Grupo Aire, a wholesale telecommunications operator in Spain and Portugal, deployed Infinera’s software-programmable ICE-X coherent pluggable solution to expand the capacity of its single-fiber network infrastructure. The ability of Infinera’s ICE-X solution to provide ultra-high-speed transmissions over a single fiber in a pluggable form factor enables Aire Networks to continue to meet the bandwidth demands of its customers while maintaining its cost-effective single-fiber infrastructure.
Aire Networks operates a network that spans over 33,000 kilometers across the Iberian peninsula, providing connectivity, voice, mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE), media, cloud, and data center solutions to local and regional operators as well as enterprise customers.
Leveraging digital subcarrier technology, Infinera’s ICE-X solution can transmit up to 200 Gb/s bidirectionally per wavelength on a single fiber in a compact and power-efficient pluggable form factor. With 64 wavelengths supported per fiber, this translates to 12.8 Tb/s of capacity on a single fiber – substantially increasing the number of services that can be delivered by Aire Networks. Infinera partnered with APFutura to design and deploy the solution.
“Aire Networks is committed to providing our customers with the best connectivity available by utilizing cutting-edge industry solutions and innovations,” said Zigor Gaubeca, CTO at Aire Networks. “Leveraging innovative technology like Infinera’s ICE-X enables us to meet the needs of our customers, providing efficient, high-quality services that can scale to meet our customers’ demand.”
“Infinera is pleased to collaborate with APFutura in providing an innovative solution to Aire Networks that enabled them to meet their network objectives,” said Lorraine Twigg, Global VP of Channel Partners, Infinera. “This achievement underscores how network operators can leverage Infinera’s unique solutions to improve connectivity and infrastructure across the globe and the critical role our partners play in delivering open optical network.”
