23 January 2024

EllaLink facilitating connectivity in new Geographies

EllaLink is pioneering an approach to connectivity by building a unique and diverse route that enhances local reach while making a global impact.

By strategically expanding its network infrastructure, EllaLink is improving connectivity within specific regions and facilitating communication and collaboration on a global scale. This innovative initiative is set to revolutionize how people connect, work, and interact across different geographies, fostering economic growth, cultural exchange, and technological advancement worldwide.

EllaLink’s Submarine Cable

The Submarine Cable industry has traditionally followed established connectivity patterns, supporting the ever-increasing capacity demand. However, pioneering new routes holds the transformative power to unlock connectivity opportunities for previously underserved regions, paving the way for innovative applications and services.

The EllaLink submarine cable is a good example of this approach. It bridges the gap between Europe and Latin America while simultaneously forging other possible diverse connections to Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia.

The 2024 edition of the Pacific Telecommunications Council’s (PTC) event in Hawaii marks the beginning of the year for the submarine cables sector. EllaLink has taken the opportunity to share its view on how a unique submarine cable can be the missing piece for establishing fast, reliable and secured new connections.  

This year, Diego Matas, COO, and Vlad Ihora, SVP Global Sales, attended the event and presented a poster with EllaLink’s vision of how our unique submarine cable facilitates connectivity in new geographies.

Building alternative infrastructures improves local reach and has a broader global impact. Instead, the aim is to go beyond connecting points and build submarine cable routes that strengthen regional communication while making a significant mark on the worldwide connectivity landscape. This strategic approach addresses the growing demand for inclusive and robust communication infrastructures.

EllaLink is not only about connecting two continents; it’s about redefining how we communicate, reaching out to new geographies, and creating connectivity opportunities where they were once limited by inadequate network access.

From its inception, EllaLink has been designed with future connections in mind, incorporating 7 branching units that enable gradual development and integration of new markets.

Breaking Barriers, Enhancing Global Reach

EllaLink, conceived initially to link Europe and Latin America, is transcending its initial purpose by bolstering regional infrastructures and pioneering novel global connectivity solutions. This transformative endeavour represents a departure from conventional practices, signalling EllaLink's dedication to establishing a more diverse, resilient, inclusive, and globally impactful network.

By expanding its network footprint and leveraging cutting-edge technology, EllaLink facilitates seamless communication between continents and fosters enhanced connectivity within regions. This holistic approach to network development breaks down geographical barriers and empowers local communities, businesses, and individuals to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Moreover, EllaLink's commitment to innovation extends beyond traditional telecommunications paradigms, embracing emerging technologies and novel connectivity models. By adopting this, EllaLink is catalyzing the emergence of new opportunities for collaboration, economic growth, and societal advancement on a global scale.

EllaLink's mission goes beyond simply connecting points on a map; it aims to foster meaningful connections that transcend borders, cultures, and industries, ultimately driving positive change and progress across the globe.

Breaking barriers and enhancing global reach in Europe, LatAm and Africa

LATAM
Ensuring Network Resilience and Direct Access to Europe

EllaLink elevates global network resilience by providing a new protection path for data centre replication between Latin America and Europe, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity despite critical disruptions.

Additionally, EllaLink grants direct access to European content with unparalleled latency, empowering Latin American businesses and individuals to access a wealth of information and services seamlessly. This direct link enhances the region's competitiveness in the global market, facilitating smoother collaboration and trade between Latin America and Europe.

AFRICA
Unlocking Diverse and Direct Connectivity

The construction of new branches allows African countries to have an improved connection to Europe, creating "on the go" unique opportunities for diverse and direct connectivity to Europe and LatAm.

EllaLink's expansion into Africa fosters economic growth and technological advancement by providing access to new markets and opportunities. Moreover, direct connectivity to Europe and Latin America enhances Africa's position as a strategic hub for international trade and commerce, driving socio-economic development.

CARIBBEAN
Establishing Resilience and Alternative Connections

EllaLink pioneers a first-time route to Europe via French Guiana, significantly enhancing the strength of the Caribbean region. This new connection provides an alternative path to North America, strengthening the region's telecommunications infrastructure and fostering disaster recovery capabilities.

By diversifying connectivity options, EllaLink ensures that the Caribbean is better prepared to withstand disruptions and maintain seamless communication links with the rest of the world, bolstering its position as a key player in the global economy.

NORTH AMERICA Balancing Threats and Disaster Recovery

EllaLink's route through the Southern Atlantic offers a robust and diverse path to Europe, counterbalancing potential threats and enhancing disaster recovery capabilities for North America. This diversification of routes ensures network resilience and minimizes the impact of disruptions.

EllaLink's direct link to Europe also strengthens North America's connectivity to global markets, facilitating smoother communication and collaboration across continents. By enhancing connectivity options, EllaLink contributes to the overall stability and reliability of North America's telecommunications infrastructure, supporting economic growth and innovation in the region.

EllaLink connectivity facilitation with Asia

ASIA
Direct Link to Latin America with Optimised Latency

EllaLink provides a unique direct route to Latin America, extending connectivity to a broader range of Asian markets and enabling efficient data transfer with optimized latency. This direct link enhances trade and collaboration between Asia and Latin America, opening up new opportunities for businesses and individuals in both regions.

By reducing latency and improving connectivity, EllaLink strengthens the bonds between Asia and Latin America, fostering greater cooperation and exchange in technology, finance, and culture.

Local Reach for an Improved Global Impact

During the inauguration event, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, mentioned that "EllaLink is more than a cable." We at EllaLink tend to agree with that sentence!

This bold telecommunications cable is a transformative force in global connectivity. It connects continents and provides diverse and resilient connectivity to underserved regions.

On the other hand, an essential aspect of this cable relates to the monitoring and characterization of seismic activity and the potential to detect movements that may provide early warnings of underwater earthquakes and landslides that generate tsunami risks.

EllaLink is partnering with the SUBMERSE project, which is funded by the European Union. This project aims to use existing submarine cables currently used by the research and education networking community to monitor the Earth and its systems. 

Apart from the SUBMERSE, EllaLink – as the first ever submarine cable to integrate SMART technology into its design - has developed the EllaLink GeoLab initiative that aims to provide the scientific community with real-time, accurate and relevant data on seabed conditions along the EllaLink cable route. This technology has recently recorded the first seismic activity on a Distributed Acoustic Detection (DAS) installed on Madeira Island, Portugal.

In conclusion, EllaLink's initiatives transcend traditional telecommunications, playing a transformative role in global connectivity. Beyond facilitating communication, EllaLink contributes to disaster preparedness through seismic monitoring and supports scientific research with its SMART technology. As the first cable to integrate SMART features, EllaLink connects continents and advances our understanding of the Earth's systems, making it a vital asset in the modern world.

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