Tata Communications (TC) has announced the integration of a new submarine cable system, TGN-IA2, into its network fabric. This development, constructed by the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) consortium, aims to significantly improve network connectivity for businesses operating in Asia and beyond.
TGN-IA2 is designed to provide seamless connectivity, scalable bandwidth solutions, and high-capacity data transfer across multiple routes. This will enable enterprises, hyperscalers, and service providers to access diverse and resilient connectivity solutions from a single provider within their Intra-Asia networks.
The new cable system will integrate with Tata Communications' existing infrastructure, facilitating connectivity from Asia to key regions, including the US, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and India.
Unlike traditional consortium-built systems, TC will have direct ownership and control over capacity upgrades on TGN-IA2. This independence will provide unmatched flexibility and scalability, allowing for faster provisioning and improved business readiness for customers.
"At Tata Communications, we remain steadfast in our commitment to investing in cutting-edge subsea cable systems to meet our customers' growing demands for scalable, diverse, and high-performance connectivity solutions," said Genius Wong, executive vice president – core and next-gen connectivity services and chief technology officer, Tata Communications.
"Whether you’re a cloud provider expanding into Asia, an MNC seeking low-latency connectivity across continents, or a digital business scaling globally, TGN-IA2 is a foundation for your future. This latest enhancement to our network fabric will further strengthen Tata Communications’ position as a global leader in smart, secure, and scalable connectivity and cross-border innovation." Genius Wong
Customers in sectors such as financial services, e-commerce, and logistics, which rely on fast and secure data transit between Asia and major global hubs, can expect several benefits.
These include improved latency for faster internet speeds and streaming quality, enhanced reliability and redundancy to ensure business continuity, and greater network diversity through interconnection with the existing submarine cable system TGN-IA (Tata Global Network Intra-Asia). This infrastructure is also designed to support future digital services and applications.
The addition of TGN-IA2 aims to empower businesses to compete and grow in the evolving digital economy by providing a network that adapts to changing needs and supports data-intensive applications such as AI, data centre-to-data centre connectivity, and high-definition streaming.
