Case Study: Southern Cross Cable Network achieves rapid threat detection and cable protection with FiberSense DigitalAsset™

Southern Cross Cable Network avoids 4,281 cable threats with FiberSense

Southern Cross Cable Network (SCCN), a leading provider of internet capacity between Australia and the rest of the world, faced the challenge of protecting its critical terrestrial fiber optic cables in Sydney from constant threats like construction and digging. Their existing methods could only identify breaks after a service disruption occurred. To achieve greater security and assure service continuity, SCCN partnered with vendor FiberSense.

FiberSense implemented its DigitalAsset™ threat detection service, which uses vibration detection technology to turn the cables themselves into sensors that provide 24/7 early warnings of nearby activity. This solution provided SCCN with immediate alerts and precise location data, allowing them to dispatch targeted patrols to prevent damage. The results included the avoidance of 4,281 unplanned threats in one year, rapid repair when needed, and millions of dollars in savings, providing SCCN with complete asset mapping and extra protection for its network.

Southern Cross Cable Network