Global Network

The Network is structured as a set of interdependent sites rather than a single consolidated facility. This configuration supports operational resilience by reducing exposure to localised disruption, supply constraints, and regional volatility.

Distribution enables capacity to be managed as a system, with workloads, maintenance, and operational priorities coordinated across regions in line with network-wide standards.

Sites operate within defined parameters while contributing to shared continuity objectives.

Geographic distribution is guided by environmental, infrastructural, and governance considerations rather than proximity to demand centres. Locations are selected based on the availability of stable energy systems, climate conditions that support efficient operation, and regulatory environments compatible with long-horizon infrastructure.

Cold-region sites benefit from natural thermal advantages and proximity to established northern energy and transmission systems.

This approach prioritises predictability and durability over immediacy.

The Network is integrated with existing long-haul connectivity corridors, including northern transatlantic and intercontinental routes that have historically supported research, government, and critical infrastructure traffic.

Rather than relying on single paths, connectivity is designed around multiple physically diverse routes to support redundancy, maintenance, and fault tolerance.

Where required, additional capacity is provisioned through parallel links and upgraded landing infrastructure to support predictable latency and sustained throughput.

Coordination across regions is achieved through shared operational standards, common monitoring frameworks, and centralised planning functions.

Network-level coordination supports maintenance scheduling, system upgrades, and capacity planning without requiring uniform physical design.

This balance enables flexibility while preserving system coherence.

Resilience is treated as a system property rather than a feature of individual sites. Load redistribution, phased maintenance, and capacity buffers are planned at the network level.

This approach reduces the operational impact of localised disruption and supports continuity under a wide range of environmental and infrastructural conditions.

Information regarding specific locations, site counts, and technical configurations is published selectively. Disclosure is governed by security considerations, regulatory requirements, and agreements with regional partners.

Public communications focus on system-level principles rather than site-level detail. This reflects the Network’s responsibility to balance transparency with operational integrity.

Further information about oversight and reporting is available under Governance Overview.