AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubsea Connectivity for Réunion: Orange is moving ahead with the ReuNION submarine cable, a new La Réunion–South Africa link designed to cut latency, boost resilience, and diversify routes as older regional systems near end-of-life; Orange will act as the “landing party” for permits, shore civil works, and secure landing, with Alcatel Submarine Networks handling design and build. Firefighting Aircraft Upgrade: Europe’s wildfire pressure is pushing a French startup, Kepplair Evolution, to convert a retired ATR 72-200 into an air tanker, aiming to shorten delivery timelines by leveraging a type-certified airframe and existing supply chains. AI-Driven Networking Demand: Ciena says the AI infrastructure buildout is fueling a sharp jump in Q3 sales, underscoring how data-center interconnect gear is becoming a key growth lever. Circular Economy in Infrastructure: NGE and Webuild are refurbishing a tunnel boring machine for Grand Paris Express Line 15 West, cutting delivery time, CO₂, and costs by reusing equipment instead of building new. Tech & Society (Media Trust): A Cape Town photography festival puts “TRUTH” under pressure, focusing on how manipulated, AI-made, and deepfaked images are changing what people accept as real.
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