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It feels like sub-sea cable disruptions are becoming ever more common, with recent reports of major outages caused by severed cables in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the North Sea, and—most recently—off the coast of Africa.
This latest issue was reportedly the result of cable problems off the Ivory Coast and has resulted in widespread disruptions affecting a number of countries in the region. Mobile network operators and internet service providers were affected to varying degrees, resulting in poor connection quality for subscribers, and also impacting essential services such as banks, where some customers were unable to carry out transactions via bank apps and text. Efforts are underway to repair the damaged cables and restore full connectivity, but challenges persist. Repairing undersea cables can be a complex and time-consuming process, often requiring specialized equipment and expertise, and in the case of the West Africa cut may take five weeks to repair.
While these core pieces of infrastructure are hidden to most businesses, the economic consequences can be huge. NetBlocks estimates that Nigeria lost ₦273 billion ($593.6 million) in four days as a direct result of the disruption, underscoring the critical role that reliable internet connectivity plays in supporting economic growth and development.
This real-world situation highlights the importance of a robust internet infrastructure and the economic implications of internet outages. It also underscores the imperative to minimize the effects of such interruptions and guarantee uninterrupted connectivity for businesses and consumers worldwide, as well as the availability of critical SASE networking and security services.
Netskope NewEdge private cloud: The rationale
It was the anticipation of scenarios just like this that led to our significant investment in the Netskope NewEdge private