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Remi Galasso stories

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Remi Galasso demonstrates a sharp focus on the burgeoning telecommunications and data infrastructure sector in the Asia-Pacific region. He has written extensively about BW Digital's strategic leadership changes and the role of innovative submarine cable projects in enhancing connectivity across the region. Notably, his insights delve into Hawaiki's expansive 22,000 km cable, connecting major APAC cities with the US, and the possible extension to French Polynesia.

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Galasso also highlights New Zealand's growing presence in hyperscale data centres, particularly with the construction of the country's first such facility in Invercargill. He explores the environmental and logistical benefits of this location and how the University of Otago's involvement as an anchor tenant supports the carbon-neutral vision of the New Zealand Datagrid project.

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In his discussion on cybersecurity, Galasso raises pertinent questions about the safety of New Zealand's submarine cables, given the nation’s increasing dependence on them for secure internet connectivity. He provides thoughtful analysis on REANNZ's extended deal with Hawaiki Cable, enhancing Pacific research links.

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Lastly, Galasso covers Intelia's ambitious proposal of the Te Waipounamu cable to significantly boost digital links between New Zealand's South Island, Australia, and other key locations. He also speculates on Vector's potential venture into fibre connectivity, aiming to serve 450,000 premises in Auckland, underscoring the growing need for robust digital infrastructure in the region.

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Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.
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BW Digital appoints new CEO for next stage of growth
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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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.
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Hawaiki Nui, OPT consider connecting French Polynesia to new submarine cable
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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Hawaiki Nui and OPT have partnered to assess connecting French Polynesia to the new Hawaiki Nui transpacific submarine cable.
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University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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University of Otago to become anchor tenant for NZ's first carbon-neutral hyperscale data centre, built in Southland.
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Datagrid takes their carbon neutral vision south
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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Internationally backed data company 'New Zealand Datagrid' plans to build a carbon-neutral $1bn data center in Makarewa near Invercargill.
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Are New Zealand's sub sea cables a cybersecurity risk?
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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New Zealanders are becoming increasingly reliant on submarine cables for secure connectivity, but how safe are these networks?.
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Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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The cable will link internet traffic between Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the United States.
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NZ's first hyperscale data centre to be built in Invercargill
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Invercargill’s cool climate, land space, remote location and its renewable energy capabilities make it an attractive location for a data centre.
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Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network’s international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.
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Is Vector's next move international connectivity?
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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So Vector wants to provide fibre connectivity to the Auckland region – 450,000 premises in the next seven years.