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This latest link strengthens RETN ’ s connectivity landscape between key hubs and assists in delivering robust solutions amid subsea cable cuts .

The link is pitched as a pivotal step in RETN ’ s Asian connectivity , where customer centricity and the importance of redundancy and reliability play the central role .

Amidst the backdrop of frequent subsea cable breaks in the region , RETN champions the industry standard by advocating for a minimum of three redundant routes between critical points . the connectivity landscape between key hubs while emphasising the company ’ s commitment to setting an industry standard for building a reliable network .

The introduction of the new route and expanded services underscores RETN ’ s leadership in delivering robust , secure and reliable connectivity solutions . It also serves as a call to the industry , urging a minimum adoption of three redundant routes for optimal network resilience .

RETN is one of the fastest growing independent Eurasian network services providers , with resources to connect Europe and Asia . In 2023 RETN was awarded the ‘ Best Pan-European Carrier ’ title , at the Global Carrier Awards .

Offering a wide range of connectivity services , such as IP transit , Ethernet & VPN , Capacity , Remote peering to major IXPs , Colocation and Cloud Connect , RETN ’ s network runs on leading equipment vendors such as Infinera , Juniper and Ciena .

RETN ’ s unique solution to connect Europe and Asia is built on its own homogenous DWDM and IP / MPLS Network Platform and widely branched land routes , passing through Western Europe , Eastern Europe and up to the border with China and further onwards into Southeast Asia .

RETN provides telecommunication services throughout its Eurasian network with short lead times , industry leading uptimes and multiple layers of redundancy . p

As Asia grapples with cable disruptions , RETN ’ s route not only enhances diversity and lowers latency ( 35ms ) but also promotes a proactive stance toward building resilient network architectures .

Sam Sham , RETN ’ s Head of Asia Operations , emphasised the significance of this strategic expansion :

“ Southeast Asia is witnessing significant growth and opportunity , with Singapore serving as a major transit hub for all international traffic in the region . This initiative underscores our commitment to meeting the escalating connectivity needs of wholesale and enterprise businesses , ensuring seamless and reliable connectivity solutions amid the challenges posed by cable disruptions .”

Connecting two major financial centers in Asia , RETN ’ s latest service strengthens

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