Nokia, Nomios Group, and GEANT have revealed plans for GEANT, a union of European National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), to implement an IP/MPLS (internet protocol / multiprotocol label switching) solution from Nokia. This deployment is a component of a 10-year framework agreement overseen by Nomios Group.
As part of its GN5 IP/MPLS routing and switching replacement project, GEANT will be deploying 800 gigabit ethernet (GE) routing interfaces, tripling capacity and charging its 50,000 km network by establishing a resilient and secure foundation for collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst an international alliance of researchers.
GEANT interconnects 40 NRENs in 40 European countries, and links 50 million users and institutions to more than 100 additional NRENs in every region of the world. The high-performance IP backbone network will be the foundation for a global coalition of researchers focused on research across disciplines such as high-energy physics, biomedicine, radio astronomy, and climate-impacting weather conditions.
Over the past five years, the GEANT network has experienced 30% traffic growth each year and is now carrying more than 7 Petabytes of data daily. This is due, in large part, to the proliferation of instruments such as telescopes, sensors and detectors, which gather more data with greater precision, sensitivity and speed. Supercomputers process vast volumes of data, analysing and validating findings. Given the high level of collaboration between allied institutions, that data must be transferred securely and cost-effectively.
The GEANT GN5 IP/MPLS Routing and Switching Infrastructure Replacement project represents a go-to-market partnership between Nomios and Nokia, bringing together Nomios’ experience in designing and implementing networking solutions, combined with Nokia’s skills in delivering IP network technology for critical networks.
Under the terms of the agreement, Nomios and Nokia will undertake the complete replacement and upgrade of GEANT’s existing IP/MPLS routing and switching infrastructure, ensuring enhanced scalability and security for GEANT’s network operations. Additionally, Nomios and Nokia will provide support and maintenance services to ensure connectivity and smooth operations for GEANT and its user base.
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