Infinera tests point-to-multipoint coherent pluggable with Sumitomo Electric

Infinera and Sumitomo Electric completed the first testing of point-to-multipoint coherent pluggable transceiver technology in Japan.

The XR optics point-to-multipoint integration testing , which was conducted in Infinera’s Tokyo lab facilities, was implemented over an existing PON network using Infinera ICE-X 100G and 400G coherent pluggables transceivers hosted in the Sumitomo Electric FTU 9100 metro/access aggregation switch. The test showcased how XR optics can increase capacity and reach by orders of magnitude by overlaying coherent wavelengths over existing single-fiber (bidirectional) PON networks.

The testing included demonstrations of the following: high-speed business services over existing single-fiber PON infrastructure, simplified network aggregation for emerging services and applications such as 5G and edge computing, and efficient point-to-multipoint metro traffic transmission over existing optical line systems. These demonstrations underscore the value XR optics bring to service providers to cost-efficiently increase capacity and expand service offerings. 

“This industry-first testing in Japan reinforces Infinera’s dedication to innovation and our commitment to solving our customers’ toughest challenges, especially as bandwidth growth at the network edge drives demand for new approaches to metro and access transport architectures,” said Naosuke Akiyama, Japan Country Manager, Infinera. “We are excited to partner with Sumitomo Electric to showcase a wide variety of cost- and power-efficient pluggable optical solutions with unique levels of intelligence, automation, and programmability.”

“We have taken a big step toward optical network innovation by collaborating with Infinera on its XR optics technology, which enables point-to-multipoint network topology,” said Kazutaka Kawamoto, General Manager, Information Network R & D Center, Sumitomo Electric.

https://www.infinera.com/press-release/infinera-and-sumitomo-electric-revolutionary-p2mp-optical-transmission-in-japan

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Graphiant: 2023 State of Network Edge Survey

Enterprises have rapidly adopted "as-a-service" models for applications, storage and computing and are now poised to do the same for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), according to a recent survey conducted by Eleven Research on behalf of Graphiant.

The survey, which collected 200 responses from large enterprises in North American, found that MPLS and SD-WAN are failing to meet the needs of emerging network edge use cases.

 "This happens every 10-11 years," says Khalid Raza, founder & CEO of Graphiant. "I saw this in 2000 while pioneering MPLS at Cisco. I saw it when I co-founded Viptela in 2012. And now It’s time again for a new approach to the network edge.”

 Respondents called out three critical uses cases:

• Enterprise connectivity has changed in recent years, with a surge in remote workers, remote offices, and IoT.
• Cloud connectivity is the second use case that stretches enterprise capabilities.
• And trends such as digital transformation and the service economy are pushing enterprises to connect more often with customers and partners.

"These new use cases are tough for MPLS and SD-WAN," says Robert Spangler, Senior Network Engineer at Ballad Health. "MPLS is too slow to deploy and change and far too expensive. And SD-WAN can't handle that number of tunnels."

In March, Graphiant, a start-up based in San Jose, California, announced a $62 million Series B funding round for its network edge service that promises to shake up the established framework of VPNs, including MPLS and SDWAN.

Graphiant provides a next-gen network edge that combines the performance and security of MPLS with the agility of “as-a-Service” delivery. The company says it can deliver SLA-class performance at up to 70% less cost. 

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Edgecore Networks refreshes Gigabit Ethernet Access Switch

Edgecore Networks introduced its newest generation L2+/Lite L3 Gigabit Ethernet Access Switch with 10G uplinks designed for ISPs and Multiple System Operator (MSOs) to provide home users Triple-play services and business users Virtual Private Network services with up to Gigabit bandwidth. It could also serve as a Gigabit access switch for SMB, Enterprise and Campus network.

The ECS4150 Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet access switches come equipped with four 10G uplinks, have low power consumption, and is a fan-less and noiseless design (ECS4150-28T) / fan speed control (ECS4150-28P).

“Edgecore Networks has extensive experience in designing and manufacturing a wide range of switch products that cover data center, telecom, and enterprise, providing high-quality networking solutions for different types of customers," said CK Ng, Product Line Manager. "The ECS4150 series is designed to address the high-speed network transmission needs of enterprise users facing application environment upgrades, including Gigabit network transmission speeds, high PoE power budgets, etc. We aim to provide most economically Gigabit Ethernet access solutions for SMB, enterprise, and campus networks."

Features Highlights:

• Support for IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning-Tree Protocol, IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, and ITU-T G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection Switching
• Smart Pair - Layer 2 link redundancies with primary and backup ports
• IEEE 802.3ad - LACP increases bandwidth and offers load balancing and fault tolerance for uplink connections
• MLAG – Cross-switch link aggregation to provide redundant paths and traffic load balancing
• Port Security - Limits the number of subscriber devices and protects against MAC flooding attacks, supports dynamic MAC aging and MAC notification
• DHCP Snooping - Protects networks from rogue DHCP servers
• IP Source Guard - Prevents non-subscribers from using static IP addresses to access the network
• Traffic Segmentation - Isolates subscriber ports to ensure user privacy
• Dynamic ARP Inspection - Protects operator networks from ARP spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks
• IEEE 802.1p, Diffserv based on DSCP and L2/L3 /L4 ACLs
• Weighted Round Robin (WRR), Strict Priority, Strict WRR
• Rate-Limiting - Preserves network bandwidth and allows maximum control of network resources
• Two-Rate Three-Color Marking - Classifies traffic per service with different bandwidth profiles
• Support for IGMP Snooping / IGMP Filtering / IGMP Throttling
• Multicast VLAN Registration - Distributes multicast streams from multicast server VLANs to subscriber VLANs, no L3 multicast routing needed

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Aligned Data Centers invests in Québec's QScale

QScale announced a strategic investment by Aligned Data Centers to rapidly accelerate its development of high-density computing center ecosystems across Québec. The investment round included support from existing shareholders, including the government of Québec through Investissement Québec and Desjardins Capital. 

QScale said it will use the investment proceeds to develop future phases of its flagship Q01 facility and fund the development of other future campuses.

Aligned, which is majority owned by funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management, is a leading technology infrastructure company offering innovative, sustainable, and adaptive scale data centers and build-to-scale solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise customers. 

“We are delighted to welcome Aligned as a strategic partner and investor, supporting our mission to become a foremost sustainable digital infrastructure leader in Québec. This financing will enable us to accelerate our growth strategy and broaden our world-class high-density computing centers throughout the province, fostering skilled job opportunities and spurring economic development in local communities,” said Martin Bouchard, CEO of QScale.

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Nokia and Claro deploy private 4.9G in a maritime terminal in Colombia

Claro Colombia has deployed a private 4.9G wireless network and edge computing solution at Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía in Cartagena, Colombia, using the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), including the Nokia MX Industrial Edge.

The installation, which delivers high bandwidth and low latency, will reliably and securely connect hundreds of workers, sensors, equipment, vehicles and cargo.

Nokia DAC will be the key enabler of Puerto Bahía's digital transformation journey, which will begin with automation in the hydrocarbons terminal area. One of the more innovative use cases to be implemented is the tracking of up to 20,000 vehicles at peak capacity. Nokia DAC will also provide connectivity between TOS (Terminal Operation Systems) and personnel, and between cranes in docks and yards to optimize operations.

https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2023/05/09/nokia-and-claro-deploy-the-first-industrial-grade-private-49g-wireless-network-in-a-maritime-terminal-in-colombia/

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Windstream Wholesale launches Regional 400G ZR+ service

Windstream Wholesale introduced a  "Regional Rapid Fiber" wavelength service based on 400G ZR+ pluggables.

The service offers point-to-point connections within multiple regional sites across Windstream’s Intelligent Converged Optical Network (ICON).

Connectivity is accessible within approximately 50 regional POPs across Windstream’s ICON network affording customers the following:

• pre-deployed 400G capacity for rapid turn-up;
• unique service flexibility, including technical proof of performance options;
• short-term, event-based 400G options but priced like long-term services;
• risk-free migration path from 100G to 400G;
• capacity reservation service, and
• dual, diverse, economic 400G wave options.

The new Regional Rapid Fiber 400G wave service is slated for network deployment and customer turn-up in early summer 2023.

Windstream Wholesale expects to have over 120 400G POPs by year-end. This extensive, three-year, real-world service experience, combined with trusted engineering and technology expertise, led to an exclusive partnership with II-IV (now Coherent Corp) resulting in the co-development and industry-first launch of 400G powered by ZR+ coherent technology.

“We’ve been in the business of 400G for a while now and have had time to harden our processes and systems,” said Joe Scattareggia, chief revenue officer for Windstream Wholesale. “That amount of experience and gained expertise is really what sets us apart and is also what led to the partnership and co-development of the ZR+ technology. We’ve lowered connectivity risk for our customers who are seeking trusted, coast-to-coast expansion and upgrade to that next generation of 400G, introducing the first flexible regional 400G wave service (Regional Rapid Fiber) which we know is going to be a market disruptor, both in terms of connectivity and customer cost. We will have a big presence at the International Telecoms Week Conference, and our team is still scheduling meetings to talk about this exciting lead offering along with our new fiber builds and more.”

“The aligned goals and priorities of our Service Delivery and Transport Engineering teams enable industry breakthroughs like we’re seeing with 400G,” said Monther Hammoudeh, senior vice president of transport engineering and operations for Windstream. “From aggressive timelines to fast and flexible, custom solutions, we’re not just developing industry-leading technology and products, we’re laser-focused on delivering solutions that create a winning customer experience.”

“Windstream Wholesale was the first partner to deliver 400G wavelength services to us, and ultimately the reason we partner boils down to the people,” said Steven Schecter, senior director, network architecture, Akamai Technologies, Inc. “The technical teams at Windstream are industry-leading, employing the latest technologies at scale. The sales organization is not only hyper-responsive but deeply involved in understanding the needs of our business and providing tailored solutions.”

https://www.windstreamwholesale.com/ww-nationwide-network-map

Windstream achieves 400 Gig Open ZR+ integration

Tuesday, October 18, 2022  Windstream  

Windstream Wholesale, along with its partners Coherent and Nokia, completed full integration of the 400 Gig, 0 dBm QSFP-DD Pluggable into the generally available Nokia 7250 IXR X1 and 7250 IXR-X3 routers. The integrated solution is ready for full commercial deployment, accelerating Windstream’s ICON and ICON-Edge network strategy. Windstream announced in October 2021 co-development with Coherent (formerly II-VI) of the world’s first high...

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Windstream Wholesale launches Managed Spectrum optical transport

Monday, August 15, 2022  Windstream Wholesale  

 Windstream Wholesale announced nationwide availability of Managed Spectrum, a new network architecture solution that provides customers with a dedicated block of photonic capacity measured in GHz. Customers then procure, install, maintain and monitor the service layer equipment, giving them a secure, private connection between two locations within a metropolitan area or across the U.S.Managed Spectrum, which leverages Windstream Wholesale’s...

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Infinera hits 61.3 Tbps on simulated 1,240km Telstra InfraCo intercity link

Infinera achieved 61.3 terabits per second (Tbps) of unregenerated data transmission capacity on a fiber pair over a simulated intercity network trial for Telstra InfraCo’s intercity fiber project in Australia. 

The network trial, which simulated transmission over the equivalent of 1,240 route kilometers between Melbourne and Sydney, was implemented using Infinera’s 800G-capable ICE6 coherent solution and Corning’s SMF-28 ULL fiber with advanced bend, demonstrating the high-performance capability of the express network, which is part of the intercity fiber network Telstra InfraCo is building across Australia.

Infinera performed an in-service, non-traffic-impacting upgrade from C-band to combined C-band plus L-band as part of the capacity expansion process. With Infinera’s ICE6 and Corning’s optical fiber, Telstra InfraCo achieved 61.3 Tbps total capacity with 6.2 milliseconds latency across the combined C-band and L-band, with wavelengths up to 700 Gbps.

“Based on these results, Telstra InfraCo’s express network and overall intercity fiber build will lead the world in scale, low latency, and high data transmission performance rate,” said Kathryn Jones, Fiber Executive at Telstra InfraCo. “The simulation exceeds our expectations, offering almost seven times today’s typical capacity of 8.8 Tbps per fibre pair and validates our selection of Corning’s SMF-28 ULL fiber in the cable design. This will enable Telstra to develop market-leading solutions for our customers today and for years to come – a key element of Telstra’s ambitious T25 strategy and transformation goals.”

“To meet the rigorous demands of a vast network over Australia’s unique terrain, Telstra InfraCo needed fiber infrastructure with advanced bend capability and minimal signal loss to deliver ultra-high cable capacity. That’s why they turned to Corning,” said Sharon Bois, Division Vice President, Product Line and Marketing, Corning Optical Fiber and Cable. “Our SMF-28 ULL fiber with advanced bend is designed to meet exactly those needs.”

“Infinera’s 800G-capable ICE6 solution demonstrated industry-leading performance, maximizing fiber capacity and reach on Telstra InfraCo’s express network configuration,” said Nick Walden, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Infinera. “This achievement underscores the enhanced performance Infinera’s technology can bring to meet Telstra InfraCo’s express network requirements for bandwidth today and into the future.”

https://www.infinera.com/press-release/infinera-achieves-61-point-3-tbps-data-transmission-on-simulated-1240-kilometer-telstra-infraco-intercity-link

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Kyndryl adds Fortinet's Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Kyndryl introduced a managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution powered by Fortinet.

SASE converges networking and security capabilities capbilties into a unified cloud-delivered service. SASE offers Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) and SD-WAN to deliver consistent security and enhanced user experience for users everywhere.

Kyndryl said its SASE solution combines edge computing capabilities with advanced network security tools – including its automated programmable SD-WAN infrastructure service– to provide end-to-end services that help companies reduce costs and complexity while providing the flexibility needed to meet changing business requirements.

“We are excited to offer this managed SASE solution with Fortinet to help customers transform their network and security architecture to reduce cyber risk, costs, and complexity,” said Paul Savill, Global Network & Edge Computing Practice Leader, Kyndryl. “The integration of SASE capabilities converges Zero Trust security capabilities into enterprise architectures, which is becoming paramount to achieving a trusted network security posture.”

“Fortinet secure networking solutions enable partners like Kyndryl to deliver differentiated services to help enterprise customers advance their SASE journeys,” said John Maddison, EVP of products and CMO at Fortinet. “This collaboration is the latest example of Fortinet’s commitment to providing a comprehensive single-vendor SASE solution that enables the convergence of networking and security.”

https://www.kyndryl.com

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Mitsubishi Electric invests in Elephantech for metal inkjet printing for PCBs

Mitsubishi Electric has invested in Elephantech, a start-up using metal inkjet printing to mass produce printed circuit boards.

Elephantech, which is based in Tokyo, uses its metal inkjet printing and copper plating technologies to manufacture and sell its P-Flex flexible printed circuit boards (PCB). The company says its "Pure Additive" manufacturing technology has a lower environmental impact than conventional manufacturing methods. 

The conventional method is a subtractive method in which copper foil is first laminated entirely on the substrate and then removed where unnecessary to form a circuit. This method however requires a large amount of water. In contrast, Elephantech’s metal inkjet printing technology allows metal to be printed on a substrate only where necessary. 

https://www.MitsubishiElectric.com/news/

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Qualcomm to acquire Autotalks for V2X chips

Qualcomm agreed to acquire Autotalks, a start-up based to Israel developing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company that has been dedicated to V2X communications since 2009. The company provides automotive qualified dual-mode global V2X solutions compatible with multiple V2X standards that are designed to reduce collisions and improve mobility. 

Qualcomm said it intends to integrate Autotalks standalone safety into its own Snapdragon portfolio.

“We have been investing in V2X research, development and deployment since 2017 and believe that as the automotive market matures, a standalone V2X safety architecture will be needed for enhanced road user safety, as well as smart transportation systems,” said Nakul Duggal, senior vice president & GM, automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We share Autotalks’ decades-long experience and commitment to build V2X technologies and products with a focus on solving real-world road user safety challenges. We look forward to working together to deliver global V2X solutions that will help accelerate time-to-market and enable mass market adoption of this very important safety technology.”

“It has been our mission to revolutionize safety for the transportation and automotive industry through our V2X solutions,” said Hagai Zyss, CEO of Autotalks.  “We are confident that by combining our knowledge and expertise, we will not only deliver strong V2X products that will enhance transportation efficiency and safety for road users but will accelerate widespread adoption of V2X. We look forward to serving the auto industry together with Qualcomm and to bring the best technologies to market.”

https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/05/qualcomm-to-acquire-autotalks

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ADTRAN posts Q1 sales of $324M

ADTRAN reported first quarter revenue of $323.9 million. Net loss inclusive of the non-controlling interest for the first quarter of 2023 was $40.5 million. Net loss attributable to the company for the first quarter of 2023 was $34.5 million and diluted loss per share attributable to the company was $0.44. 

ADTRAN Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Stanton stated, “As mentioned in our pre-release, the results of the quarter were impacted by slowing sales predominately in our Subscriber Solutions category. Although we expect customer inventory management efforts to continue to affect our near-term results, the underlying demand to upgrade and deploy fiber networks is at an unprecedented high and we are ideally positioned to capitalize on this opportunity.”

• Network Solutions revenue amounted to $282 million
• Services and Support revenue amounted to $41 million

https://investors.adtran.com/financial-information/default.aspx#section=quarterly-results

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Kingston launches 7GB data center SSD

Kingston Digital introduced a line of Enterprise SSDs optimized for mixed-use workloads.

DC600M is 6Gbps SATA 3.0 storage with 3D TLC NAND, suited for use in high-volume rack-mount servers. The drive includes hardware based on-board power loss protection via power loss capacitors to protect data against unexpected power failure reducing the risk of data loss, and ensures the drive successfully re-initializes on the next system power-up. In addition, DC600M is AES 256-bit encrypted. 

The DC600M data center SSD is available in 480GB, 960GB, 1920GB, 3840GB, and 7680GB capacities. 

https://www.kingston.com

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Padtec's powers DWDM network along the bed of the Amazon

Padtec is supplying its DWDM equipment for a high-capacity network that runs along the bed of the Amazon river in the north of Brazil. 

In the first phase of Norte Conectado, a program operated by a consortium of telecommunications companies under Brazil's Ministry of Communications (MCom), Alloha Fibra, the largest independent optical fiber operator in Brazil and the third-largest fiber company in the country, will deploy Padtec’s DWDM solution to increase the transmission capacity of the longest section of the sub-river network.

Over 300 kilometers long, this segment connects Macapá, the capital of Amapá state, to the city of Almerim in Pará state, via the bed of the Amazon River. Padtec’s 800 Gbps transponder enables a record transmission capacity of 250 Gbps per optical channel in this section of the network. 

“Before this, the maximum rate achieved was 200 Gbps per optical channel. With this increase of 50 Gb/s, we brought high-capacity connectivity to more than 22,000 end customers, contributing to the digital and social inclusion of this location,” says Rubens Costa, Network Manager at Wire. “In addition to the technical expertise to develop solutions that meet the networks demands, Padtec’s technical support is an important differentiator for us. The company is always available to discuss and understand our needs and propose the most appropriate technical solution,” he adds.

“One of the technical differentials of this generation of transponders is the Coupled Mode functionality, which enables intermediate transmission rates, for example, 50, 150, and 250 Gbps, and not just in windows of 100 Gbps,” explains Roberto Nakamura, Director of Technology at Padtec. 

“For our customers, this means more flexibility and lower cost per bit for expanding the capacity of their networks,” concludes Nakamura.  “We are pleased to contribute, once again, to the advancement of connectivity in the North region of Brazil, with state-of-the-art DWDM equipment. After all, one of the great benefits of connectivity is the promotion of regional development by allowing effective integration between the different regions of the country and the world”, emphasizes Carlos Raimar Schoeninger, CEO and Investor Relations Officer at Padtec.

https://www.padtec.com.br/en/the-sub-fluvial-network-of-the-norte-conectado-program-reaches-record-capacity-in-a-section-using-padtecs-dwdm-solution/

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Cisco allows customers to defer payments till 2024

Cisco announced a program that will allow customers purchasing products or solutions before July 29, 2023, to defer all payments until 2024. All Cisco solutions are eligible for this new Cisco Capital Business Acceleration Program, including hardware, software, and services, as well as select partner services and third-party hardware. To complement the initiative, the Cisco Refresh portfolio of Cisco certified remanufactured products is also eligible for the Cisco Capital Business Acceleration Program, helping organizations acquire competitively priced and ready-to-ship hardware.

Cisco said payments deferred until 2024 would be based on the total amount financed and contract terms. 

“The Cisco Capital Business Acceleration Program is in response to customer and partner requests to help mitigate financial challenges based on overall market uncertainty and the impact that it is having on their businesses. Our goal is to provide payment options that allow continuous technology investment to maintain productivity and business continuity while minimizing cash outlays,” said Kristine A. Snow, SVP and President, Cisco Capital. “Customer success is our priority. The new program is designed with this in mind and will help address some of our customers’ most pressing concerns.”

https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2023/m05/cisco-launches-program-for-customers-and-partners-to-accelerate-technology-investments.html

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ANELLO brings its SiPhOG gyroscope to NVIDIA program

ANELLO Photonics, a start-up based in Santa Clara, California, has joined NVIDIA Inception, a program designed to nurture startups revolutionizing industries with technology advancements.

ANELLO is focused on building low-noise and low-drift optical gyroscope smart sensors leveraging its  patented photonic integrated circuit technology. 

The ANELLO Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG), which is the smallest optical gyroscope in the world, enables reliable and accurate navigation and positioning across many autonomous applications in GPS-denied environments. With the ANELLO SiPhOG integrated into a range of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and solutions, customers have access to a more stable, accurate and robust sensor for their autonomous applications.

"We are incredibly excited to be part of the NVIDIA Inception program," said Dr. Mario Paniccia, CEO of ANELLO Photonics. "Being part of the Inception program will enable us to not only work more closely with NVIDIA and their vast network of customers and partners but will also allow us to access very powerful tools to further improve our technology and accelerate our product development overall."

https://www.anellophotonics.com/

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Western Digital provides update on hacking incident

On March 26, 2023, Western Digital was hit by a network security incident where an unauthorized third party gained access to a number of the company’s systems. The company's My Cloud service, which has been offline since April 2, was restored as of April 13.

Western Digital confirmed that an unauthorized party obtained a copy of a Western Digital database used for its online store that contained some personal information of its online store customers. This information included customer names, billing and shipping addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. In addition, the database contained, in encrypted format, hashed and salted passwords and partial credit card numbers. We will communicate directly with impacted customers.

Western Digital also noted:

• The majority of  impacted systems and services are now operational. 
• Western Digital factories are and have been operational throughout this incident and the company is shipping products. 
• Following the breach, certain other information about the company has been made public. Wester Digital investigating the validity of this data and will continue reporting findings as appropriate.
• Regarding reports of the potential to fraudulently use digital signing technology allegedly attributed to Western Digital in consumer products, the company can confirm that it has control over its digital certificate infrastructure.

https://www.westerndigital.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2023/2023-05-05-western-digital-provides-update-on-network-security-incident

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Orange Jordan picks Nokia for RAN

Orange Jordan selected Nokia to supply 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment throughout the Kingdom of Jordan.

Nokia will supply 5G RAN equipment from its  AirScale portfolio powered by its ReefShark System on Chip (SoC) technology to replace Orange Jordan’s entire existing RAN network. Orange Jordan aims to provide 5G services to 50 percent of the population within four years followed by five percent year-on-year growth.

The deal includes the latest generation massive MIMO radios with support for high RF bandwidth as well as AirScale Baseband and Dual-band Remote Radio Head (RRH) products. In addition, Nokia will supply its Single RAN solution that enables one base station to run 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G technologies simultaneously, helping Orange Jordan achieve more efficient site solutions across their network.

Orange Jordan will also utilize Nokia’s NetAct network management system to enable a consolidated network view for improved network monitoring and management. Nokia will also provide digital design, deployment as well as technical support services.

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “5G technology will have an evolutionary impact on the Kingdom of Jordan stimulating growth and enabling advanced services for the benefit of both industries and consumers. We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with Orange Jordan to support the country’s path to digital transformation.”

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Canada's Eastlink extends 5G rollout with Ericsson

Eastlink, a Canadian service provider based in Nova Scotia, extended its 10-year supply partnership with Ericsson.

Ericsson will begin to supply 3500MHz mid-band radios and enhanced core network support for voice and data. Eastlink launched its 5G network powered by Ericsson technology in March 2022, with the activation of its first sites in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The two companies have since been working together to build robust 5G infrastructure that will help transform industries and dramatically enhance day-to-day experiences for its customers. As part of this newly expanded partnership, the companies will activate Eastlink’s 3500MHz spectrum, which will further enhance coverage, lower latency and deliver even faster speeds.

“Eastlink has a strong commitment to ensuring our customers have access to the latest technology and services wherever they are, for their work and life online,” said Jeff Gillham, CEO, Eastlink. “Continuing our partnership with Ericsson, a global leader in the industry, will help us provide customers with the full scope of next-generation 5G experiences.”

”5G has the power to transform our lives and businesses, and our longstanding partnership has helped ensure Eastlink’s customers have access to world-class 5G technology,” said Jeanette Irekvist, President, Ericsson Canada. "We are proud to continue our journey together as we deliver innovations and enhanced experiences for years to come through robust, reliable and sustainable next-generation networks.”

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ESnet activates 100 Gbps links to CENIC and Pacific Wave

The Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) has activated 100 Gbps connections in Los Angeles to the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives (CENIC) as well as to the Pacific Wave international distributed peering facility for research and education (R&E) networks.

CENIC says these two 100 Gbps peering connections now function alongside ESnet’s existing 100 Gbps connections to Pacific Wave in Sunnyvale, CA and Seattle, WA. 

“The new peering with CENIC and Pacific Wave enables science researchers to have improved performance to Department of Energy user facilities, datasets, and collaborators. Together with CENIC, we are excited to provide this high-speed access to benefit California’s research and education community as well as science collaborators in Asia and on the west coast who are connected by Pacific Wave,” said Inder Monga, Executive Director of ESnet.

The new peering links will also benefit the Global Network Advancement Group (GNA-G)—a community of network professionals from national R&E networking (NREN) organizations all over the world.

Harvey Newman, Professor of Physics at Caltech and Chair of this working group, said, “The new peerings and 100 Gbps connections between CENIC and ESnet in Los Angeles represent another major step forward in the multifaceted collaboration with Caltech, UCSD, the National Research Platform, Internet2, and many US and international partners in the GNA-G, who are working to meet the needs of the Large Hadron Collider and other data-intensive science programs.”

https://pacificwave.net/news/global-big-data-collaboration-gets-easier-with-two-new-100-gbps-connections-to-cenic-and-pacific-wave-for-esnet

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Adtran launches 10G symmetric XGS-PON ONTs

Adtran introduced a new generation of 10G symmetric XGS-PON optical network terminals (ONTs) for residential and business customers.

The new SDX 630 Series ONTs support speeds up to 10 Gbps and feature zero-touch service provisioning capabilities. The ONTs can be coupled with Adtran service delivery gateways (SDGs) to meet the demand of current and future Wi-Fi standards and enable seamless integration with Adtran’s intelligent Mosaic One management system for enhanced control and monitoring.

The ONTs offer advanced operational monitoring features, such as Y.1731, continuity check and ONT-generated multigigabit speed tests. With 10GbE and 2.5GbE LAN interfaces, integrated voice ports, as well as outdoor ONT variants, service providers can offer any flavor of multigigabit service. 

Adtran is also introducing an XGS-PON SFP+ ONT in a small form factor pluggable package.

https://www.adtran.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/20230504-adtran-brings-energy-efficient-multigigabit-broadband-with-next-gen-onts

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