Inside America's only internet sea cable maker, supplying Google and Microsoft
The article explores the critical role of the sole US-based manufacturer of undersea internet cables. It highlights the company's importance in supporting global cloud computing and AI infrastructure through its specialized factory and cable-laying operations.
Why it matters
As global data reliance grows, the vulnerability of the physical infrastructure supporting the internet becomes a significant national security and economic concern.
Ninety-nine percent of international internet traffic flows through cables stretched across the ocean floor. Demand is at an all-time high as the world becomes more dependent on cloud computing and AI.
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