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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DENVER, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Stansbury, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will present at the following investor conferences:

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Stansbury, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will present at the following investor conferences:
    BofA Securities 2023 Leveraged Finance Conference on November 28.
  • The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:10 p.m.
  • Raymond James 2023 TMT and Consumer Conference on December 4.
  • The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m.

Lumen Technologies Extends its NOL Rights Plan

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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DENVER, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved the amendment and restatement of its Section 382 Rights Agreement (the "NOL Rights Plan") to, among other things, extend its expiration date from Dec. 1, 2023 to Dec. 1, 2026.

Key Points: 
  • Lumen extends its NOL Rights Plan to Dec. 1, 2026 to protect valuable federal net operating loss carryforwards
    DENVER, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved the amendment and restatement of its Section 382 Rights Agreement (the "NOL Rights Plan") to, among other things, extend its expiration date from Dec. 1, 2023 to Dec. 1, 2026.
  • The NOL Rights Plan, as amended, was approved by the company's shareholders at its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders by approximately 90% of the votes cast.
  • If shareholder ratification is not obtained by Dec. 1, 2024, the NOL Rights Plan will terminate on such date, if not earlier terminated as provided therein.
  • The amended and restated NOL Rights Plan also reflects various updates to reflect changes since the plan's adoption.

Managed Security Services Market to grow by USD 27.74 billion growth between 2022 - 2027 | APAC will contribute 32% to the growth of the global market - Technavio

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Cloud, SME, ISO, IBM, Managed security service, SAS, Kudelski Group, School, Lumen Technologies, HPC, F5, Inc., Growth, ISO 9001:2015, Failure, Certification, Accenture, Speciality chemicals, Geography

The potential growth difference for the managed security services market between 2023 and 2027 is USD 27.74 billion.

Key Points: 
  • The potential growth difference for the managed security services market between 2023 and 2027 is USD 27.74 billion.
  • APAC will contribute 32% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
  • The US and Canada are the key markets for managed security services in North America.
  • Market Challenge - Chances of failure during managed security services implementation challenge the growth of the managed security services market.

Peru Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2023-2028: Coverage of 9 Existing Facilities, 3 Upcoming facilities and 4 Cities

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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DUBLIN, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Peru Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Peru Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Peru data center market is expected to reach a value of $200.5 million by 2028 from $105.5 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 11.30%
    This report conducts an in-depth analysis of the Peru data center market share, providing a comprehensive examination of both existing and upcoming facilities, along with investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards.
  • The Peru data center market currently encompasses nine operational colocation facilities, with a notable emphasis on adhering to Tier III standards.
  • Some key colocation investors in the Peru data center market in 2022 are Equinix, Gtd Peru, Claro, Nabiax, and Cirion Technologies.