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Tasman Express

At Southern Cross, we recognize the need for connectivity. We see the growth in Data Centre investment in Auckland and Sydney, and we hear the concerns around Ai and data-consumption requirements between key content centres.

By addressing this short-fall in independent fibre connectivity capability and through leveraging the latest technology, we aim to enable content businesses to grow to meet demand.

 

 Length

~2276KM

Fibre Pairs

16

Capacity

>320 Tbs

Latency

~11-12msec

RFS

2028

Designed to be the lowest latency and highest capacity link between Sydney and Auckland, as a direct replacement of our Segment A link.

Tasman Express is targetted at high capacity AI, Cloud and Datacentre interconnectivity work loads.

Overview

Tasman Express is aimed at solving the growing need for low-latency fibre level connectivity between the major Oceanic data centre hubs in New Zealand and Australia. Utilising modern coherent technologies to offer fibre and spectrum solutions to customers.

Available Services

Tasman Express will support customer requirements for Fibre and Spectrum (1/4 & 1/2 FP) access, along with our traditional Capacity (OTN, Ethernet) services.

Connection Points

Fibre & Spectrum services:

Sydney, AU - Coogee CLS

Auckland, NZ - Whenuapai CLS

Capacity level (OTN/Ethernet) services will also be available from multiple Datacentre PoPs across the SX eco-system.

Key Benefits

CARRIER NEUTRAL

>20 Years as a trusted, and independent operator in the Pacific.

LOW LATENCY

Designed around the Great Circle Distance to provide the lowest latency route option between Auckland and Sydney.

SIMPLICITY

Fibre & Spectrum access put you in control of your technology choices & operational performance.

COST CONTROL

Fixed rate O&M options provide you certainty around your monthly operating costs.

 H.O. Address

2nd Floor, Washington Mall Phase II

22 Church Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda

Phone

+1 441 296 5659

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