Fibre optic cables should be considered ‘critical infrastructure’ in Africa, Google says Reuters Article Source https://www.reuters.com/technology/fibre-optic-cables-should-be-considered-critical-infrastructure-africa-google-2024-11-14/
Google has announced plans to build the first fiber optic route connecting Africa with Australia, a project known as the “Umoja cable route.” This undersea cable will run from Kenya to Australia, passing through several African countries along the way. The goal is to enhance connectivity infrastructure in Africa and expand Google’s presence on the … Read more
Google announced on Thursday that it will be constructing a fiber optic cable known as Umoja, meaning “unity” in Swahili, to connect Africa and Australia. The cable will begin in Kenya and pass through several countries before crossing the Indian Ocean to reach the mainland. The goal of the project, according to Google, is to … Read more
Google is preparing to build a new submarine fiber optic cable named “Umoja,” which will connect Africa and Australia. This move comes as major cloud hyperscalers, including Google, AWS, and Microsoft’s Azure, compete for commercial dominance in the market. Google’s decision to build this cable is seen as a response to widespread connectivity issues in … Read more
The global market for fiber optic components is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, according to a report published by Allied Market Research. The market size was valued at $23.6 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $53.6 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% from 2022 … Read more