#submarinecables

[timesofinnovation]

The importance of submarine cables in today’s digital landscape cannot be overstated. These underwater cables are the backbone of global communications, facilitating the majority of international internet traffic. As technology continues to push boundaries, the vulnerability of these cables to various threats has become a pressing concern. In response, the United Nations has initiated new measures aimed at protecting these crucial infrastructure components, ensuring their resilience and swift recovery from disruptions. Recent incidents have highlighted the fragility of submarine cable systems, which can be disrupted by natural disasters, fishing activities, and even geopolitical tensions. The UN recognizes that for a fully connected world, firm measures must be put in place to safeguard these vital cables, which stretch across thousands of miles of ocean floor. To this end, the UN has proposed a series of initiatives to enhance the protection and repair mechanisms of submarine cables. Central to this is the establishment of a comprehensive framework designed to improve cooperation among nations. This includes sharing information about potential threats and coordinating responses to incidents that affect the cable networks. One key part of the initiative is the creation of a global monitoring system. This system will track the status and health of submarine cables in real-time, allowing for quicker responses in the event of damage. By utilizing advanced technology, such as drones and AI, the UN aims to make the identification and recovery of compromised cables more efficient. For example, the UN's International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched pilots that apply satellite technology to monitor the locations of submarine cables. This is crucial because any disruption could significantly impact global communication and commerce. By detecting issues promptly, teams can initiate repairs sooner, minimizing downtime that can cost businesses millions of dollars. Furthermore, the UN is actively engaging with the private sector to encourage investment in submarine cable protection technologies. Partnerships with cable companies, telecommunications providers, and technology firms can foster innovation in surveillance, maintenance, and repair methods. Such collaborations could lead to the development of advanced materials that increase cable strength and resilience against potential hazards. In addition to technological advancements, the UN also emphasizes the importance of international regulations that govern submarine cables. A set of best practices and standards intended to guide nations in the protection of these networks has been proposed. Ensuring compliance with these regulations can help mitigate risks collectively, fostering a global sense of responsibility towards the protection of shared resources. Concrete examples of the ramifications of submarine cable disruptions underscore the urgency of these initiatives. Notably, when a major undersea cable was damaged off the coast of Egypt in 2020, internet traffic experienced significant delays across multiple regions, highlighting how interconnected our digital world is. In the wake of such incidents, the economic impact can ripple through sectors including finance, education, and healthcare, proving that proactive measures are not just beneficial but essential. Moreover, the UN aims to increase public awareness about the significance of submarine cables. By fostering a broader understanding of how these cables operate and their role in global connectivity, stakeholder engagement can be enhanced. This, in turn, could draw more attention to the critical need for funding and resources to support submarine cable infrastructure. The UN’s initiative is a significant step toward future-proofing our digital infrastructure against threats. It recognizes that with the increasing dependence on digital communication, a proactive approach is necessary to ensure that submarine cables can withstand disruptions and provide robust connectivity.

In conclusion, as the world becomes even more reliant on digital communication, safeguarding submarine cables must remain a priority on the global agenda. The UN’s initiatives not only aim to protect these critical infrastructures but also seek to pave the way for more resilient digital ecosystems. By investing in technology and international cooperation, a stronger foundation for global communication can be built, one that supports the growth and integration of societies around the world.

[sublimeobservationarcade]

Connectivity Is Crucial To Our Future Security

The recent nationwide Optus outage showed us that connectivity is crucial to our future security. Suddenly, everyone felt helpless and reacted with much anger and frustration toward the failing provider. This throws our dependence upon electrical and digitally connected devices into harsh relief. It is not a stretch of the imagination to plot likely scenarios during times of war in this new age of information. Cutting off the population from their institutions and from each other will be achieved via attacking communication infrastructure. This can be done far more easily than many people might think. Photo by Dylan Chan on Pexels.com

Cables Connecting Us To The World

“These cables, only about as thick as a garden hose, are high-tech marvels. The fastest, the newly completed transatlantic cable called Amitié and funded by Microsoft, Meta and others, can carry 400 terabits of data per second. That's 400,000 times faster than your home broadband if you're lucky enough to have high-end gigabit service.” - (https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/features/the-secret-life-of-the-500-cables-that-run-the-internet/) The great majority of data communication is piped through submarine cables and not via overhead satellites. These relatively thin high tech cables span some million kilometres around the world. They sit on ocean floors and carry the vast mass of information flow for the big tech giants Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon. These submarine cables connect us all with each other through our myriad devices. There is a geopolitical battle raging right now between the United States and China for control of this network of undersea digital cables. The US is winning this and wants to ensure that China remains a minor player. “The European Union's executive wants to help invest in "cable projects of European interest" that would reduce its reliance on too few undersea internet connections and make it less vulnerable to sabotage, a document seen by POLITICO showed.” - (https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-looks-to-boost-secure-submarine-internet-cables-in-2024/) Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com Cabling Connecting & Surveiling There is an understanding through the whistleblowing efforts of former NSA operative Edward Snowden that US spy agencies monitor data via these submarine cables of the big tech companies. The realisation that China is probably doing the same is one of the reasons why the push is on to freeze China out of the game. These lengthy cables require signal repeaters or boosters and it is suspected that these pieces of technology are where surveillance technology has been added to the cable network. Thus, we are seeing Chinese cabling deals quashed under pressure from the US in the South Pacific and around the globe. America wants to maintain its grip on the Internet internationally. The maintenance of these relatively fragile cables is a major component of the cabling network business. Companies tender for contracts to provide maintenance. Many of the companies that lay and maintain submarine cables have strong links to the security agencies. Maintenance provides opportunities to insert surveillance technology to that cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUlGRBmv_IM Five Eyes & Chinese Hacking The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has recently come out and publicly pointed the finger at China as the state sponsored home of hacking. This Western group of spy agencies tells us that China has been hacking secrets from US companies for decades and the clear message is that it cannot be trusted. “The Five Eyes countries' intelligence chiefs came together on Tuesday to accuse China of intellectual property theft and using artificial intelligence for hacking and spying against the nations, in a rare joint statement by the allies. The officials from the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - known as the Five Eyes intelligence sharing network - made the comments following meetings with private companies in the U.S. innovation hub Silicon Valley.” - (https://www.reuters.com/world/five-eyes-intelligence-chiefs-warn-chinas-theft-intellectual-property-2023-10-18/) Photo by Monstera Production on Pexels.com China’s position as a global economic superpower is accompanied by its political position as a totalitarian regime with Xi Jinping as dictator. This makes many in the West uncomfortable for a number of reasons. China’s massive increase to its military capabilities only adds to this. Therefore, the geopolitical push to keep China out of various security arrangements internationally can be understood on this basis. However, it is equally foolish to assume that the US keeps its security concerns completely separate from its trade interests. Western powers have mixed business with so-called national security concerns from the outset in global affairs. Economic and military power go hand in hand. This is about dominance on the world stage first and foremost. Competing powers always declare the other guy the bad guy in any dispute. President Trump Postlaunch Remarks (NHQ202005300037) by NASA HQ PHOTO is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0 Another Dictator on The Horizon When thinking about who are the bad guys, there is the shadow of one Donald J Trump looming over the USA in 2024 and beyond. A Trump presidency, especially a revenge presidency, poses the threat of untold dangers to world peace. A proven liar and fraud, Trump is a major risk to the safety of humanity. There are enough bad guys in prominent positions, like Putin, to go adding an immoral loon to the top job in the White House once again. The GOP has morphed into an extremist autocratic political party hell bent on Trump or destruction. The delineation between bad and good actors on the global stage is getting less clear by the day. Right wing media organisations like News Corp are directly complicit in the push for Trump. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com South Pacific Submarine Cabling Australia has been shoring up its South Pacific security relationships of late. These submarine cables make an appearance in the Soloman Islands situation with a Chinese deal sunk in 2017 and replaced by a US one the following year. The geopolitical dance, between the superpowers, has been island hopping here with visits by a cavalcade of foreign ministers. Anthony Albanese has been seen hula dancing and money is being spent on these tiny island nations by middling and super powers. Photo by Jonathan Cooper on Pexels.com Connectivity is crucial to our future security. AUKUS may not be the only submarine concern that we have, as an island nation ourselves. Thinking about how easy it will be to go around cutting cables and disabling communication networks - modern warfare will be a lot about connectivity. Our security is very much tied up with this sense of staying in communication with each other and our important institutions. Protecting these submarine cables will be vital to achieving this. Robert Sudha Hamilton is the author of Money Matters: Navigating Credit, Debt, and Financial Freedom.  ©MidasWord Read the full article

[nec-india]

NEC Corporation India has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the flagship optical submarine cable system, establishing a crucial connection between Kochi and the Lakshadweep Islands. The KLI Submarine Cable System has delivered a transformative shift in internet accessibility for a cluster of 11 Lakshadweep Islands. With this project, NEC India has brought high-speed internet to the Lakshadweep Islands, opening doors of opportunities for various sectors such as telemedicine, e-governance, tourism, education, digital banking and more.

[lucy20kart]

The cables that are laid for telecommunication and underwater communication are laid beneath the ocean's surface.

Read More@ https://tradove.com/blog/Modern-Submarine-Cables-Use-Optical-Fiber-Technology-to-Carry-Digital-Data-Which-Includes-Telephone-Internet-and-Private-Data-Traffic.html

#InformationandCommunicationTechnology #SubmarineCables #Cables #communication #Telephone #telegraph #icebergs

[its-feena]

#Repost @terraplanamcz @download.ins --- 11/09/2001 esta foi a data que particularmente comecei a despertar e fazer minhas próprias pesquisas sobre a Elite dominante. Nunca houve AVIÕES. Esta é a segunda maior fraude da história perdendo apenas para o "pouso do homem à lua". Inúmeros Engenheiros já constataram que é impossível aviões derrubarem um prédio com a altíssima qualidade na execução do projeto estrutural em aço. 95% da população mundial acredita que O WTC foi derrubado por aviões. Tudo que vemos foi pela TV. A tática utilizada para o engano foi CGI E HOLOGRAMAS. WTC foi implodido. Os explosivos foram estrategicamente muito bem posicionados. Um dos maiores sacrifícios ritualístico oculto em massa. #flatearth #spaceisfake #nasahoax #nasafake #earthisflat #earthisflatandstationary #elitelies #governmentlies #censorship #agenda21 #mindcontrol #openyoureyes #antarctica #openyourmind #fakespace #nasalies #submarinecables https://www.instagram.com/p/CFQTCH9Hjmr/?igshid=1vo8fg9tsbdkg

[1xtechnologies]

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[engineeringandarchitecture]

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[hawaiitech]

The addition of this fiber infrastructure, which is the newest inter-island system serving Hawaii, will increase @HawaiianTelcom's fiber footprint by more than 400 miles. #hawaiiantelcom #submarinecable #broadband https://www.instagram.com/p/CIP8TxoD6Cl/?igshid=1j2wy27hru5qx

[robertbercovitz]

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[erikoeu]

Berssma orang2 yang tangguh #submarinecable #sorong ke #pulaudoom (di Pelabuhan Laut Sorong)

[estherpizarro]

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[digitalrealty]

Attending #SubseaAmericas? Join SVP, Network Solutions, Mike DeVito at 3:30 PM to learn about the advantages direct #DataCenter connections present to #SubmarineCable systems. Connect with the team at events@digitalrealty.com to schedule a meeting. pic.twitter.com/L3SqSdeea9

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[zmscable-blog]

http://www.zmscable.com/submarinecable/1045.html

[abantech-blog]

Submarine cable: its 160 Tbps the largest capacity linking Sopela (Vizcaya) and Virginia.

Internet users do not have to worry more than to turn on our laptop, smartphone or tablet and open the browser to connect to any web in the world The Atlantic Ocean has in its background numerous submarine cables that ensure connections between both sides of the pool...

#Submarinecable #160Tbps #Abantech #Submarinecableits160Tbps #SubmarinecableAtlanticOcean

[1xtechnologies]

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[1xtechnologies]

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