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Ask the Expert Session – Smart Submarine Cables: The future of disaster management

Smart submarine cables represent a cutting-edge evolution in underwater telecommunications infrastructure, integrating advanced technologies to enhance performance, efficiency, and resilience. These cables, which form the backbone of global internet connectivity, are equipped with sophisticated sensors and monitoring systems that enable real-time data collection and analysis.

In conjunction with World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November, Bruce Howe covered the evolution of submarine cable technologies and we had the opportunity to learn more about the challenges and solutions in submarine cable deployment by understanding the complexities of laying and maintaining submarine cables, including environmental considerations and risk mitigation strategies.

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