Lightstorm, a digital network infrastructure provider based in Singapore, has recently completed the integration of assets obtained from RTI Cables, significantly expanding its global subsea and terrestrial connectivity reach. This strategic move solidifies Lightstorm’s position as a key player in delivering top-notch data center networking solutions to hyperscalers, cloud providers, and multinational enterprises.
With a capacity exceeding 75 Tbps and connectivity spanning across 25 data centers, Lightstorm’s network now encompasses seven crucial markets: Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane, Guam, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
The integration of 21,000 kilometers of subsea cable systems has laid the foundation for a high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure that facilitates seamless global communication for large organizations. Lightstorm’s network offers some of the fastest routes in the industry, such as a Tokyo-to-Sydney connection covering 9,700 kilometers in just 97 milliseconds and an Australia-to-U.S. route via Guam and Hawaii stretching 14,500 kilometers in 109 milliseconds. Furthermore, Lightstorm now provides the only direct route from Singapore to the U.S. that circumvents the South China Sea, enhancing security and network resilience for global enterprises concerned about geopolitical risks.
Amajit Gupta, Group CEO and Managing Director at Lightstorm, highlighted the strategic importance of this milestone, stating, “With the integration of RTI Cables, we are not only expanding our network reach but also setting new connectivity standards for hyperscalers, enterprises, and OTT platforms seeking agile, intelligent, and high-capacity solutions. This positions us to support the next phase of digital transformation across AI, cloud, and enterprise sectors.”
Lightstorm now operates a combined terrestrial and subsea network capacity of 1,500 Tbps, connecting to over 250 data centers – including 120+ on-net locations – across 14 countries. This expanded infrastructure strengthens Lightstorm’s ability to meet the increasing global demand for low-latency, high-reliability connectivity, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing growth of cloud services, AI workloads, and digital business transformation worldwide.
