Subudhi Consulting Group

While the Tohoku Earthquake on March 11th damaged transpacific communications systems, Pacific Crossing has not only met the challenge of recovering the PC-1 North route which links Japan and the United States, but the company has also upgraded and enhanced the system’s transpacific capacity and Ethernet service offering.

Pacific Crossing is owned by NTT Communications, the parent company of SCG client NTT America.

Pacific Crossing Announces PC-1 North Route Repair and Recovery Completion

May 26, 2011 12:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Leading Transpacific Submarine Cable Upgraded to Meet Exponential Growth Requirements

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pacific Crossing, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation and operator of the transpacific submarine cable system PC-1, has completed repair on the PC-1 North route which links Ajigaura, Japan with Harbour Pointe, Washington. The North and West routes of PC-1 were damaged during the Tohoku Earthquake on March 11, 2011. The West route is expected to be restored in late June.

“The PC-1 North route not only recovered from the earthquake, but we increased capacity to support further traffic growth, especially for financial industry customers who deploy time sensitive applications on our cable systems.”

Pacific Crossing is experiencing exponential demand for bandwidth on the PC-1 cable system due to the industry leading low latency it offers between the United States and Japan. To keep ahead of customer demand, the cable restoration is accompanied by an upgrade of the system capacity and the enhancement of the company’s Ethernet service offering. Following the upgrade of the PC-1 system in 2010, which pushed the lit capacity of the cable over the 1.3Tbps (terabits per second) mark, Pacific Crossing has now added additional wavelengths to boost transpacific capacity to 1.8Tbps.

“Pacific Crossing has successfully recovered its service on PC-1 North route despite its extensive damage near the epicenter of the Tohoku earthquake on March 11,” said Mr. Takahiro Sumimoto, chief executive officer of Pacific Crossing. “The PC-1 North route not only recovered from the earthquake, but we increased capacity to support further traffic growth, especially for financial industry customers who deploy time sensitive applications on our cable systems.”

As an NTT Communications company, Pacific Crossing provides the highest quality network infrastructure with the lowest latency between the United States and Japan, including extensive backhaul and Internet networks at both ends.

Mr. Sumimoto added, “We will continue the restoration work on PC-1 West until we fully recover our cable system. Pacific Crossing will keep investing in our network infrastructure and services in order to further strengthen our high quality offerings.”

Key specifications of the PC-1 Trans-Pacific System

Total length: 21,000km
Configuration: Protected ring & wavelengths
Systems architecture: DWDM on 4 fiber pairs
Landing stations: Harbour Pointe, WA; Grover Beach, CA; Ajigaura, Japan; Shima, Japan

About Pacific Crossing

Pacific Crossing owns and operates the transpacific, subsea fiber-optic network ring, PC-1, connecting the United States and Japan. The 21,000km PC-1 submarine cable system offers the highest reliability and the lowest latency across the Pacific. Supported by extensive backhaul into major U.S. and Japanese cities, Pacific Crossing’s infrastructure offers seamless interconnection to virtually every major international network operator for onward global access. The company delivers state-of-the-art capacity and managed network services at competitive prices to a growing customer base of carriers and media and information transport-intensive enterprise customers. The company is registered in the United States and Japan, with principal offices in San Francisco, United States and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, please visit www.pc1.com.

About NTT Communications Corporation

NTT Communications provides a broad range of global networks, management solutions and IT services to customers worldwide. The company is renowned for reliable, high-quality security, hosting, voice, data and IP services, as well as expertise in managed networks and leadership in IPv6 transit technology. NTT Communications’ extensive infrastructure includes Arcstar Global IP-VPN and Global e-VLAN, as well as a Tier 1 IP backbone reaching more than 150 countries in partnership with major Internet service providers, and secure data centers in Asia, North America and Europe. NTT Communications is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, one of the world’s largest telecoms with listings on the Tokyo, London and New York stock exchanges.

Please visit http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html.

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The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), the networking industry’s premier independent third-party proving ground for developing technologies, and an SCG client, recently launched “Testing the Limits,” a blog featured on the Test & Measurement World website.

Written by the technical staff of the UNH-IOL, “Testing the Limits” gives insight into interoperability and standards conformance for data communications, telecom and storage technologies. Each week, the UNH-IOL will post on topics discussing various technologies tested by the Lab.

The inaugural post of “Testing the Limits,” “Tales from the Test Lab,” introduces readers to the UNH-IOL and addresses the Lab’s goals and objectives for the blog. Providing an instructive point of view, the blog will share the Lab’s testing experience in networking and data storage technologies. Readers are encouraged to participate by sharing their thoughts and comments.

The UNH-IOL’s partnership with Test & Measurement World is a result of the Lab’s public relations program.

Subudhi Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Jackie Strouse has joined SCG as a program coordinator. After graduating from the University of Richmond and successfully completing SCG’s internship program, Jackie came aboard as a full-time team member.

“I’m really excited to assume a greater role within the agency,” said Jackie. “The internship allowed me to gain valuable experience in public relations, and I look forward to future professional growth and development as I take on more responsibilities at SCG.”

For the past four years, Dave Gau, president of Richmond-based ShaveFX, has organized a fund raising event for St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The organization is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

The Before Shot

Three years ago Dave brought the event to the halls of the Superior Production Exchange. With the motto of, “Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids’ Cancer,” Dave and his team at ShaveFX recruit men, women and children to participate. The participants, who each shave their heads on the day of the event, raise money from friends and family. All proceeds are donated to St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The After Shot

Yesterday, members of the Richmond community and representatives from businesses inside the Exchange joined together as more than a dozen men and young boys said goodbye to their lovely locks. Although there were not any female participants this time, there have been several in years past. Even Ridley tried to join in the excitement!

“It’s amazing how it has picked up so much steam over the years. This year we’ve raised over $13,500 with 17 participants, more than doubling last year’s total,” said Gau. “The enthusiasm and the generosity of everyone involved is contagious and inspiring.”

Mrs. Gau, known around the Exchange for her delightful dishes, catered the event. The crowd indulged in a tasty array of snacks and desserts.

Click here to watch SCG’s interview with Dave Gau of ShaveFX

Subudhi Consulting Group (SCG) attended the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s (GRCC) 51st annual picnic, Schmooza Palooza. A tradition in the Richmond business community, this year’s Schmooza Palooza was held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico, VA. The Garden provided an ideal backdrop for an evening of networking, food, live music and a silent auction.

With attendance of approximately 1,000 business leaders from the Richmond area, Schmooza Palooza gave SCG the opportunity to connect with other businesses in a casual, relaxed setting. In addition, the event featured vendor display booths, providing information about various programs, services, entertainment outlets and businesses located in the region.

“We really enjoyed our first time attending the GRCC’s Schmooza Palooza,” said SCG Account Executive Christine Carlson. “The great conversation, delicious food and picturesque atmosphere made for the perfect evening.”