Recent incidents, such as breaking Cinia Oy’s C-Lion1 undersea cable, have highlighted the critical role of international telecommunications connections. DNA provides peace of mind for its customers with resilient, redundant routes by land and sea. DNA's customers' connections remain operational, even when one route is disrupted.
“When something unexpected happens in the world, our customers can feel confident. Our network is designed to withstand disruptions and ensure business continuity,” says Assi Oikari, Vice President of Wholesale at DNA.
Did the recent undersea cable disruptions affect DNA?
“Some of DNA’s traffic has been routed through the C-Lion1 cable. However, the cable's breaking has not significantly affected our customers’ connections or their quality. In such cases, traffic to Europe is automatically rerouted,” explains Seppo Pekonen, Vice President of Security at DNA.
DNA has several independent routes abroad
DNA routes customer traffic abroad through multiple independent sea and land routes, some fully owned and managed by DNA. These parallel and redundant routes secure network performance even during exceptional disruptions.
“To secure society's operation and security of supply, we have invested heavily in improving the fault tolerance of our international connections,” Pekonen notes.
DNA’s own cables, equipment spaces, and extensive backbone network make managing connectivity straightforward for customers. Since the same operator is responsible for the operation, managing things is simple and efficient. With DNA, you know that you are dealing directly with the owner of the connections.
Nordic cooperation as the backbone of connection reliability
When it comes to Internet connections, Finland is like a lonely island – that's why consistently operational, worry-free connections to the outside world are vital for companies' business. Since DNA is part of the Norwegian Telenor Group, Nordic and global cooperation in connections has strengthened even more in recent years. DNA’s Finnish fibre network, undersea cables, and Telenor’s nearly 200,000-kilometer expanding fibre-optic network ensure seamless and resilient connectivity.
“Businesses are looking for reliable solutions from operators. If needed, our customers can further enhance their resilience by acquiring dedicated backup connections, ensuring service continuity even if primary routes face disruptions,” Pekonen adds.
Cyber resilience is the foundation of all business
Fortunately, breakage or damage to an undersea cable is rare. However, cyber threats have become more common these days, raising a growing concern about securing business continuity in many organisations in various industries. The journey towards strengthening cyber resilience begins with a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
“Preparedness must be a top priority for every organisation. Key steps include risk assessments, vulnerability management, and securing connections. We encourage companies to practice for exceptional situations and develop contingency plans,” Oikari advises.
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