Cable & Wireless today announced that its dark fibre network in Singapore is now fully operational.

Singapore is a crucial telecommunications hub in the Asia Pacific region and the network will ensure Cable & Wireless can deliver greater control over performance and cost for its customers.

The dark fibre backbone joins up Singapore's two major cable landing stations with Cable & Wireless' core transmission network - which delivers service at various layers between major international locations.

The network supports all protocols and applications so customers experience end-to-end service control – from speed to transport protocol – and large multiple increases in capacity can also be delivered at minimal marginal cost. In addition, it offers permanent resiliency in the network so provides customers with increased security, privacy, quality of service and reliability.

Rob Dutton, Head of International Infrastructure and Configuration Planning, Cable & Wireless Europe, Asia and US, explains: "Singapore is a key communications point into Asia - and from India and the USA - for many of our customers. The implementation of our dark fibre network will make sure our customers benefit from not only cost savings but also increased resilience. It's another great example of our commitment to help customers succeed in the Asian market."

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About Cable & Wireless

Cable & Wireless is one of the world's leading international communications companies. It operates through two standalone business units - Europe, Asia & US and International.

The Europe, Asia & US business unit (formerly known as the "UK" business) provides enterprise and carrier solutions to the largest users of telecoms services across the UK, US, continental Europe and Asia, and wholesale broadband services in the UK. With experience of delivering connectivity to 153 countries - and an intention to be the first customer-defined communications services business - the focus is on delivering customers a service experience that is second to none.

The International business unit operates integrated telecommunications companies in 33 countries offering mobile, broadband, domestic and international fixed line services to residential and business customers, with principal operations in the Caribbean, Panama, Macau, Monaco and the Channel Islands.

For more information about Cable & Wireless, go to http://www.cw.com

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