What we do
Vela develops, owns, and operates Cable Landing Stations that are tailored to the specific needs of cloud and content providers, carriers, and other subsea network operators. In addition to owning and managing these critical facilities, Vela provides comprehensive subsea cable landing services that address the many challenges operators face when landing a cable. From marine surveys to fronthaul and backhaul infrastructure, we offer integrated solutions that mitigate the complexities of cable landings.
Our approach is built on deep local knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships. We minimize the risks of delays and cost overruns in the initial development of landing stations, while being committed to the operational and commercial success of the cables throughout their lifespan.
What sets us apart
Delivering tailored solutions for subsea cable systems through innovative partnerships and ownership of integrated infrastructure.
- Our focus
- Vela owns and operates subsea cable solutions tailored to the unique technical and financial needs of operators. Our focused approach optimizes connectivity, resilience, and operational efficiency for our customers.
- Our scope
- Vela offers integrated solutions for marine, terrestrial, and cable landing station (CLS) infrastructure. Our integrated approach ensures seamless connectivity from the ocean floor to inland networks, delivering a unified infrastructure solution.
- Our partners
- Vela works with experienced co-development partners to create site solutions that meet the unique needs of subsea cable projects. This collaboration ensures deep regional insights and insightful navigation of regulatory and technical challenges.
- Our investors
- Vela is backed by Columbia Capital and Digital Realty, blending investment expertise with data center leadership. This partnership provides strong financial support, industry insights, and extensive resources, empowering Vela to deliver exceptional solutions.
More about our scope
Our facilities and expertise
Vela owns and operates critical infrastructure for subsea cable landings, providing end-to-end management and supporting services across the key components needed for optimal landing points.
- Cable Landing Stations (CLS).
- Vela develops, owns and operates purpose-built landing stations to house PFE (Power Feed Equipment) and SLTE (Submarine Line Terminal Equipment).
- Shore end.
- Vela provides specialized shore-end services, including the installation of beach manholes, ocean ground beds, and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) bores, as the cable transitions from sea to land.
- Fronthaul.
- Our services include the fronthaul, where we take care of planning, permitting, construction, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring robust connections between the cable landing station and the Beach Manhole.
- Backhaul.
- We support the backhaul process, interfacing with terrestrial networks to ensure efficient and reliable data transport from cable landing stations to key network hubs.
- Marine services.
- We provide cable route studies, permitting, environmental impact assessments, fisheries liaison, and offshore surveys, ensuring the landfall is compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Data centres.
- In select locations, Vela designs, owns, and operates carrier-neutral data centres, providing seamless integration with an interconnection ecosystem.
The problems that we solve:
At Vela, we comprehend the challenges that subsea cable owners encounter during the project planning, installation and operational phases of a system. We’re dedicated to delivering cable landing stations that address these precise challenges.
- Project delays.
- Leveraging an efficient supply chain, strategic partnerships, and well-funded investors, Vela is optimally positioned to deliver projects on time.
- Capacity constraints.
- Vela’s scalable infrastructure supports long-term growth, ensuring you can continue to increase capacity over the lifetime of the cable system.
- Regional knowledge deficit.
- Vela’s expert local knowledge enables effective navigation of regional issues, such as permitting and power supply sourcing, ensuring smooth and compliant project execution.
- Complexity.
- By focusing on end-to-end subsea cable landing solutions across multiple geographies, and including related marine and terrestrial infrastructure, Vela simplifies operations for subsea cable owners.
- Budget constraints.
- Vela enables customers to choose the optimal balance between OPEX and CAPEX, aligning financial strategies with operational needs.