French State Acquires Alcatel Submarine Networks from Nokia

HitecVision Acquires 50% Stake in Altibox Carrier from Lyse

July 8, 2025

Telecommunications

HitecVision has acquired a 50% ownership stake in Altibox Carrier, a subsidiary carved out from Lyse, to create an independent Nordic platform for high-capacity fiber infrastructure serving data centers and cloud providers. The joint venture will remain headquartered in Stavanger and will focus on developing existing subsea and terrestrial routes, building new strategic routes, and pursuing acquisitions of smaller Nordic fiber operators to meet rising data-traffic demand.

NewNet to Acquire Nokia Siemens Networks' WiMAX Business

March 15, 2022

Telecommunications

NewNet Communication Technologies, a Skyview Capital portfolio company, announced plans to acquire the WiMAX business from Nokia Siemens Networks, including the full product portfolio, related employees and assets, and active customer and supplier contracts. Approximately 300 Nokia Siemens Networks employees (many in suburban Chicago, USA and Hangzhou, China) are expected to transfer; the deal was expected to close before December 31, 2011 and terms were not disclosed.

Nokia Acquires Infinera

June 27, 2024

Telecommunications

Nokia completed the acquisition of Infinera, closing the transaction on 28 February 2025. The deal values Infinera at an enterprise value of approximately US$2.3 billion (US$6.65 per share) and is intended to create a scaled optical-networks business to accelerate product roadmaps, expand webscale presence and capture EUR 200 million of net operating synergies by 2027.

Navio Networks Acquires Subrosa Digital

September 23, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Navio Networks, a CTV/FAST channel operator, has agreed to acquire Subrosa Digital, a full-service digital marketing and consulting agency, in a cash-and-stock deal expected to close by September 27. The acquisition adds AI-powered content creation, targeted marketing services, and direct ad sales capabilities to Navio's FAST channel offering to drive viewership and monetization for content owners.

Network Innovations Acquires Infosat Communications from Telesat

September 1, 2024

Telecommunications

Network Innovations has acquired Infosat Communications, a satellite services business formerly owned by Telesat Corporation, with the first closing of the sale occurring on September 1, 2024. The acquisition adds Infosat’s remote connectivity expertise (including maritime and enterprise services) to Network Innovations’ global technology integration capabilities and will be closed in phases pending regulatory approvals.

Exclusive Networks Acquires Networks Unlimited to Establish Sub‑Saharan Africa Presence

December 2, 2021

Cybersecurity

Exclusive Networks (Paris:EXN) has acquired Networks Unlimited, a South Africa‑based value‑added cybersecurity and infrastructure distributor, marking Exclusive’s first presence in sub‑Saharan Africa. The deal expands Exclusive Networks’ MEA footprint, providing vendor and reseller partners access across 38 African markets; Networks Unlimited’s management and B‑BBEE partner will remain involved post‑transaction.