Lightstorm Expands AI and Cloud Network with RTI Cables

Singapore-based digital network infrastructure provider Lightstorm has successfully completed the integration of assets acquired from RTI Cables, significantly expanding its global subsea and terrestrial connectivity footprint. This strategic move positions Lightstorm as a key player in delivering high-performance data center networking solutions to hyperscalers, cloud providers, and multinational enterprises.

With over 75 Tbps of capacity and connectivity across more than 25 data centers, Lightstorm’s network now spans seven critical markets: Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane, Guam, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Singapore.

The newly integrated 21,000 kilometers of subsea cable systems form the backbone of a high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure, enabling seamless global communication for large organizations. The network boasts some of the industry’s fastest routes, including a Tokyo-to-Sydney connection that covers 9,700 kilometers in just 97 milliseconds, and an Australia-to-U.S. route via Guam and Hawaii covering 14,500 kilometers in 109 milliseconds. Additionally, Lightstorm now offers the only direct route from Singapore to the U.S. that bypasses the South China Sea, providing enhanced security and network resilience for global enterprises concerned about geopolitical risks.

Hyperscalers, Enterprises, OTT Platforms

Amajit Gupta, Group CEO and Managing Director at Lightstorm, emphasized the strategic significance of this development, stating, “With the integration of RTI Cables, we are not only expanding our network reach but also redefining 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 rising 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.