GTA sent a 10-member delegation, including executive leadership, to Bali, Indonesia, for BATIC 2026, where they joined more than 2,700 delegates from 67 countries representing 760 companies.
According to GTA, BATIC brought together telecommunications providers, technology companies and infrastructure operators from across the region. The event hosted by PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) focused on connectivity and digital infrastructure.
GTA said the event was an opportunity for its Guam-based team to be exposed to the global communications community and gain insight into the growing demand for data across Southeast Asia.
"With more trans-Pacific submarine cables in development, Guam is well-positioned for future cable landings and to strengthen its role as a major connectivity and data hub between Asia and the United States," GTA said.
GTA's relationship with Telin dates back to 2016 through participation in the consortium for the Southeast Asia-United States submarine cable system which lands at GTA's Cable Landing Station in Piti.
"SEA-US connects Indonesia, the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii and California, providing a critical trans-Pacific connection between Asia and the United States," GTA said.
GTA said it operates four data centers, including GU1 and GU2 in Piti, GU3 in Alupang, Guam and HMB IX in Hermosa Beach, California. GTA said its fiber, subsea connectivity and cable landing infrastructure are capable of supporting the region's growing digital infrastructure needs.
“Customers are looking at us again to build and operate reliable cable stations and data centers,” Certeza said. “We want to make sure Guam is ready for that demand and continues to play an important role in the region’s connectivity future.”
