Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and OMS Group today announced they have signed a major contract with Intra-Asia Marine Networks Co., Ltd. (I-AM NW), the new company formed by NTT Data Group Company, Sumitomo Corporation, and JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd to supply and install the Intra-Asia Marine (I-AM) Cable system.
The large-scale submarine communication cable system will connect Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, with additional connectivity to Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan. The system is designed to support the region’s growing demand for secure, high-speed connectivity and to strengthen network resilience through diversified routes, including multiple landing stations in Japan.
The I-AM Cable system will incorporate Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) functionality to enable remote adjustment of wavelength bandwidth by route and will adopt Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) technology, accommodating up to 16 fiber pairs (32 cores). Together, these technologies enable a total capacity of approximately 320 terabits per second (initial design).
Under the agreement, ASN will supply the submarine cable system and associated equipment, and OMS Group will lead the marine installation, drawing on its experience in complex subsea deployments across the Asia-Pacific region.
Alain Biston, President & CEO, Alcatel Submarine Networks said “we are laying the foundation for Asia’s digital transformation, ensuring resilience, scalability, and performance for decades to come. We are deeply honored by the continued trust placed in ASN by leading regional players. This project is a testament to our long-standing commitment to Asia’s connectivity future.”
Datuk Lim Soon Foo, Founder and Executive Chairman, OMS Group, said: “This contract demonstrates the success of our portfolio transformation, driven by a commitment to quality excellence execution, to support system owners in Asia-Pacific and to advantageously position the OMS Group for the next phase of global digital infrastructure. We look forward to leveraging our recognized expertise in marine installations to support I-AM NW in implementing a system that will ensure connectivity across key Asian markets.
“The launch of I-AM NW marks a significant step in strengthening Asia’s digital infrastructure,” said Yoshio Sato, CEO at I-AM NW, “This project reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, flexible connectivity solutions that empower businesses and drive digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific region.”
I-AM Cable system overview
Total design capacity: Approximately 320 Tbps (initial design)
Total cable length: Approximately 8,100 km
Planned landing points: Japan (Chiba, Mie, Fukuoka), Malaysia (Johor, Kuching – Sarawak), Singapore, and South Korea
Construction completion: Early fiscal year 2029 (planned)
About Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN)
With over 160 years of history and 80% ownership by the French State Investment Agency (APE), Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) is a major player in the submarine cable industry, with more than 850,000 km of submerged optical systems deployed worldwide – equivalent to 21 times the Earth’s circumference. With its 3 factories located in Europe and an exclusive fleet of 7 cable-laying vessels spread across the globe, ASN develops, designs, deploys, and maintains turnkey submarine transmission systems for telecommunications operators, content & service providers (OTT), as well as offshore oil and gas applications. With a complete portfolio of services and a unique expertise, ASN meets specific and growing demands of its clients to deliver ever-increasing connectivity across the seas and oceans.
Media contact
Paul Ballet
Alcatel Submarine Networks
+337 88 63 04 40
About OMS Group
OMS Group is a global, neutral and integrated digital infrastructure service provider. OMS Group has two key divisions, OMS Telco and LitUp Network, enabling the Group to provide sustainable, end-to-end solutions across the digital infrastructure value chain.
The OMS Telco division encompasses Submarine Cable Installation, Installation Support, and Marine Maintenance. This delivers a full suite of marine services including, installation and repair of deep and shallow water fibre-optic cable systems, shore end installation, engineering, project management, permitting, subsea surveys and maintenance of systems. OMS Telco delivers this capability using the 5 owned, currently active Cable Vessels, with 4 New vessels under construction.
LitUp Network, the Interconnect Managed Services division, encompasses Cable Landing Stations, Network Backhaul, Data Centre Connectivity and Fibre ownership. This delivers licensed terrestrial services to complement the OMS Telco division and enable the full suite of integrated digital infrastructure services.
Media contact
Ellerique Shamsuddin
OMS Group
+603 5569 3881
ellerique.shamsuddin@opticmarine.com
