The Next Leap in Optical Transport: 400G

The next leap in optical transport will take us to 400G, says Dr. Jens Rasmussen, Director, Photonic Systems Labs at Fujitsu Laboratories.  This will bring several keep benefits in operational savings and capital savings.  400G cards will be software-definable to enable a flexible mix of bit rates and thereby simplify inventory management. The leap to 400G is also about transporting more data on a single fiber. Fujitsu R&D is...

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SK Telecom Tests 3-Band LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation

SK Telecom has successfully tested LTE-Advanced 3 Band Carrier Aggregation (CA) technology. The technology aggregates 3 bands – 20MHz+10MHz +10MHz – to support speeds of up to 300Mbps. Client devices will need chipsets capable of aggregating 3 bands. SK Telecom said its testing help advance the global standardization process for LTE-Advanced 3 band CA. “With the successful development of “LTE-Advanced 3 Band CA”, SK Telecom further strengthens...

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Verizon Adds MPLS Nodes in 10 Countries

Verizon announced the extension of its IP/MPLS network in ten additional countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, Madagascar, Mauritius and Tunisia. Additional POPs were added in Chennai, India, and another one in Johannesburg, South Africa. Verizon's Private IP capabilities now reach more than 150 countries and territories. “We go where our customers grow,” said Mike Palmer, vice president of strategic solutions, Verizon...

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Telstra Upgrades Key Submarine Cable Routes with Infinera

Telstra is upgrading multiple ultra-long haul submarine cable routes using Infinera's DTN-X platform. Infinera said its Intelligent Transport Network will enable Telstra to quickly deploy 10G, 40G and 100G Ethernet and OTN services on: Telstra Endeavour – a 9,124 kilometre submarine cable connecting Sydney and Hawaii; Telstra’s Designated Fibre Pair on the Asia America Gateway (AAG) submarine cable connecting Hawaii and California; and Reach...

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Licensing Terms Announced for HEVC (aka H.265 and MPEG-H Part 2)

A group of 25 companies have agreed on license terms for the High Efficiency Video Coding (also known as H.265 and MPEG-H Part 2). HEVC is designed to improve video coding efficiency for the benefit of Internet and mobile service providers.  It is also expected to deliver next generation higher resolution HDTV video displays for 4K and 8K Ultra High Definition TV (UHDTV). Some key elements of the HEVC Patent Portfolio License, which is...

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Avantel Picks NSN for LTE Launch in Colombia

Avantel, a new entrant in Colombia’s LTE landscape, has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks to supply the complete infrastructure for its LTE network. NSN will provide the complete suite of radio and core network equipment along with, as well as build and operate services so that subscribers in Bogota can enjoy a host of advanced mobile broadband services. “We aim to transform Colombia’s communications landscape with this next-generation LTE...

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Telekom Malaysia Implements Level 3's CDN

Level 3 Communications will provide Telekom Malaysia with capabilities to locally cache high-demand content on its network to enhance Internet connectivity, network efficiency, reliability and security. As an extension of its high-speed Internet services, Level 3's Internet Localization service combines the company's content delivery network (CDN) with deep edge caching and high-speed IP to efficiently route traffic on TM's network. "The rapidly...

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Siklu Reports Growing E-band Millimeter Wave Backhaul Sales in 2013

Siklu reported double-digit growth in sales of its EtherHaul E-band millimeter wave backhaul system in 2013. The company says it sold more than 6,500 EtherHaul units in 2013, to service providers, operators and private networks. Siklu estimates this represents more than 30 percent market share for the year. “Siklu entered the market with a disruptive price point, which has driven adoption and pulled down average unit prices across the market,”...

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ZTE Sees Profits in 2013 Thanks to Cost Controls

ZTE issued new financial guidance saying it now expects full-year net profit attributable to shareholders will be between RMB 1.2 billion and RMB 1.5 billion, thanks to stringent control in expenses and tighter scrutiny of business that offer lower margins. The company also cited better management of cash flow and account receivables, resulting in a large increase in operating cash flow. Sales, administrative and research and development expenses...

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