Episode 29: Data in the Blue: Submarine cable deep dive

In this podcast episode, Ian Clarke from Ciena interviews Nigel Bayliff, CEO of Aqua Comms, about the submarine networking industry. Nigel discusses Aqua Comms' role as a carrier-neutral operator, highlighting their existing and upcoming cables, including the North Atlantic Loop, equipped with Ciena's technology. The conversation explores the increasing demand for data, driven by content providers and evolving user consumption models, and the challenges of meeting this demand due to limitations in the supply chain, such as cable construction and permitting. They address the myth of sharks biting cables, the actual size of the cables, and the security of subsea cables, and Nigel shares his vision for the future of Aqua Comms and the industry, emphasizing the importance of talent, the right type of investment, and a focused strategy in a laminated telecom landscape.