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OMS Group invests $300M in global connectivity infrastructure
OMS Group invests $300 million to expand submarine cable networks and enhance terrestrial backhaul systems, targeting increased demand for data centre and cloud connectivity.
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OMS Group invests $300 million to expand submarine cable networks and enhance terrestrial backhaul systems, targeting increased demand for data centre and cloud connectivity.
Context
OUR TAKE OMS Group’s investment in expanding its cable networks and backhaul systems is a strategic move to meet growing connectivity demands. This underscores the firm’s commitment to bolstering digital infrastructure, enhancing regional interoperability, and supporting economic development within the ASEAN bloc. The initiative positions OMS as a key player in the global telecommunications sector. –Vicky Wu, BTW reporter OMS Group , a Malaysian company established in 1983 and specialising in cable laying and repair services, has announced a substantial $300 million investment in its global cable systems and terrestrial infrastructure. The investment aims to expand the company’s submarine cable networks and enhance its terrestrial backhaul systems, positioning itself to meet the escalating demands for data centre and cloud service connectivity.
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Analysis
Datuk Lim Soon Foo, the chairman of OMS Group, highlighted the firm’s dedication to providing comprehensive connectivity solutions via ongoing investments in vessels and subsea networks through the Malaysia–India–Singapore–Thailand(MIST) cable project. The funds will also go towards improving the company’s backhaul capabilities. Earlier this year, OMS Group secured a loan of $300 million through a syndicated facilities agreement with a consortium of financial institutions, intended for expanding its cable ship fleet. This investment follows a $400 million capital injection from KKR last year. The company owns a fleet including six cable laying and repair vessels, the latest being the CS Cable Vigilance, launched in 2022, along with two barges and three tug boats. Furthermore, OMS Group’s subsidiary, LitUp Networks, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Gateway to boost network connectivity and digital infrastructure in Thailand and the broader ASEAN region. Also read: Split from Russia’s Yandex, Nebius intends to invest $1B in AI infrastructure Also read: Microsoft invests $1.3B in Mexico’s cloud computing and AI infrastructure This investment by OMS Group underscores the critical role that robust digital infrastructure plays in supporting the growth of data centres and cloud services, essential components of the modern digital economy.
Key Points
- OMS Group invests $300 million to expand submarine cable networks and enhance terrestrial backhaul systems, targeting increased demand for data centre and cloud connectivity.
- Chairman Datuk Lim Soon Foo underscores commitment via MIST project and fleet expansion, following KKR′s $400 million investment, boosting ASEAN region connectivity through LitUp Networks.
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