Dialog Axiata launches the IAX submarine cable system

15 May 2025

Sri Lankan service provider Dialog Axiata has announced the launch of the India Asia Xpress (IAX) submarine cable system, a key component of its broader international connectivity investments exceeding US$100 million. This initiative aims to bolster Sri Lanka’s global network and future-proof the country’s digital infrastructure.

The launch was achieved through collaboration with regional telecom partners and global hyperscalers, with India’s Reliance Jio leading the project.

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Ncell becomes Nepal’s first certified data centre and cloud service provider

01 May 2025

Ncell has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first and only company to date to receive official certification as a data centre and cloud service provider from the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) in Nepal.

This landmark certification comes in the wake of a directive issued by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) in January 2025, aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for managing data centres and cloud services within the country. As per the Data Centre and Cloud Services (Operation and Management) Directives 2025, all existing data centre and cloud service providers are required to obtain individual certifications from the DoIT before the deadline of June 2025.

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NBCC and RailTel sign MoU to collaborate on data centre development across India

15 April 2025

NBCC (India) Limited has established a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation to jointly develop data centre projects, extending from concept to commissioning, over the next five years both in India and internationally.

Under the MoU, NBCC will provide project management consultancy services specifically for the construction of data centre buildings and the associated civil and passive infrastructure. In turn, RailTel will offer its expertise in the planning, design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance of the IT-related infrastructure required for the data centres.

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NTT Data announces MIST subsea cable commission and DC expansion in India

10 April 2025

NTT Data has revealed that its highly anticipated Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit (MIST) subsea cable system is set to be commissioned by June this year. The announcement follows plans to double its data centre capacity in India in the coming years, highlighting the company’s strategic focus on expanding its infrastructure in key markets.

The MIST cable, spanning 8,100km, connects Malaysia, India, Singapore, and Thailand, featuring 12 fibre pairs and a design capacity exceeding 200Tbps. It is owned by Orient Link (OLL), a joint venture that comprises NTT, the Fund Corporation for the Overseas Development of Japan’s ICT and Postal Services Inc. (JICT), and WEN Capital. The project was initiated in 2019 as part of NTT’s effort to enhance connectivity between its data centres in Singapore, Myanmar, and India, with NEC contracted for its construction in 2020. Initially expected to be operational in the third quarter of FY2022, the project faced delays before the June 2024 commissioning date.

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