AWS Global Infrastructure and Sustainability Blog

Category: Networking & Content Delivery

Sta’O’Nuk: How a new transpacific subsea cable will reshape cloud connectivity between North America and Japan

Subsea cables are the unseen circulatory system of the modern internet. Thinner than a garden hose yet carrying 99% of all international data, these fiber optic lines crisscross ocean floors connecting continents, economies, and people.To meet ever-increasing demands for bandwidth, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is developing Sta’O’Nuk, a new low latency, high-capacity subsea fiber optic […]

How a new AWS optical network solution delivers unmatched scale and efficiency across its global infrastructure

The custom-built Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) transponder from AWS delivers 73% more bandwidth than the previous version, while reducing power consumption by nearly 35% When you stream a movie, make an online purchase, or use a cloud-based application, your data travels across vast networks of fiber optic cables spanning cities, countries, and continents. Behind […]

AWS re:Invent 2025: Complete Guide to Global Infrastructure and Sustainability

AWS re:Invent 2025 returns to Las Vegas, Nevada on December 1, uniting AWS builders, customers, partners, and IT professionals from across the globe. This year’s event offers you exclusive access to compelling customer stories and insights from AWS leadership as they tackle today’s most critical challenges, including generative AI and sustainable computing practices. Discover cutting-edge […]