Colt Technology Services Elevates Rajiv Datta to COO

Colt Technology Services has expanded the role of Rajiv Datta, who has now been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the group. Mr. Datta will face additional responsibilities after helping steer the release of the group’s new product.

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Mr. Datta previously worked as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Colt, successfully driving the company’s product chain, which emphasize high bandwidth strategy. In his newly expanded role, he will be reporting to Colt’s Chief Executive Officer Carl Grivner.

Mr. Grivner commented on the appointment: “Rajiv has been instrumental in driving Colt’s high bandwidth Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity is defined as a term used for connecting devices to each other. In most cases, this refers to computer networking and more specifically includes bridges, routers, switches, gateways, and service as well as local networks. Connectivity can refer to simple forms, such as connecting a home or office to the internet or even connecting a digital camera to a computer or printer. Connectivity in FinanceConnectivity has taken on new meaning with the growth of fintech and Big Data collectio Connectivity is defined as a term used for connecting devices to each other. In most cases, this refers to computer networking and more specifically includes bridges, routers, switches, gateways, and service as well as local networks. Connectivity can refer to simple forms, such as connecting a home or office to the internet or even connecting a digital camera to a computer or printer. Connectivity in FinanceConnectivity has taken on new meaning with the growth of fintech and Big Data collectio Read this Term focus and in delivering the capability to meet the growing demand for bandwidth across all business sectors.”

Next step

Since joining Colt in 2015, Mr. Datta has been based out of London – he was responsible for developing Colt’s next generation of products and services, including the evolution of its SDN-based network. His work in Colt’s high bandwidth strategy also paved the way for his new job.

The move represents a continuation of Colt's strategic transformation that emphasizes customer engagement and a broader bandwidth services strategy.

“Customer engagement is at the heart of our strategic transformation, and Rajiv’s expanded role as COO naturally places all of our operational, technological & product tools in the service of driving customer experience excellence. This is about becoming more agile as a company in serving our customers while we continue to invest significantly in our network and capability,” explained Mr. Grivner.

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Mr. Datta is no stranger to the technology space, having worked for over two decades across multiple venues. Prior to joining Colt Technology back in December 2015, he worked as the CTO at Reliance Jio. The majority of his career was at AboveNet, where he served in a multitude of technology-centric roles, dating back to 1998.