For the past few years, it has become absolutely essential to recognize the pivotal role Chennai and other Indian regions play in the global digital infrastructure and connectivity space. This role not only positions India as a significant player in the digital economy but also provides a meaningful backdrop for discussions on global interconnectivity and industry collaboration.
Chennai’s strategic location and robust connectivity have very much contributed to global and regional data traffic, significantly spurring the evolution of digital technologies and positioning it as a key center and hub in the digital innovation and infrastructure landscape of India and APAC region.
India’s connectivity to global submarine cable networks - Asia-America Gateway (AAG), South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 5 (SEA-ME-WE 5), Europe India Gateway (EIG), Asia-Pacific North America Gateway (APNG) - through Chennai is a cornerstone of its contribution to international digital infrastructure and ensures efficient and reliable data exchange across continents. The city benefits from extensive fiber optic networks and high-bandwidth connectivity underpining both regional and global data exchanges.
Major cloud service providers such as Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, as well as content providers such as Facebook and Netflix, are investing heavily in subsea cables to ensure they can meet the growing demand for data transmission.
The global nature of digital infrastructure and connectivity space calls for enhanced collaboration among industry stakeholders. Interconnect World - Chennai will converge key industry leaders in the global, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in shaping the region's digital future with discussions that focuses on optimizing infrastructure, addressing connectivity challenges, and fostering partnerships to enhance global network resilience.