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Study tour strengthens Australia–Indonesia cooperation on undersea cable resilience – Read more
The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC) hosted a study tour for representatives from Indonesia’s National Taskforce for Submarine Cable and Pipeline Deployment, strengthening cooperation on undersea cable protection and management between the two countries.Held in September 2025, the visit provided an opportunity to share knowledge and approaches on undersea cable resilience, and to see how Australia integrates policy, regulation and industry expertise to support secure and reliable connectivity. The engagement supports Indonesia’s objectives to enhance cable protection and streamline permitting processes through the adoption of international best practice.Through the CCRC Australia is working closely with Indonesia to strengthen the resilience of this vital infrastructure.The delegation met with Australian government and industry representatives, including Southern Cross Cable, Telstra and Equinix, to learn from Australia’s experience in cable management and infrastructure coordination. Site visits included the Alexandria Cable Landing Station and the Equinix Data Centre in Sydney.The CCRC extends its thanks to Southern Cross, Telstra and Equinix for their valuable support in hosting the delegation and sharing insights during the visit.
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Solomon Islands, Nauru and Tuvalu strengthen ties through cable knowledge exchange – Read more
In May 2025, the Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre supported a study tour to the Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company (SISCC) for representatives from Nauru Fibre Cable (NFC) and Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC).Both Nauru and Tuvalu landed their first international cables this year. The tour provided an opportunity to learn how SISCC successfully manages the Coral Sea Cable System and the Solomon Islands Domestic Network.SISCC conducted a tour of the cable landing station and guided participants through day-to-day operations and infrastructure management, including monitoring systems, maintenance practices, and measures to support cable protection.This was a valuable opportunity to share experiences and knowledge across the Pacific on the development, management, and protection of undersea cables.The visit came at a good time, with both NFC and TTC preparing to operationalise their first international cable systems.A big thank you to SISCC for hosting and facilitating this successful visit.
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Building a stronger, safer digital future: ASEAN and partners unite on cable resilience – Read more
The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC) joined Governments and industry leaders from across Southeast Asia to participate in an ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) seminar on submarine cables in Jakarta in February 2025 to strengthen cooperation on undersea cable resilience, recognising its vital role in the region’s digital future through.Funded through the Australia for ASEAN Futures (Aus4ASEAN Futures) initiative, the event brought together government, industry and technical experts to highlight shared challenges facing cable networks, from natural hazards and accidental damage to security risks; and explore how regional collaboration can improve the security, maintenance and management of the submarine cables that keep the world connected.Seminar speakers emphasised the need for closer cooperation, coordination and shared expertise to keep data flowing even when cables are disrupted. For the CCRC, the seminar was an opportunity to share Australia’s experience in building secure and reliable digital infrastructure, to highlight the importance of regional partnerships in protecting shared assets beneath the sea, and to support the Cable Centre’s efforts in South East Asia to promote best practice in the regulation and management of undersea cable networks.In the lead up to the event, the CCRC worked closely with colleagues from Singapore’s InfoComm Media Development Authority, as chair of ASEAN’s Working Group on Submarine Cables, to shape an agenda to directly inform their work to update ASEAN’s 2019 Guidelines for Strengthening Resilience and Repair of Submarine Cables - an important initiative that demonstrates the region’s commitment to safeguarding the backbone of global connectivity.
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