Google to Connect Africa and Australia for the First Time with Umoja Submarine Cable
Google announced that it will invest in a new fiber optic submarine cable called Umoja, which will directly connect Africa and Australia for the first time. announced. The route will also connect many African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, providing connectivity flexibility and redundancy.
Google said that Umoja means unity in Swahili, one of the important languages of Africa. The company also underlined that creating a new route is important for resilience, especially in a region experiencing high-impact disruptions. ç It was a trace.
In addition to the Google infrastructure announcement, Kenya Information Communications to support joint efforts in areas such as cybersecurity, increased data-driven innovation, developing digital skills and deploying artificial intelligence for social benefits. He also shared that he would cooperate with the Ministry and the Digital Economy.
One of the cybersecurity measures currently being reviewed will be Google Cloud Cybershield, which can be used to help protect the eCitizen platform of the Ministry of Immigration and Naturalization Services.
Google did not say how long it would take to complete the cable, but mentioned a $1 billion commitment it made in 2021 and said it hoped to fulfill this commitment by 2026. he said.
