Google are introducing Nuvem today, a new transatlantic submarine cable system that will link Portugal, Bermuda, and America.
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Nuvem, which takes its name from the Portuguese term for “cloud,” will strengthen network resilience across the Atlantic and support the expansion of digital service demand. The new cable channel will increase the variety of international routes and aid in the construction of ICT infrastructure across the concerned continents and nations.
Studies demonstrate the improvements in productivity, investment, and commerce that a subsea cable may bring to a nation. Societies may continue to modernize with greater internet affordability and availability; individuals can gain information and skills that lead to new employment possibilities, while companies and governments can become more productive due to digital transformation. The landing points for Nuvem have embraced this potential and urgency and are quickly becoming centers for global connection.
The Bermudan government has made major efforts in recent years to draw investment in undersea cable infrastructure and establish a digital Atlantic center, including establishing new laws to establish cable corridors and simplify permits. The first cable to link Bermuda and Europe will be Nuvem, which will also be the first cable to land in this challenging area.
Walter Roban, Bermuda’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, stated, “Bermuda has long been committed to the submarine cable market, and we welcome the Nuvem cable to our fast-growing digital Atlantic hub.” Bermuda is excited to collaborate with Google on its cable project and to develop a larger cooperation to maximize the advantages of the investment in digital infrastructure.
“The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) welcomes the announcement by Google that Bermuda will be the home of a new transatlantic cable on the path to becoming a digital hub of the Atlantic,” said David Hart, CEO of the Bermuda Business Development Agency. The Bermuda Development Authority (BDA) has long argued that Bermuda’s geographic location makes it a prime landing and connector site for underwater cables connecting the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
We are thrilled that our efforts have been successful. Since undersea cable networks carry around 95% of the world’s communications, Bermuda’s function as an international data-transit switch will boost network redundancy and resilience for nations on both sides of the Atlantic for decades to come.
Portugal has similarly developed into a port for subsea cables due to its favorable geographic position on the southwest coast of continental Europe as well as the nation’s emphasis on improving the digital economy’s infrastructure. Nuvem is the most recent addition to Portugal’s underwater cable network, which also includes Equiano, the newly finished system that links Portugal with Togo, Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, and St. Helena. Nuvem has ambitions to land in Portugal.
“Google’s investment reflects our goal of making Portugal a vibrant connectivity hub for Europe with strong ties to other continents, which is reflected in our vision for Portugal in the telecom and data industries. The Portuguese Government views this investment as very essential, and the excellent coordination and communication between the ministry, the Portuguese entities, and Google made it possible, according to Joo Galamba, Portugal’s Minister of Infrastructure.
Our objective is to turn these information highways into investment magnets for cutting-edge technological industries, accelerating the country’s successful digital transformation. Our attempts to attract these kinds of investments have been driven by this aim in recent months, which has driven us to improve our communication infrastructures and create a clear industry roadmap.
“He applaud Google on the growth of their transatlantic submarine cable system, which now links Portugal, Bermuda, and the US. This is another illustration of the expanding American investment in Portugal, according to Randi Charno Levine, the American ambassador to Portugal. “Subsea cables connect continents and enable the transfer of data, information, and ideas throughout the globe. They act as the backbone of international communication. The installation of a new subsea cable increases the resiliency of our communications network while lowering the cost of internet access. This is important for social inclusion, educational advancement, and economic growth.
Nuvem will touch down in South Carolina on the American side. Arrival of the cable will strengthen the state’s position as a developing technology hub by boosting connectivity and diversifying employment opportunities. Firmina, which touched down in South Carolina earlier this year and will finally link with Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, will be followed by Nuvem.
Gov. Henry McMaster said that the extra cable linking to South Carolina “reaffirms our state’s position as a leader in cutting-edge technologies.” We applaud Google’s ongoing investments in digital infrastructure and anticipate the good effects on the state’s and the world’s economies.
For Google users and Google Cloud customers worldwide, Nuvem will boost capacity, improve dependability, and reduce latency when it is ready for service in 2026. It will build crucial new data corridors linking North America, South America, Europe, and Africa alongside Firmina and Equiano. These corridors will act as the underwater roots that reinforce the intercontinental network lattice and unite nations and economies from all over the globe.
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