Subsea Telecommunications
Engineering and
Market Studies

NEC Technology Day

In early September 2026, NEC Corporation hosted the Pioneer Consulting team at their laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey for a Technology Day. Staying up to date on the various suppliers’ products and capabilities ensures Pioneer Consulting stays at the forefront of the industry.

Submarine Networks World 2026

Partners Gavin Tully, Philip deGuzman and Bertrand Clesca attended Submarine Networks World x Subsea Security World from September 23-24, 2026 in Singapore. The onsite team enjoyed connecting with the industry and looks forward to attending the event again in 2027.

Bertrand moderated the session “Petabit, multicore, hollowcore-what’s new and what’s next in the constant quest for capacity?” and Hasnain Ali, Pioneer Consulting’s Middle East Director of Permitting & Regulatory Affairs, moderated the panel: “Balancing security with operations in politically charged regions: Strait of Hormuz.”

Onsite Client Work in Halifax

Partner Philip deGuzman, Director of Environmental Assessment Alison Verkade, and Systems Engineer Tilda Tjäder visited Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Cordova Telecom Cooperative. Pioneer Consulting is managing the implementation of CTC’s FISH West and FISH South submarine cable systems, which will enable high-speed broadband connectivity to multiple communities within the Prince William Sound and Gulf of Alaska. IT International Telecom Inc. graciously hosted not only the Pioneer Consulting and CTC teams, but also Prysmian and Xtera.

2026 ESCA Plenary

Director of Permitting Lorraine Gray and Systems Engineer Tilda Tjäder attended the 66th European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) Plenary from September 16-17, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was great to hear about the latest insights regarding the subsea cable industry and the initiatives to protect its worldwide infrastructure.

Onsite in Ottawa, Canada

In August 2026, our team visited Ciena’s offices in Ottawa, Canada, on behalf of Trans Pacific Networks (TPN) to review delivery progress for the Echo SLTE.

Set to enter commercial service in the very near future, Echo spans over 16,000 km connecting Singapore, Indonesia, Guam, and the U.S.—making it one of the world’s longest subsea cable systems. Pioneer Consulting has supported TPN since 2017, from the initial concept and procurement phases through implementation and now operations.

Submarine Networks EMEA & Subsea Security Summit & Expo

Pioneer Consulting was very pleased to be an Association Partner for the annual subsea event from May 27-28, 2026. Gavin Tully moderated the keynote session: “AI & subsea: How is AI shaping the industry’s future,” Bertrand Clesca moderated the session “Africa: Keeping up with demand in a rapidly developing market,” and Iain Ritson moderated the session: “Repair and re-deploy: evaluating the pros and cons of extending the lifespan of subsea cables.”

Onsite Client Work

Pioneer Consulting partnered with Salience Consulting and signed an agreement with the Chilean government to conduct a feasibility study for a submarine fiber-optic cable connecting Chile to Antarctica. Pioneer Consulting’s Managing Partner Howard Kidorf conducted an extraordinary site visit to the regions in January/February 2026.

Capacity Middle East 2026

In February 2026, Managing Partner Bertrand Clesca and Director of Client Solutions Dave Marie, attending Capacity Middle East in Dubai. They enjoyed connecting and networking with several industry colleagues and look forward to seeing you again!

Pioneer Consulting Receives Award from the State of New Jersey

On May 13, 2025, Pioneer Consulting graciously accepted the Service Exporter of the Year Award presented by the New Jersey District Export Council (NJDEC) in Kenilworth, New Jersey. We are truly honored by this recognition. View more details here.