Tag: telecommunications_cables

New Zealand Launches World-First Tech to Protect Underwater Cables

19 Jun 2026 6:20 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand introduces a world-first 24/7 surveillance system to protect critical underwater telecommunications cables. The technology, developed by Kordia and Starboard, alerts mariners to risks, safeguarding 99% of the nation's data traffic from disruption.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology General Politics Economy Computers and Internet Transportation Legal Critical Underwater Infrastructure Telecommunications Cables National Surveillance and Warning Capability James Meager Kordia Starboard Maritime Intelligence New Zealand Government