Subsea Sector Report
FLAG CEO Carl Grivner joined subsea leaders Ana Nakashidze (AzerTelecom), Maxie Reynolds (Subsea Cloud), and Giuseppe Valentino (Sparkle) to bring together insights for Capacity – a techoraco brand’s first State of the Sector report on the subsea industry. The report explores how the sector is evolving under unprecedented demand, driven by hyperscalers, rapid digitalisation and […]
From Mumbai to the Middle East: Carl Grivner on FLAG’s subsea expansion
FLAG Is Expanding the Future of Subsea Connectivity In a recent interview with Capacity – a techoraco brand, FLAG CEO Carl Grivner shares why the foundations for FLAG’s next phase of growth are firmly in place and why the focus is now on execution. Subsea infrastructure remains the backbone of global connectivity. Through targeted investment across the […]
Connectivity in 2026: A New Era of Transformation
Carl Grivner, CEO of FLAG, has shared his latest insights on how global connectivity is evolving in a new article for Telecom Business Review. In the article, Carl explores the trends influencing the next phase of digital infrastructure. From the rapid acceleration of AI-driven demand for subsea and data centre capacity to the growing importance […]
The key trends reshaping global connectivity in 2026
Carl Grivner, CEO of FLAG, wrote an article for The Fast Mode on the key trends reshaping global connectivity in 2026. As we look forward into 2026, five forces are shaping the future of global connectivity: AI driven infrastructure, resilience, equitable access, data trust and strategic collaboration. AI is accelerating demand for subsea and data centre […]
FLAG on the Future of Global Connectivity
Gulf Business interviewed Carl Grivner, CEO of FLAG, about the pressure global networks are facing as AI demand accelerates. This conversation reflects another important moment for FLAG as we continue to advance our strategy to build integrated, sustainable and accessible digital infrastructure across the regions we serve. The discussion highlights how FLAG’s carrier-neutral approach is […]
FLAG’s Continued Growth and Investment in India
Carl Grivner, CEO of FLAG, had a recent conversation with The Economic Times and The Economic Times Government. The coverage marks another strong moment for FLAG as we continue to accelerate our investment and growth journey in India. The articles explore FLAG’s continued investment in India’s subsea and terrestrial network infrastructure along with our future expansion […]
FLAG is Investing in India’s Digital Future.
India’s digital growth is surging, and FLAG is investing to support it. FLAG CEO, Carl Grivner, spoke to ETTelecom about our commitment to strengthen both subsea and terrestrial networks, building on recent fibre links connecting Mumbai and Chennai to Singapore, as well as planning new routes to Malaysia and Singapore. Carl emphasises that India’s rapid digital transformation presents […]
The future of subsea networks isn’t just about more cables — it’s about thinking beyond them.
In The Fast Mode, FLAG CEO Carl Grivner explores how hyperscalers, regulation, and sustainability are reshaping the subsea industry in his latest article: “The Future of Subsea Networks Belongs to Those Who Think Beyond the Cable.” With 99% of the world’s internet traffic flowing through subsea cables, powering everything from cloud and AI to finance and communication, […]
FLAG Improves Undersea Connectivity between Key Markets with Ciena WaveLogic 6
FLAG’s India Connectivity Mesh benefits from a boost in capacity To support India’s growing international connectivity demands, FLAG, previously known as GCX, is leveraging Ciena’s(NYSE: CIEN) WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) across two segments of its India Connectivity Mesh, Chennai-Singapore and Mumbai-Singapore. FLAG is using Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme solution, powered by WL6e, to upgrade capacity on these segments to […]
Update on Red Sea Cable Outage
As has been widely reported multiple subsea cables in the Red Sea have recently been damaged, with the cause understood to be accidental damage due to ship movement. A joint repair group for all impacted cables is actively coordinating, in relation to the repair process. Every effort is being made to restore services as quickly and […]