As 2021 nears its end, DRG can’t help but notice how busy all of us are across the industry and ponder some important changes that lie ahead, many of which we expect will be discussed at the upcoming PTC conference. Submarine cables have unambiguously now established themselves as critical infrastructure. Not only have they…
As a prelude to PTC’22 back in Honolulu just 3 months from now, DRG is pleased to host and support the PTC Webinar Series, “Frictionless Business”, sponsored by PCCW Global. In the upcoming October 20 session, Elaine Stafford will moderate “Current Trends in Submarine Cable”, featuring some of the submarine cable industry’s top strategic thinkers. The session will air at 14:00-15:00 Hawaii Standard time.…
DRG is very pleased that a project we’ve been supporting for some time has achieved several important and critical milestones recently. We look forward to Bifrost’s continued progress. To read more about these exciting updates, see the coverage below: Supply Contract Coming Into Force: https://www.kepcorp.com/en/media/media-releases-sgx-filings/keppel-facebook-and-telin-announce-bifrost-cable-system/ FBO License in Singapore: https://www.kepcorp.com/en/media/media-releases-sgx-filings/keppel-granted-facilities-based-operations-fbo-licence-by-imda/ Marine Survey Progress: https://www.directionsmag.com/pressrelease/10733 Capacity Purchase…
Just a quick reminder that PTC’21, sponsored by SubOptic, is around the corner! And while the conference may be virtual this year, it will not be lacking all of the usual activities and sessions we all know and love. PTC’s annual Submarine Cable Workshop, usually held on Sunday, will be on Monday & Tuesday this year-in the…
2020 has been a tough year from many perspectives and we’re all hopeful for new beginnings in 2021. Among the new challenges this past year has introduced, a pandemic and geopolitics. While a cure is on the way, geopolitics may have influenced our industry in some new and somewhat surprising ways- presenting both challenges and opportunities. Starting…
Earlier in 2020, SubOptic hosted a six-part “SubOptic Spotlight” Roundtable series centered around how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in the subsea industry. DRG sponsored the series, which began on April 22 and concluded on July 1, featuring 25+ industry expert panelists throughout the series. Elaine Stafford participated in two of the virtual roundtables, moderating…
Submarine Networks World (SNW) 2020 coming up very soon will certainly feel a bit different than last year’s event, but we’re looking forward to it just the same. As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, SNW – like so many other annual conferences – has shifted to a virtual event. This year, our…
DRG, an advisory firm specializing in helping clients develop international telecom infrastructure with a special emphasis on undersea fiber optic networks, announces that its Managing Partner, Elaine Stafford, will moderate the ‘Cables for a changing tomorrow’ keynote panel at Submarine Networks World 2017, held September 25-27 at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. DRG executive, John Mariano, will also…
Joining our interview line-up is another familiar face to many in the subsea communications space –Elaine Stafford from DRG Undersea Consulting. Having been involved in the planning, development, design, engineering, and implementation of undersea fiber-optic cable system projects worldwide since the early 1980s, it’s safe to say that Elaine has seen the industry go through its…
As we often do this time of year, the DRG team is coming up for air (couldn’t resist) and taking our expertise on the road to industry events as both attendees and expert panelists. Here’s our latest event schedule… ITW 2017 – May 14-17, 2017 – Chicago, IL ITW (International Telecoms Week) – is the…