LeapXpert, a provider of responsible business communication, has partnered with AVANT to make its The LeapXpert Communications Platform available to regulated and high-trust enterprises through the global network of 4,000+ technology advisors, MSPs, VARs and consultants. As enterprises increasingly adopt messaging for critical communication, the need for digital communications governance and archiving (DCGA) has surged, said executive at LeapXpert, regardless of compliance mandates. LeapXpert delivers a scalable, policyaligned solution for businesses seeking control transparency, and operational accountability in their messaging environments. According to LeapXpert, the explosion of mobile-first communication, particularly through platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal and SMS, has introduced major compliance, governance and records-management challenges for enterprise buyers. CIOs, CISOs, and legal teams are under pressure to modernize communication while ensuring data capture, audit readiness and secure oversight. The number of enterprises adopting a proactive employee digital communications governance approach to improve corporate policy outcomes and advance business insights is expected to triple in the coming years. Leading this acceleration, LeapXpert’s platform empowers organizations to utilize popular messaging platforms for business communication while ensuring that these channels are fully governed and compliant, said the company. AVANT Adds Governed Communications Provider Internet exchange operator DE-CIX, reported that across its global plat- forms, which includes more than 4,000 customers connected, 79 exabytes (EB) of data were exchanged in 2025, marking a 16 percent increase over 2024 (68 EB) and more than doubling (+147 percent) the traffic recorded in 2020 (38 EB). To put this growth into perspective, 79 EB is equivalent to the amount of data that it would take to stream a Super Bowl game in full HD for 2.2 million years. At DE-CIX North America, specifically, data traffic across the platform grew by 46 percent, reaching 11 exabytes, up from 7.5 EB in 2024. New York experienced 16 percent growth, rising to 5 EB over the year; Dallas grew by 35 percent to 3.5 EB; and the younger IX in Chicago saw 400 percent growth, reaching more than 650 petabytes (PB). Europe’s largest internet exchange, DE-CIX Frankfurt, meanwhile, saw traffic rise to 48 EB, up 6 percent from 2024. The single busiest day occurred on December 9, 2025, coinciding with a busy UEFA Champions League matchday, when global data throughput reached 26.99 terabits per second (Tbit/s) at 20:11 CET (19:11 UTC). If one were to print the amount of data exchanged during just one second of this peak, it would equate to a stack of paper roughly 21 times higher than Mount Everest. The surge demonstrates the growing influence of live sporting events on global Internet usage, said the company. “The growth in global data traffic is being driven by streaming, AI workloads, billions of connected devices, and the rise of remote and hybrid work around the world,” said Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX. “Add the spikes from major live events, gaming and software releases, and significant global happenings, it’s clear that resilient, high-capacity digital infrastructure has never been more critical for our connected world.” The Alliance of Channel Women (ACW) has announced its 2026 board of directors. The 11-member board includes four new members who will serve two-year terms, which began in January. Mel Kolinski, senior director of sales and partnerships for Ostra Cybersecurity, was named president. Kolinski joined the board this year and served as chair of ACW’s Local Chapters Committee. She previously served as co-chair of the ACW Events Committee and co-moderator for the ACW local chapter in Minnesota. Staci Corbett, director of channel marketing at Fusion Connect, was selected vice president. Corbett joined the board in 2024 and has served as chair of ACW’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee. Sommer Figone, director of field enablement at RapidScale, will continue in her role as secretary. She joined the board in 2024 and also served as chair of the ACW Events Committee. ACW will name a treasurer at a later date, officials said. Newly elected board members include Laura Gibbs, channel sales and marketing expert; Shannon Orr, senior director of national strategic partners at AVANT; Meg Thompson, strategic architecture manager at CCI Systems; and Jen Waltz, chief information security officer at IMAJENATIVE. Returning board members are Madison Beedy, director of channel sales at EarthLink; Tracy Hali, an executive leader in people, partner and customer success; Holly B. Hunt, senior director of channel program management for CyberMaxx; and Jackie Steinberg, channel chief at DartPoints. “This board represents the strength, diversity and momentum of the ACW community,” said Kolinski. “Each of these leaders brings a deep commitment to advancing women in the channel, and I’m excited to work together as we build on ACW’s legacy and continue expanding our impact.” DE-CIX Continues to See Global Data Traffic Records Alliance of Channel Women Names 2026-27 Board of Directors ICYMI 57 WINTER 2026 | CHANNELVISION
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