Xylem takes pumping to next level A case study in submarine cable burial There are many services we use in everyday life that are taken for granted. Surfing the internet, sending emails and talking to family members in foreign countries are all possible at the touch of a button, often without us realising and appreciating the technology involved that enables us to perform these tasks. There is a common misconception that most international communications are routed via satellites. In fact, over 95 per cent of this traffic is actually routed via submarine. The transfer of information via these cables is not only cheaper but also quicker than using satellite. In locations close to shore and in fishing grounds, these cables are buried under the seabed to help protect them from damage. There a

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