The Centre has asked telecom companies and subsea cable operators to conduct a risk analysis of India’s exposure to potential damage to critical undersea data pipelines that crisscross the oceans and to develop fallback options as conflict escalates in West Asia, according to an Economic Times report dated March 27, … Read More
India’s data centre industry has witnessed steady growth over the past five years, with total capacity increasing from 375 MW in 2020 to over 1,500 MW in 2025, reflecting the country’s accelerating digital transformation and rising demand for data storage, according to a statement by the Ministry of Electronics and … Read More
Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture company AdaniConneX, and Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel have entered into a strategic partnership with Google to establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in a move aimed at accelerating AI adoption and strengthening the nation’s digital infrastructure. “This landmark … Read More
Telecom Egypt has announced a strategic partnership with Reliance Jio-backed KareXpert to launch a digital healthcare platform in Egypt. The collaboration integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into a unified system designed to enhance hospital efficiency and patient care. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was recently signed during the Africa Health ExCon … Read More
The Gujarat government is in advanced discussions with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and three other private entities to establish one or more cable landing stations (CLSs) along its coastline. These critical infrastructure facilities will serve as gateways for international submarine cables, enabling high-speed data transmission between countries and India’s terrestrial … Read More
A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. The project aims to establish a subsea digital corridor linking Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with terrestrial routes running … Read More
Tata Communications has announced the integration of a new submarine cable system, named TGN-IA2, built by the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) consortium, into its global network infrastructure. “TGN-IA2 will enable customers — including enterprises, hyperscalers, and service providers — to leverage availability of diverse and resilient connectivity solutions from a … Read More
Digital network infrastructure solutions provider Lightstorm has announced the completion of the integration of assets acquired from RTI Cables to strengthen data center connectivity in Asia, Australia and the US. According to the company, the integration marks a milestone in Lightstorm’s vision to build a digital fabric enhancing its global … Read More
Meta is advancing its Project Waterworth, a 50,000-km undersea cable initiative set to become the world’s longest. The project aims to enhance internet speeds and reliability across India, the US, Brazil, South Africa, and other key regions, supporting data demand for apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Now, Meta is … Read More
Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in India, connecting India to Africa, and Europe via the Middle East. Airtel serves as the landing partner in collaboration with center3 and Meta, key investors in the project. Airtel recently landed the SEA-ME-WE-6 cable in Chennai … Read More
The E2A consortium—comprising Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), SK Broadband (SKB), SoftBank, and Verizon Business (Verizon)—has announced that it will initiate the construction of a new submarine cable system, “E2A” (East Asia to North America), which will connect Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States. The agreement was signed on March … Read More
The Odisha government plans to establish a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri, positioning the state as a key player in the global digital economy. The initiative, led by the Electronics and IT Department, is expected to enhance digital infrastructure, attract technology investments, and generate employment opportunities. Also Read: Bharti … Read More
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