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Telxius accelerates Caribbean connectivity
Telxius , a leading global connectivity provider , is opening its latest submarine cable route with the extension of SAm-1 between Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico .
The route , in service from April 2024 , serves as a vital link between the Caribbean and the US as well as wider Latin America via the Brusa , PCCS and SAm-1 cables .
This extension expands Telxius ’ network capabilities and further bridges the gap between the Caribbean and the Americas with ultrahigh-capacity connectivity .
It is the first public cable covering this route with such high capacity . Telxius enables secure and resilient access to the world ’ s digital hubs and this route demonstrates Telxius ’ strong focus on boosting communications in Latin America .
“ This new route underscores Telxius ’ dedication to advancing technology and enabling Digital Transformation . Our developments across the region are driven by growing customer demand and new opportunities to support local and global enterprises and we are continually evolving our capabilities to better serve the needs of our customers in this fast- growing market . This new route will accelerate Digital Transformation in key regions , allowing them to fully participate in today ’ s digital economy ,” said Mario Martín , CEO , Telxius .
By leveraging this advanced infrastructure , enterprises in the Dominican Republic will experience improved connectivity , facilitating smoother communication , commerce and collaboration both regionally and globally .
The US and wider Latam region can seamlessly be reached via the Brusa , PCCS and SAm-1 cables – the three being part of the extensive Telxius international network .
Nokia and Alcon selected by Sigma Lithium to deploy private wireless network to support mining
Nokia has been chosen by Sigma Lithium to deploy the first private LTE wireless campus network in the Americas that supports the mining of lithium .
Victorio Accon , Commercial Manager , Alcon , said : “ Our expertise in deploying these vital solutions in challenging environments will ensure an optimized roll-out for Sigma Lithium .”
Nokia will work with partner Alcon to roll out the private wireless network , which will support 200 Sigma employees and add multiple innovative mining applications that boost productivity and operational efficiency .
Already a leader in advanced sustainable mining practices , Sigma produced record amounts of Triple Zero Green Lithium at its Brazil plant in 2023 and its Quintuple Zero Green Lithium was recognized at COP28 as the most sustainable lithium in the world .
David de Lancelloti , Vice President Enterprise Campus Edge Business , Nokia , said : “ This exciting collaboration with Alcon will bring robust connectivity to world-class lithium mining leader Sigma Lithium and accelerate digitalization .”
With the addition of a Nokia private LTE network based on Nokia Digital Automation Cloud ( Nokia DAC ), the company is ratcheting up its goal to produce next-generation EV batteries in a carbon neutral , socially and environmentally sustainable manner – deploying robust dedicated bandwidth and throughput across its sites .
Marcelo Marinho , Chief Operating Officer , Sigma Lithium , said : “ We are very excited to work with Nokia and Alcon to enhance worker safety and efficiency while continuing to expand our exploration of a metal critical to the world ’ s energy transition .”
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