Wfn Strategies

WFN Strategies is an industry-leading consultancy specializing in the planning, procurement, and implementation of submarine cable systems. With a rich history and a team of seasoned experts, WFN Strategies has been serving the telecoms industry for two decades. We are committed to delivering world-class quality of service without the premium price tag, providing cost-effective solutions that support projects at any stage from planning to commissioning.

Our clients include commercial, governmental, and offshore energy companies throughout the world. We take pride in our long-standing relationships with these organizations, which are a testament to the quality of services we have provided.

Industry-Leading Accreditations

WFN Strategies is an accredited consultancy, holding industry-leading accreditations such as ISO 9001:2015 Quality, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental, ISO 27001:2013 Information Security, and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. These accreditations ensure that our processes and systems meet the highest standards in the industry, providing our clients with the confidence and peace of mind they deserve.

Services Overview

At WFN Strategies, we offer a wide range of services that support the entire lifecycle of submarine cable systems, from concept to reality. Our services include:

• System Planning & Design: Our experts provide comprehensive system planning and design services, including route planning, system architecture, and cable system specifications.

• Procurement & Adjudication: We offer procurement and adjudication services, including request for proposal (RFP) preparation, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation.

• Client Representation: We provide client representation services, including lender due diligence, contract and permit reviews, and construction and installation monitoring.

• Marine Mammal Observers: Our marine mammal observers ensure that all marine mammal protection guidelines are followed during cable installation.

• Maintenance Planning: We offer maintenance planning services, including preventive maintenance programs, spare parts management, and repair and recovery planning.

• Due Diligence & Valuation: Our due diligence and valuation services include technical, commercial, and financial due diligence, as well as valuation of submarine cable systems.

• Projects: Our team has successfully completed over 139 telecoms projects, with 75 international clients and 34 inter-platform systems.

At WFN Strategies, we understand the cable system's life cycle from concept to reality and provide experienced support without compromising quality or value. Our PM 2.0 Project Dashboards provide advanced management, secure 24/7 access, and effective collaboration services. Our industry experience and expertise are unparalleled, with over 139 completed telecoms projects and 75 international clients.

What Our Clients Have to Say

We have a long-standing relationship with WFN that works very well and is a testament to the quality of the services we have received. - Laurent Le Breton, CFO BW Digital Limited

APTelecom has had the pleasure of working with WFN Strategies and would highly recommend the team at WFN Strategies. From start to finish the team is professional and can assist any client to meet the needs in the submarine cable space. - Eric R. Handa, CEO & Co-Founder APTelecom Pte Ltd

We are pleased to formally kick off the Leif Erikson project together with WFN. We are dedicated to our vision - racing to bring sustainable infrastructure to a global audience, and the Leif Erikson project is an important enabler for continued growth in clean, green, and sustainable data processing. - Peder Naerboe, Founder & Executive Chair Bulk Fiber Networks AS

WFN provided strong technical expertise and also commercial knowledge to Desarrollo Pais. WFN was professional and expert in their knowledge and accomplished successfully and efficiently what was required in our Humboldt submarine cable project. - Natalia Lopez, Digital Project Manager Desarrollo Pais