HOTnet upgrades Hokkaido fiber network via Infinera
The open optical networking features of the Infinera systems enabled HOTnet to deploy them more easily over its existing optical infrastructure, the two companies stated.
Stephen Hardy
May 24th, 2021
lightwaveonline.com
Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) and Hokkaido Telecommunications Network Co., Ltd. (HOTnet) say that the latter has deployed several elements of the former’s optical transport equipment portfolio. The open optical networking features of the Infinera systems enabled HOTnet to deploy them more easily over its existing optical infrastructure, the two companies stated.
HOTnet provides data center interconnect, private cloud, video streaming, broadband internet access, and high-definition digital broadcast services across the Japanese island of Hokkaido via its metro and long-haulf fiber network infrastructure. To upgrade that infrastructure, HOTnet has deployed Infinera’s GX Series Compact Modular Platform, 7100 Series Packet-Optical Transport Platform, and mTera Series Universal Transport Platform. In combination, the new optical transport systems will offer increased capacity and network reliability as well as the ability to aggregate and groom diverse end-user traffic types from metro sites across its long-haul optical backbone.
“Increasing the capacity and scalability of our fiber-optic infrastructure is essential to contributing to the economic development of the Hokkaido region, providing residents with access to high-quality network connectivity,” said Tomohiro Nakata, director and general manager of the Engineering Department at HOTnet. “The deployment of Infinera’s open optical solutions over our existing network with other vendors allowed us to capitalize on the benefits of an open optical network infrastructure, enabling us to cost-effectively scale capacity as needed in real time to meet customer demands. In addition, cross connect switching on the ODU layer within mTera enables us to provide several applications that require low latency.”
“Open optical networking is a great way for network operators to seamlessly integrate the latest solutions into their network,” added Nick Walden, senior vice president, worldwide sales at Infinera. “Infinera’s open optical solutions will enable HOTnet to offer new and differentiated services over their existing optical infrastructure, helping to ensure their customers receive the highest level of service.” |
