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BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Network Infrastructure

BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable

BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
BW Digital appoints new CEO for next stage of growth
Network Infrastructure

BW Digital appoints new CEO for next stage of growth

BW Digital, owner of Hawaiki and Hawaiki Nui submarine cables, has appointed Ludovic Hutier as CEO to lead the company's growth in the Asia Pacific region.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023
New developments for cable set to connect South America to APAC and Oceania
Network Infrastructure

New developments for cable set to connect South America to APAC and Oceania

Further proposals have been issued to begin construction of the almost 15,000 km subsea Humboldt Cable cable, which connects South America to APAC and Oceania.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
BW Digital completes acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable
Network Infrastructure

BW Digital completes acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable

BW Digital has completed its full acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable, with all applicable regulatory filings and approvals now received.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022

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BW Digital, NUS launch quantum-ready data centre study
DataCentre infrastructure

BW Digital, NUS launch quantum-ready data centre study

The study aims to define the infrastructure needed for quantum and AI workloads in hot, humid data centre hubs such as Singapore and Batam.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link
Firewalls

BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link

BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link between Singapore and Batam, targeting post-quantum protection for data and AI workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Digital Realty & BW Digital boost Singapore-Batam data links
Digital Transformation

Digital Realty & BW Digital boost Singapore-Batam data links

Digital Realty and BW Digital have partnered to link Singapore and Batam with a high-speed submarine cable, boosting data centre connectivity and AI infrastructure growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
BW Digital unveils Batam-Singapore data centre & cable plans
Digital Transformation

BW Digital unveils Batam-Singapore data centre & cable plans

BW Digital is building a 144MW AI-ready data centre and a subsea cable linking Batam and Singapore, boosting connectivity and sustainability in Southeast Asia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
BW Velora to drive sustainable digital growth in Nordics, Canada
Network Infrastructure

BW Velora to drive sustainable digital growth in Nordics, Canada

BW Velora, launched by BW Digital and BW ESS, will develop sustainable data centres in the Nordics and Canada, integrating digital growth with renewable energy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025