Lumen Technologies

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Lumen Technologies, formerly known as CenturyLink, is a publicly owned telecommunications company founded in 1930 and headquartered in the United States. Employing approximately 52,200 people, the company generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2024. Lumen provides a range of communication and network services to both business and consumer clients. These services encompass various offerings, including local and long-distance voice, broadband internet access, MPLS, private lines, Ethernet, hosting (cloud and managed), data integration, video services, and VoIP, alongside security, cloud solutions, and managed services.

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1930

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52,197

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Telecoms services

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Lumen Technologies announced a $100 million+ investment in AI-ready networks to assist global enterprises in overcoming infrastructure limitations and fostering innovation. Researchers at Lumen Technologies Black Lotus Labs reported on the SyxtemBC botnet, active since early 2019, which uses hijacked Virtual Private Servers to create a large malware proxy network, operating over 80 command-and-control servers and maintaining an average of 1,500 active bots daily. Lumen Technologies also announced a livestream of its Industry Analyst Forum, providing analysts, investors, and stakeholders access to the company's strategic transformation, financial performance, and growth plans.

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Lumen Technologies offers 4 products in the media and telecoms services, media tech and connectivity and cloud industries. Lumen Technologies's product portfolio comprises of telecoms services, connectivity and distribution services and enterprise connectivity services.

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Lumen Technologies's revenues were $13.1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Lumen Technologies's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is consumer broadband, which represents 99% of Lumen Technologies's revenue.

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Dec

3rd

2025

19:00

B2B Tag

Cloud 2.0 In Action: Lumen Unveils The Future Of Next-Gen Cloud Connectivity With AWS

Lumen and AWS co-develop a last mile interconnect service that accelerates secure, scalable cloud access. Enterprises are scaling AI/ML workloads and next-gen applications at record speed, and cloud connectivity plays a critical role in that acceleration.

Lumen

Dec

2nd

2025

23:28

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Lumen Technologies expands APAC cybersecurity capabilities with Palo Alto Networks

Lumen Technologies expands APAC cybersecurity capabilities with Palo Alto Networks “Partnering with Palo Alto Networks allows Lumen to deliver a unified, intelligence-driven platform that not only strengthens security operations but also aligns with our customers’ business goals,” says Ignatius Wong, Senior Director, Managed & Professional Services, APAC at Lumen Technologies.

Crnasia

Dec

2nd

2025

14:15

B2B Tag

Lumen Renews Signature Teachers & Technology Grant Program with $1 Million for Classroom Innovation

Lumen Renews Signature Teachers & Technology Grant Program with $1 Million for Classroom Innovation Coinciding with Giving Tuesday, application period is open through Jan. 15, 2026 for teachers in 10 states Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the latest round of its long-standing Teachers and Technology grant program, committing $1 million in new funding to help K-12 educators bring innovative technology into their classrooms.

Morningstar

Dec

2nd

2025

11:45

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Lumen Renews Signature Teachers & Technology Grant Program with $1 Million for Classroom Innovation

Coinciding with Giving Tuesday, application period is open through Jan. 15, 2026 for teachers in 10 states DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the latest round of its long-standing Teachers and Technology grant program, committing $1 million in new funding to help K-12 educators bring innovative technology into their classrooms.

01net Italy

Dec

2nd

2025

09:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Lumen extends Black Lotus Labs threat intelligence to AWS Network Firewall

Now available on AWS Marketplace, Lumen Defender Managed Rules for AWS Network Firewall brings high network visibility to protect cloud workloads from emerging threats Denver, Colorado – In an era when cyberattacks move faster than traditional defenses, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is taking proactive cloud protection upstream.

TelecomTV

Dec

2nd

2025

01:10

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Lumen Brings Proactive Threat Intelligence to AWS Network Firewall

In an era when cyberattacks move faster than traditional defenses, Lumen Technologies is taking proactive cloud protection upstream. As the trusted network for AI, the company announced Lumen Defender Managed Rules for AWS Network Firewall, now available in AWS Marketplace—making the same threat intelligence that safeguards Lumen’s network directly accessible to AWS customers.

The Fast Mode

Dec

1st

2025

11:35

B2B Tag

Lumen Extends Black Lotus Labs Threat Intelligence to AWS Network Firewall, Delivering Proactive Protection

Now available on AWS Marketplace, Lumen Defender Managed Rules for AWS Network Firewall brings high network visibility to protect cloud workloads from emerging threats DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an era when cyberattacks move faster than traditional defenses, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is taking proactive cloud protection upstream.

01net Italy

Dec

1st

2025

10:47

Business Expansion, Emerging Tech, ESG, B2B Tag

The Fast Mode Awards 2025 Unveils Leading Telcos Pioneering AI, 5G, and Sustainable Connectivity

December 1, 2025 – The Fast Mode, a leading independent media, research and analysis platform focused on telecoms and technology, today announced the winners of its inaugural awards program – The Fast Mode Awards 2025. This landmark initiative recognizes outstanding achievements across the telecom industry, highlighting the transformative efforts of leading players driving connectivity and digital innovation forward.

The Fast Mode

Nov

28th

2025

18:30

B2B Tag

Data Center Interconnect Industry United States, Europe to Boost

A new research document titled, Global Data Center Interconnect market study is released by HTF MI. The study is an exploratory attempt to understand the industry with strategic steps to the targets of the business environment and the ones that are tried to have an essential impression on the progress of the Data Center Interconnect market.

Htfmarketintelligence

Nov

28th

2025

11:37

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

AITech365’s Weekly Roundup: Discover News From SAP!

Here is AITech365’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news. In Automation in AI news this week… Lumen Technologies and Meter have introduced a next-generation, end-to-end networking experience that unifies Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) capabilities for today’s AI-accelerated enterprise environment.

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Nov

27th

2025

18:01

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Lumen Technologies enhances Microsoft security at Ignite 2025

Lumen Technologies underscored the significance of innovation at Microsoft Ignite 2025. Their Co-innovation session with Microsoft highlighted how Lumen Defender enhances Microsoft's native security stack, suggesting a collaborative approach to redefine security. Lumen’s focus on co-innovation at Microsoft Ignite 2025 reflects a broader strategic shift seen throughout its recent initiatives.

Traders Union

Nov

26th

2025

13:17

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

California Spent $450 Million on a New 911 System, Now Plans to Scrap It

An Antiquated 911 System A ‘Very Aggressive Timeline’ ‘We Just Don’t Have Faith in the Process’ Transition Plans Leaves Questions Unanswered In 2018, as California was laying the groundwork to build a new 911 system

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Lumen Technologies has commercial and technical partners like Corning, MTI Teleport and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Examples of Lumen Technologies's suppliers include Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Atos.

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