Undersea cables stories
Submarine communications cables provide essential links between countries and continents, carrying
telecommunications signals across oceans and seas. Undersea cables are of particular significance in
New Zealand, providing the primary internet links to the world via Australia and the United States. While
protected by multiple layers keeping the salt and pressure of the ocean out, the core of every undersea
cable is an optic fibre no thicker than a human hair.
Vertiv to power AI-ready Digital Realty data centre
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Vertiv will supply advanced cooling and power infrastructure for Digital Realty's AI-ready ROM1 data centre in Rome, supporting high-performance computing from 2027.
EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs
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EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.
Vocus completes AUD $5.25 billion deal for TPG fibre network assets
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Vocus has completed a AUD $5.25 billion acquisition of TPG's fibre assets, expanding its network to over 50,000 km and boosting services across Australia.
Super Sistem enhances Indonesia's digital infrastructure with Infinera
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Indonesian network operator Super Sistem Group partners with Infinera to launch a high-capacity subsea cable, enhancing digital connectivity between Batam and Singapore.
Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.
Paratus utilises Infinera solutions for fastest Africa-Europe route
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Paratus Group leverages Infinera's technology to establish Africa's lowest-latency route between Johannesburg and Lisbon, offering unbeatable capacity and redundancy to network operators.
Aire Networks boosts single-fibre infrastructure with Infinera's ICE-X solution
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Aire Networks plans to boost its single-fibre network infrastructure across Spain and Portugal through Infinera's ICE-X solution. The upgrade aims to meet surging customer bandwidth needs.
Infinera partners with Orange to boost France's network capabilities
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Infinera and Orange announce partnership to intensify Orange's network capabilities across France, leaning on Infinera's GX Series and optical solutions.
NBN Co partners with Infinera to enhance Australia's broadband capacity
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Australia's national broadband provider, NBN Co, aims to boost its network capacity and high-speed delivery by integrating Infinera's GX Series platform and ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables.
Infinera's updated GX platform promises major network enhancements
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Infinera announces commercial availability of a superior, next-gen multi-haul optical line system on its GX Series, boasting top-tier adaptability and efficiency for large-scale operators.
Orange & Infinera partnership boosts transatlantic connectivity
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Orange's new adoption of Infinera's GX Series-based ICE6 coherent solution bolsters transatlantic connectivity with ultra-low latency, paving the way for robust 400 GbE services across critical routes.
Open XR Optics Forum showcases advanced network management skills
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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The Open XR Optics Forum demonstrated advanced network management capabilities, showcasing the versatility of intelligent coherent transceivers across a variety of hosts and routers.
BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.
Infinera partners with Xarxa Oberta to boost Catalonia's broadband
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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In a strategic partnership, California tech firm Infinera teams up with Catalan network provider Xarxa Oberta to optimise broadband services for Catalonia’s government networks.
Titan ICT and Infinera form strategic partnership in Australia
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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Titan ICT has joined forces with Infinera, a global leader in optical connectivity solutions, to deliver scalable and affordable optical network solutions to its Australian clientele in the Natural Resources Industry.
Equinix is Southern Cross NEXT Subsea cable's gateway
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Equinix expands its partnership with Southern Cross Cables as a vital U.S. interconnectivity point for the SX NEXT submarine cable system.
Submarine optical fibre cables market to be US$67.8 billion by 2033: FMI
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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The global submarine optical fibre cable market's revenue is projected to increase from its current value of US$20.6 billion in 2023.
Colt fibre network seamlessly connects London and Paris now
Sat, 10th Jun 2023
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The new fibre-optic cable deployed along the Tunnel provides access to the most fibre-connected data centres between the UK and mainland Europe.
Ryan Perera joins Infinera as SVP of APAC Sales
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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Infinera hires telecom industry veteran Ryan Perera as Senior VP of APAC Sales to drive faster-than-market growth across the region.
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BW Digital appoints new CEO for next stage of growth
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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BW Digital, owner of Hawaiki and Hawaiki Nui submarine cables, has appointed Ludovic Hutier as CEO to lead the company's growth in the Asia Pacific region.