Below you'll find a list of all posts from August, 2017
Abstract: The current trends in unrepeatered system design that have led to the achievement of 100 Gb/s transmission over a 100-dB fiber span are reviewed. Future steps in improving the technology are discussed. Download the full whitepaper here ———-++++++++++++++++++++———- Visit Xtera at Booth #23 at Submarine Networks World 2017 (25-27 September, Singapore) and join us for Day One’s evening networking cocktail, hosted by Xtera. Do …
Keeping submarine cables free from any defects have become increasingly critical, with our networks reaching the stage of being “too big to fail”. The function of testing has never been more crucial than now, especially with the advent of new system architectures that require rigorous testing to ensure seamless integration. We spoke to Jim Neuens from Viavi Solutions who shared …
Early 2017 saw the launch of a new cable system project that looks set to disrupt the current Caribbean market and feed the region’s growing demands for bandwidth. Known as Deep Blue Cable, the project is the first pan-regional cable system to be developed in the last ten years, and with bandwidth pricing in the Caribbean remaining one of the …
When looking for a great example of successful and innovative project financing, Seaborn Networks often comes out top of mind, having made history as the first export credit agency-backed project financing of a subsea cable project – Seabras-1. Considering the massive role financing plays in determining the success or failure of a cable project, Seaborn Networks’ story has certainly opened up the …
Joining our interview line-up is another familiar face to many in the subsea communications space – Elaine Stafford from DRG Undersea Consulting. Having been involved in the planning, development, design, engineering, and implementation of undersea fiber-optic cable system projects worldwide since the early 1980s, it’s safe to say that Elaine has seen the industry go through its fair share of …
With more than 25 years of experience, industry veteran Nigel Bayliff is a familiar figure to many in the subsea communications community, having previously held senior positions in both cable operator/owner and supplier organisations and also as a consultant where he worked with several global telecoms businesses. More recently, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Aqua Comms and is now …
With a 15-year history, SubCableNews has become one of the key go-to news publications for anyone associated with building undersea cables. We chat with its founder Eckhard Bruckschen, as he shares his thoughts on the market and how he sees the subsea communications market developing in the years ahead. Tell us more about yourself (and your organisation) I’m a Master Mariner …
Financing remains one of the key challenges when it comes to building new submarine cables, with the project’s fate tied very closely to the success of financing efforts. While there are multiples options cable project owners can look at to get their projects financed, recent years have seen international development agencies (such as World Bank and Asian Development Bank) getting involved. …
Over the last three years Marseille has been the fastest growing interconnection hub in Europe. This has been driven by Marseille’s strategic role as the digital gateway between Europe and Africa, Middle East and Asia. There are 13 submarine cable systems from these regions landing directly in Marseille, and total potential capacity on these systems is now over 150 Tbps. The number of …
