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OUR INSFRASTRUCTURE
Next-Generation Infrastructure for a High-Growth Market
Athena is building infrastructure designed for:
Exponential data growth
Cloud expansion
Regional interconnection
AI and compute workloads
Subsea cable
A New Layer of Connectivity
Athena is building infrastructure designed for:
Exponential data growth
Cloud expansion
AI and compute workloads
Technical Architecture
-8 Fiber Pair System
-24 Tbps per pair (design capacity)
-192 Tbps total capacity
-SDM (Space Division Multiplexing) architecture
-400G+ wavelength support
-ROADM-enabled branching for flexible routing
-Open cable model for multi-operator access
Performance & Design
-Ultra-low latency route optimized for cloud and satellite traffic
-Protected shore-end with armored segments
-Integrated landing with Athena data center and terrestrial backbone
Deployment Timeline
-System ready for service: Q1 2027
-Marine operations: 2026–2027
-Landing stations: Dar es Salaam + regional integration
Connectivity
-Links: Marseille – Singapore – Tanzania – South Africa
-Only licensed extension of PEACE cable in Tanzania
Deployment Timeline
-System ready for service: Q1 2027
-Marine operations: 2026–2027
-Landing stations: Dar es Salaam + regional integration
Connectivity
-Links: Marseille – Singapore – Tanzania – South Africa
-Only licensed extension of PEACE cable in Tanzania
Performance & Design
-Ultra-low latency route optimized for cloud and satellite traffic
-Protected shore-end with armored segments
-Integrated landing with Athena data center and terrestrial backbone
Technical Architecture
-8 Fiber Pair System
-24 Tbps per pair (design capacity)
-192 Tbps total capacity
-SDM (Space Division Multiplexing) architecture
-400G+ wavelength support
-ROADM-enabled branching for flexible routing
-Open cable model for multi-operator access
Technical Architecture
-8 Fiber Pair System
-24 Tbps per pair (design capacity)
-192 Tbps total capacity
-SDM (Space Division Multiplexing) architecture
-400G+ wavelength support
-ROADM-enabled branching for flexible routing
-Open cable model for multi-operator access
Deployment Timeline
-System ready for service: Q1 2027
-Marine operations: 2026–2027
-Landing stations: Dar es Salaam + regional integration
Deployment Timeline
-System ready for service: Q1 2027
-Marine operations: 2026–2027
-Landing stations: Dar es Salaam + regional integration
Connectivity
-Links: Marseille – Singapore – Tanzania – South Africa
-Only licensed extension of PEACE cable in Tanzania
Performance & Design
-Ultra-low latency route optimized for cloud and satellite traffic
-Protected shore-end with armored segments
-Integrated landing with Athena data center and terrestrial backbone
Technical Architecture
-8 Fiber Pair System
-24 Tbps per pair (design capacity)
-192 Tbps total capacity
-SDM (Space Division Multiplexing) architecture
-400G+ wavelength support
-ROADM-enabled branching for flexible routing
-Open cable model for multi-operator access
Performance & Design
-Ultra-low latency route optimized for cloud and satellite traffic
-Protected shore-end with armored segments
-Integrated landing with Athena data center and terrestrial backbone
Connectivity
-Links: Marseille – Singapore – Tanzania – South Africa
-Only licensed extension of PEACE cable in Tanzania
Mission-Critical Infrastructure at the Core of the Network
Athena’s Tier IV data center serves as the interconnection anchor for subsea, terrestrial, cloud, and satellite ecosystems.
Tier IV Data Center
A New Layer of Connectivity
Mission-Critical Infrastructure at the Core of the Network
Athena’s Tier IV data center serves as the interconnection anchor for subsea, terrestrial, cloud, and satellite ecosystems.
Key Specifications
-Tier IV architecture — fault-tolerant, concurrently maintainable
-99.995% uptime SLA design
Phase 1:
-250 racks
-3 MW IT load
Phase 2:
-600 racks
-7 MW scalable capacity
Power & Cooling
-2N power redundancy (dual utility + generators + battery systems)
-2N cooling infrastructure (high-efficiency air-cooled systems)
INTERCONNECTION
-Carrier-neutral MMR
-Open access to telecom operators, hyperscalers, and satellite providers
Sustainability
-Target PUE < 1.4
-Renewable energy integration
-Green building standards
Security & Compliance
-24/7 monitoring
-Biometric access
-ISO 27001 / 9001 / 14001 / 45001
Network Integration
-Direct connection to Waya cable
-Integration with national fiber backbone
-Lowest-latency routing to regional and global hubs
Security & Compliance
-24/7 monitoring
-Biometric access
-ISO 27001 / 9001 / 14001 / 45001
Sustainability
-Target PUE < 1.4
-Renewable energy integration
-Green building standards
Power & Cooling
-2N power redundancy (dual utility + generators + battery systems)
-2N cooling infrastructure (high-efficiency air-cooled systems)
INTERCONNECTION
-Carrier-neutral MMR
-Open access to telecom operators, hyperscalers, and satellite providers
Key Specifications
-Tier IV architecture — fault-tolerant, concurrently maintainable
-99.995% uptime SLA design
Phase 1:
-250 racks
-3 MW IT load
Phase 2:
-600 racks
-7 MW scalable capacity
