Xtera, Fortress Solutions to Enhance Longevity of Subsea Cables

Xtera has formed a partnership with Fortress Solutions to enhance the longevity of its subsea cable systems.

Fortress Solutions will enable Xtera to reduce the turnaround time on legacy equipment and provide a high level of service for its customers, the company explained.

With support from Fortress Solutions, Xtera will expedite Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), allowing the company to focus its resources on new customers and projects while increasing manufacturing capacity at Xtera’s contract manufacturers.

“At Xtera, we are committed to supporting the full lifespan of both new and existing submarine cable systems,” explains Keith Henderson, founder and chief operating officer, Xtera.  “We are very excited to partner with Fortress Solutions to maintain our subsea cable systems utilizing its ISO-certified equipment services.”

Brendon Mills, CEO, president and managing partner, Fortress Solutions, said: “Through this partnership, we are delighted to expand Xtera’s capability to maintain its submarine and Optima  platforms, while affording them the opportunity to increase focus on customers’ immediate needs.”