AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSubsea Connectivity: Orange is pushing ahead with the ReuNION submarine cable linking La Réunion to South Africa, aiming to cut latency, diversify routes, and boost resilience as older systems near end-of-life; the consortium (Orange, Telco OI, Réunicable, La Réunion Connectée) has signed agreements, with surveys, permitting, manufacturing, and marine installation still to come, and Orange taking the “landing party” role for permits, shore civil works, a secure landing station, and terrestrial interconnects. Local Infrastructure & Jobs: In Plum Mitan, residents say the decline of Marper Farm has triggered job losses after a 2012 revival and OJT programme ended in 2017, with neglected propagation sheds and worsening access roads cited as signs of broader agricultural strain. Industry Pulse: Ciena points to the AI infrastructure buildout as it reports a 37% Q3 sales jump, while telecom and data-centre deal chatter continues in the wider regional market. Community Watch: A neighborhood association meeting is set for Sept. 8, with police updates and local announcements, and a reminder that Facebook attendance won’t count for voting.
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