Airtel Business, the B2B division of Bharti Airtel, has announced a new partnership with Sparkle to expand capacity on a diversified low-latency route connecting Asia and Europe.
As part of the agreement, Airtel will acquire capacity from Sparkle on the Blue-Raman Submarine Cable Systems linking India to Italy. This new capacity will enhance Airtel’s global network by integrating additional international submarine cable systems, addressing the rising demand for data services in India and its neighboring regions.
Additionally, Airtel and Sparkle will collaborate on developing new business ventures and projects in the Indian subcontinent, utilizing their combined cable infrastructures.
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Vani Venkatesh, CEO Global Business, Airtel Business, said, “We are happy to partner with Sparkle as we further consolidate our leadership in global connectivity. This partnership will further diversify our network with large integrated capacities to meet the ever-growing connectivity needs and data demand of our customers.”
Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle, stated, “We are very pleased with this agreement, based on the new solution provided by Blue & Raman that supports the digital growth of the region and strengthens our historical partnership with Bharti Airtel.”
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Airtel Business boasts an extensive network that includes strategically positioned submarine cables, satellite systems, and global infrastructure covering over 400,000 route kilometers across 50 countries and five continents.
With more than 1,200 global carrier partnerships, Airtel Business facilitates worldwide connectivity, including across remote regions. In India, the company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including secure connectivity, cloud and data center services, cybersecurity, IoT, and cloud-based communications, catering to enterprises, government entities, carriers, and small and medium enterprises.
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