Seismic Shift

One Global Investment Bank’s Path to Uninterrupted APAC Operations Amidst Cable Chaos

How NTT helped one multinational investment bank improve its APAC network stability and deliver earthquake-proof IEPL for mission-critical financial services.

Network stability isn't just a convenience for a multinational investment bank with a significant presence in the Asia-Pacific region—it's the lifeblood of their operations. But when a surge in undersea cable cuts threatened to disrupt their APAC network, they knew they needed a seismic shift in their connectivity strategy.

Post-pandemic, cable cuts in Asia skyrocketed, particularly from December to April. The bank needed an IEPL (International Ethernet Private Line) solution that was resilient and virtually immune to the region's geological and environmental challenges.

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The NTT Advantage: A Rock-Solid Foundation

Enter NTT, a global leader in communications technology with a proven track record in delivering robust, high-availability networks. Their solution for the bank was a multi-pronged approach designed to overcome the unique challenges of the APAC region:

Earthquake-Proof Cable Landing

By selecting a cable landing on the western coast of Japan with a pristine 20-year earthquake record, NTT minimised the risk of seismic disruptions.

Unwavering Hong Kong-Japan Route

NTT's Hong Kong-Japan route boasted an impressive 65-month streak of zero outages, providing the bedrock of stability that the bank needed.

Cruise Channel Cable for Hong Kong-Singapore

To bolster APAC connectivity further, NTT recommended a Hong Kong-Singapore route via a Cruise Channel cable, renowned for its minimal outages due to close monitoring.

Uninterrupted Operations, Unmatched Confidence

The results were transformative. The bank saw a dramatic improvement in network availability, not just on the Hong Kong-Japan route but across the entire APAC region. The benefits were immediate and far-reaching:

Reduced Downtime

Mission-critical financial services remained uninterrupted, even in natural disasters.
Reduced Downtime

Enhanced Customer Experience

Clients experienced seamless access to the bank’s services, fostering trust and loyalty.
Enhanced Customer Experience

Operational Efficiency

Employees could collaborate and execute transactions without the fear of network disruptions, boosting productivity.
Operational Efficiency

Competitive Advantage

The bank's unwavering network stability became a crucial differentiator in the fiercely competitive APAC market.
Competitive Advantage

Unmatched Network Reliability

The NTT solution ensured uninterrupted operations, even amid earthquakes and cable cuts.
Unmatched Network Reliability

Regional Connectivity

The multi-route approach strengthened connectivity across the entire APAC region.
Regional Connectivity

Peace of Mind

The bank gained the confidence to focus on its core business, knowing its network was safe.
Peace of Mind

For the bank, partnering with NTT wasn't just about solving a network challenge but forging a strategic alliance with a trusted advisor. NTT's expertise, commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach proved invaluable in delivering a solution that exceeded expectations.

Experience the confidence of uninterrupted operations, even in natural disasters. Contact NTT and let us build a network that empowers you to focus on what matters most - your business.