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We take a look at the submarine communications networks market, and some of the optical components, transmission equipment, test and measurement tools and other products available.
In addition to improving connectivity in the countries in which it lands, the Equiano subsea cable is designed to have a positive economic impact in these countries.
The aim is that the cable system will help accelerate growth of South Africa’s digital economy.
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The Honotua international cable system now provides 300Gb/s capacity to meet rising traffic demands.
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This will provide customers with hyper-scale, low-latency connectivity between data-centres in Sydney and Los Angeles
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The dedicated open cable landing station (CLS) in Mazara del Vallo, on the Italian island of Sicily, will enhance the company’s current landing and backhaul capacity.
The consortium is co-led by Singapore-based operator Singtel, along with five regional carriers.
The international consortium behind the planned Arctic submarine cable, set up the company to help promote and push the project forward.
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This application note advises on how to maximise performance on any submarine cable
From left: En Busiai Bin Seman (COO of SAINS), Mr. Dominick Siddle (CMO of irix), Mr. Sng Wei Kai (executive director of irix), Mr. Jonathan Smith (CEO of irix), YB Datuk Julaihi Narawi (Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak), Mr. Abang Abdillah Izzarim Bin Datuk Patinggi Abg Hj. Ab Rahman Zohari (chairman of irix), Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din (chairman of MCMC)
irix (formerly known as PP Telecommunication) launched the Batam-Sarawak Internet Cable System (BaSICS) alongside Tier IV data centre, the irix DC
Virgin Media O2 has been laying the groundwork for full network automation in the future (credit: Virgin Media O2)
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A look at the market for optical transport equipment, including the vendors of some of the latest hardware products and solutions.
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