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Redefining Connectivity: Telin’s Perspective from ITW Asia 2024
At ITW Asia 2024, Telin showcased its innovative Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) project, enhancing subsea connectivity and resilience while positioning Indonesia as a global hub. CEO Budi Satria Dharma Purba highlighted ICE’s role in regional growth, and CCO Kharisma emphasized AI’s transformative impact on infrastructure. Through innovation and collaboration, Telin is shaping a more inclusive digital future.
Why Relying on a Single Cable Route is No Longer Viable
Despite their critical role, subsea cables face significant risks. These cables and other undersea assets, such as oil pipelines and wind farms, are exposed to threats due to their vast and dispersed nature. More than 70% of cable disruptions are accidental, caused by fishing nets, anchors, harsh weather, and, occasionally, shark bites or sinking ships.
Addressing the Challenges of Digital Growth Between Europe and Asia
The Asia-Europe route plays a crucial role in supporting industries globally. The demand for data transfer across these regions has risen steadily, with routes like Europe-East Asia seeing bandwidth use surge to 117 Tbps in 2024, and estimated achieve 34% annual growth rate, fueled by cloud services, digital transactions, and content streaming, as well as the expanding digital economy across both continents.
The Hidden Risks of Subsea Cable Disruptions for Global Businesses
The majority of digital communication occurs via the fiber optic networks that span the Pacific Ocean, connecting the American West Coast to Japan, Singapore, or Hong Kong. However, this region is susceptible to frequent seismic disruptions and shipping traffic. In 2022 alone, at least four disruptions happened to cables along these routes.