The Southern Cross NEXT system, delivering 72 Tbps of capacity across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, is now operational. Spanning six countries and eight time zones, the Southern Cross network connects 12 cable stations and eight key datacenter hubs in these regions, utilizing over 45,000 km (28,000 miles) of cable—exceeding the Earth’s circumference.
Alcatel Submarine Networks designed, manufactured, and installed the submarine cable, repeaters, and branching units. Pioneer Consulting managed critical project aspects, including market analysis, business case development, procurement, contracting, project execution, quality assurance, and shipboard oversight, ensuring the successful activation of the subsea system across all cable stations.
Ciena to supply its GeoMesh Extreme for Southern Cross NEXT
Southern Cross Cable Limited selected Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme submarine solution for its upcoming NEXT submarine cable across the Pacific.The NEXT system will leverage Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme to seamlessly mesh the new system into the current Southern Cross network fabric while supporting higher connectivity services and a fully integrated eco-system. “Today’s work from home mandates and the sudden dramatic influx of remote digital requirements..
