HMN Tech is pleased to announce that the Maldives Sri Lanka Cable system (MSC) is now operational having achieved completion in a record twelve-month timeframe. The 840km international system provides high-speed, low latency connectivity between Hulhumale in the Republic of Maldives and Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka.
The MSC system utilises HMN Tech’s advanced submarine optical amplifiers to provide high output power, reducing span length to facilitate a cost-effective solution.
The collaborative efforts of HMN Tech’s delivery team and the customer parties including Ooredoo, Dhiraagu, and Dialog Axiata was critical to achieving the rapid system design and implementation during this period of challenging logistics and restrictions associated with the COVID 19 pandemic.
“We are very pleased with HMN Tech’s performance to ensure timely delivery of the project. The MSC system will facilitate the growing demand for internet in the Maldives while increasing our submarine cable network reliability by providing route diversity. The system also caters for the additional capacity required to enhance the digital ecosystem and provide modern digital services,” stated Mr. Ismail Rasheed, CEO and Managing Director of Dhiraagu.
Commenting on the occasion, Supun Weerasinghe, Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC said, “We are pleased to have completed this project with our international partners Ooredoo and Dhiraagu together with HMN in record time amidst the challenges of the pandemic. We are honoured and proud to witness the enhanced telecommunication infrastructure of Sri Lanka acting as a regional gateway in international communications. Our gratitude goes to all the regulatory authorities for supporting the successful completion of this project, in our shared vision of establishing Sri Lanka as a trusted regional hub.”
“Our close partnership and cooperation between all MSC members and HMN Tech have achieved a timely system completion,” said Najib Khan, Managing Director & CEO of Ooredoo Maldives PLC. “The system further enhances our submarine network infrastructure to support the increasing communication needs of customers and power key digital innovations in the 5G era. This benefits all regional enterprises and consumers.”
“We are honoured to be supported by our customers to deliver this important regional network. Our innovative products and network solutions continue to provide commercial value to our customers,” stated Ma Yanfeng, Executive Vice President. “HMN Tech is committed to supporting worldwide digital transformation through leading technologies and effective system engineering and deployment.’
