In his remarks at the Swains Island Centennial Flag Day celebration on Tuesday, Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula talked about his recent visit to the Google headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, and his meeting with the US Indo-Pacific Command.
KHJ News understands that ASG hopes to secure a connection to the Google Pacific Connect network of new submarine fiber optic cables to provide a redundant internet connection in addition to Hawaiki.
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The Governor was accompanied to the meeting with Google by one of his advisors Lewis Wolman, a former Director of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority and former Country Manager of BlueSky Communications.
On his way home, the Governor met Monday with Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
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A press release from US Indopacom said discussions included modernization of infrastructure and communication systems, deterrence of regional threats, increased interoperability and shared strategic interests.
