A Sampling of Systems Spanning the Globe supported by DRG
Development
Services: Development
DRG is called upon by many developers of new cable networks to help them plan their new network, as well as advance the concept towards reality before construction begins.
Examination of market forces within your project’s competitive landscape
Feasibility Studies:
Assessment of the viability of investment in a new or expanding network through demand, pricing, competition, construction cost and operating cost analysis
Business Plans:
Expert consultation for financing a new or expanding network
Strategic Planning:
Guidance on managing within today’s international communications marketplace
Marketing Plans & Strategy Development:
Created by leveraging our team’s market understanding and experience
Network Planning, Engineering & Design:
Optimization of the technology, marine and engineering solution options to enable your project to compete effectively once built
Finance Support:
Guidance on approaches and resources, and provision of required documentation development and third-party assessments
Budgetary Cost Estimates:
Preliminary estimates for new projects to support the evaluation of potential solutions
Network Procurement:
Highly experienced support to contract for the construction of an undersea cable network and supporting terrestrial infrastructure; both commercially and technically
Fiber Pair & Spectrum Sales Agreements:
To assure the comprehensive technical and commercial terms support today’s new fiber-pair sales models
Fiber Pair Purchase:
Guidance on options and terms to expand the network footprint beyond own network construction
System Upgrade Procurement:
Preliminary estimates for new projects to support the evaluation of potential solutions
Partnership Solutions:
Recommendations as to who might best complement your own capabilities
Joint Build Agreements:
To assure the comprehensive technical and commercial terms support today’s new fiber-pair co-build models
DRG has developed studies and plans for networks, whose COMBINED value exceeds $15B.
DRG has guided clients through every phase of undersea network investment, from planning to commercialization, across every region of the world.
“We truly appreciated the depth of expertise offered during the diligence of our prospective investment. DRG identified and clearly communicated the critical issues associated, and their unique knowledge of the undersea industry was invaluable in our investment process.”
“Our consortium of private equity investors found an ideal partner in DRG. They provided us with a comprehensive global view. Their in-depth understanding of the undersea cable supply and demand dynamics is unique and was pivotal to our due diligence.”
“We continue to rely on DRG as our expert undersea cable system advisor; they are extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the undersea cable industry.”
“We remain consistently very pleased with DRG's support and would recommend their services to other prospective cable developers.”
“DRG has demonstrated its market, technical, commercial, and planning expertise. They updated the business plan governing our investment on multiple occasions to reflect the evolution in the market and our continued expanded related strategic interests.”
“We have been extraordinarily pleased with DRG’s support. Their team’s knowledge, experience, and professionalism were beyond our expectations than we could have imagined. Always a step ahead, contemplating all the issues and details, and working in a very positive way in finding solutions.”
“We highly recommend the DRG to any company needing similar services. They are very capable and offer this marketplace a unique blend of business, technical, and project management expertise.”
“The DRG team is more than trusted advisors—they’re knowledgeable, have an enthusiastic approach to our business challenges, plus their guidance towards new potential opportunities is highly appreciated.”
“DRG’s expert and astute guidance through all phases of our undersea and terrestrial construction project resulted in substantial ROI in their services. They earned our trust as an independent authority to our board and investors.”
“None of this would have been possible without DRG contributing and believing in the project from an early stage. I am very grateful to the team.”