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Unravelling the intricacies of these disruptions reveals a vulnerability that extends deep beneath the ocean ’ s surface . The underlying cause , a rockfall in the Congo Canyon , a very deep undersea trench , has left us grappling with the reality that even wellarmoured cables are not impervious to natural forces . WACS , for instance , comprises only four pairs of fibre amid its robust armour .
This calls for a strategic shift in our approach to safeguarding the vital links in our digital ecosystem and reminds us of the importance of resilience in our digital infrastructure . As we march toward an increasingly interconnected future , lessons learned from these disruptions should not be dismissed lightly .
The commissioning of the Google Equiano cable , boasting a massive 144 Tbps capacity , provides a glimmer of hope . Yet , the fact that this cable was only commissioned in March and not yet fully integrated into our network highlights the importance of proactive planning and adaptation .
To avert a catastrophe , it is crucial that we rethink the current approach to undersea cable redundancy . The vulnerability exposed by these incidents calls for a paradigm shift in our understanding of cable architecture .
Multiplicity is the key . Internet service providers must proactively establish multiple routes across different cables . A diversified approach spreads the load and enables efficient rerouting of traffic . While latency
A rockfall in the Congo Canyon , a very deep undersea trench , has left us grappling with the reality that even well-armoured cables are not impervious to natural forces .
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