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.

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Converge ICT secures connection to Trans-Pacific Bifrost Cable System in Davao

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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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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NEC signs deal to build intra-Asia subsea cable system

18 July 2025

NEC has secured a contract with a consortium led by Singtel to develop the Asia United Gateway East (AUG East), a new high-capacity subsea cable system linking Singapore and Japan with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Stretching approximately 8,900km, AUG East aims to meet rising demand for bandwidth across the region while enhancing network resilience. The consortium includes major industry players such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Arteria Networks, Chunghwa Telecom, Dreamline, Globe Telecom, Telekom Malaysia, and Unified National Networks.

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