TCS and NOW Telecom to develop sovereign data cloud
15 August 2025
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications provider NOW Telecom to co-design, develop, and deploy a scalable and secure digital infrastructure, including a sovereign data cloud tailored for both public and private sector use.
The collaboration was unveiled on Monday, emphasising the aim to strengthen data sovereignty, operational interoperability, cyber resilience, and reduce reliance on foreign technology during crises.
Find out more Converge ICT secures connection to Trans-Pacific Bifrost Cable System in Davao
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07 August 2025
Converge ICT Solutions has successfully connected the Philippine segment of the Bifrost Cable System at its landing station in Davao.
This milestone positions the Philippines as a more significant player in the global digital infrastructure, with the new cable supporting multi-terabit bandwidth for hyperscalers, data centres, enterprise clients, and a range of digital services.
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Kyrgyzstan announces one-year state monopoly on international internet traffic
05 August 2025
Kyrgyzstan has declared a temporary, yet potentially extendable, nationalisation of all access to international internet traffic, effective from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2026.
A presidential decree issued earlier this week states that the government is establishing a “100% state monopoly” on the supply and provision of international internet services within the country. The decree describes this move as necessary for “creating conditions for further improvement of digital transformation,” though it offers limited details or explanations regarding the rationale or future plans.
Find out more Nokia supports Surge’s expansion with new Jakarta-Singapore subsea fibre network
31 July 2025
Solusi Sinergi Digital (Surge) has deployed its advanced subsea optical solution in a new fibre link connecting Jakarta and Singapore.
The project leverages Nokia’s 1830 PSS platform, initially supporting a capacity of 20.8 terabits, enabling Surge to offer high-speed connectivity services of up to 800 gigabits per second (GE) to Tier-1 and Tier-2 enterprise clients.
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