European operators demand EU, NATO and UK act to secure subsea cables https://www.byteseu.com/914877/ #eu #Europe #NATO #Sabotage #Security #SubseaCables #TheUk

"New Platform that Can ‘Identify Suspicious Activities’ Launches to Safeguard On and Offshore Cables

It combines data... such as vessel location, acoustic sensing around the cable, depth of burial of the cable under the seabed, and conductor temperature."

#security #subseacables

https://www.offshorewind.biz/2025/03/20/new-platform-that-can-identify-suspicious-activities-launches-to-safeguard-on-and-offshore-cables/

Subsea internet cables are getting smarter! They can now "listen" for sabotage using irregular light pulses. AP Sensing's tech detects disturbances from divers, ships, and more. Protecting our digital lifelines just got a high-tech upgrade! #CyberSecurity #SubseaCables #TechInnovation #newz

Read more: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/subsea-internet-cables-can-now-listen-for-sabotage-using-irregular-pulses-of-light

VIETNAM | SINGAPORE
Strategic Partnership Expanded

Vietnam & Singapore agree on subsea cable cooperation, finance & energy ties.
Vietnam plans 10 new submarine cables by 2030.
Singapore pledged support for Vietnam’s financial hub ambitions.

Project Waterworth: The Future of Global Connectivity Through Subsea Infrastructure

Meta's ambitious Project Waterworth aims to revolutionize global digital infrastructure with the world's longest subsea cable, enhancing connectivity across five continents. This multi-billion dollar ...

https://news.lavx.hu/article/project-waterworth-the-future-of-global-connectivity-through-subsea-infrastructure

Private internet highways resulting from consolidation of subsea cables by USA hyperscalers. Good Read. https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/25/aspi_hyperscaler_cables/ #theregister #Google #Meta #Microsoft #Amazon #subseacables #internet #digitalnetworks #cloud

How is GÉANT navigating the complex and rapidly evolving #GlobalConnectivity landscape?

To find out more, we spoke with Veronika Di Luna (GÉANT), coordinator of GN5-IC1, the EC-funded project planning and implementing a new #IntercontinentalConnectivity investment programme to further support the European #Research & #Education community: https://connect.geant.org/2024/07/01/gn5-ic1-project-sets-the-compass-to-chart-geants-intercontinental-connectivity-interview-with-veronika-di-luna-geant

#CONNECT46 https://connect.geant.org/connect46

After all, Internet is based on cables. And sub sea cables are vulnerable. Their vulnerability does not merit their importance.

Internet is more robust the more connections that exists, and a non-resilient Internet is easier to control (with censorship, blackouts, surveillance).

#infrastructure #internet #subseacables

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/three-vietnams-five-undersea-internet-cables-are-down-2024-06-17/

Google announces a $1B investment in digital bridges between the U.S. and Japan: introducing Proa and Taihei subsea cables to enhance connectivity, including with Pacific islands. A tech leap amid the Japanese PM's visit to strengthen bilateral ties. #Google #DigitalConnectivity #USJapan #SubseaCables #TechInvestment

The break in the cables has led to widespread disruption of #internet and #telecommunications-linked businesses, including #banks, #MobilePhone operations, #MoneyTransfer agencies and #StockExchange markets. #Africa

#Ghana says repairs on #SubseaCables could take five weeks
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ghana-says-repairs-on-subsea-cables-could-take-five-weeks/ar-BB1k19Sq?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01

Back toot: https://noc.social/@Norobiik/112095509375324222

NORDUnet at #PTC24 in Honolulu!

Outline:
Talks with partners
Updates on #subseacables, 400Gb plans, and Pacific Island connectivity.
Insights into #PolarConnect and @EU_HaDEA -funded projects.
#JTF #SMART Cables meeting for climate monitoring.
Read more:
https://nordu.net/nordunet-at-ptc24

China has a new cable-laying ship almost as big as an aircraft carrier for networking, offshore wind turbines, etc. 10,000-ton payload, good for 75km of AC power line, 150km of DC power line, or 2000km of fiber-optic cable. It can install cables 4.5m deep under the seafloor.
#InternetInfrastructure #China #SubseaCables #WindTurbines

HMS Challenger Collections [The Start of The Science Of Oceanography]
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https://www.hmschallenger.net/ <-- project / voyage web page
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“Discover the voyage and specimens that started the science of oceanography…”
#GIS #spatial #mapping #history #science #dredging #oceanography #bathymetry #hydrospatial #opendata #samples #cables #subseacables #communication #exploration #BritishNavy #HMSChallenger #HMS #Challenger #expedition #geology #topography #biology #chemistry #deepsea #marinescience #marinebiology #marinesurvey #ocean #seabed #data #global

Inligo Networks to attend Submarine Networks EMEA 2023 in London https://www.inligonetworks.com/inligo-networks-to-attend-submarine-networks-emea-2023-in-london/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=inligo-networks-to-attend-submarine-networks-emea-2023-in-london #Inligonetworks #subseacables #telecommunications