Aqua Comms, Telia Carrier and Ciena trial new 400GbE POP to POP trans-Atlantic service

Aqua Comms DAC, the owner and operator of America Europe Connect-1 (AEC-1), America Europe Connect-2 (AEC-2) and CeltixConnect-1 (CC-1) and Telia Carrier, an internet backbone provider, report that the two companies have successfully completed a

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5G virtualisation and orchestration tackled by solutions from Altran and Ciena

Altran, part of Capgemini, and Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, are collaborating to provide network operators with intelligent automation solutions.

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How enterprises can fast-track branch virtualisation and achieve major CapEx and OpEx savings

Virtualising branch network infrastructure can save Enterprises a fortune on equipment, maintenance, and support costs while ensuring “always-on” access to critical business applications. But replacing physical devices with virtualised network

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Telstra, together with Ericsson and Ciena, increase transport network capacity by 400% per wavelength

Telstra, Ericsson and Ciena has announced the successful commercial launch of wavelength services based on 400G technology. This achievement significantly increases Telstra’s network capacity whilst reducing power consumption, footprint and

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Telefonica Deutschland builds automated network with Blue Planet

Telefonica Deutschland, an integrated telecommunications provider, has selected software from Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, to support the preparation of its network in Germany to adapt to escalating data traffic and

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Windstream builds national converged optical network

Windstream and Ciena report that the flexible provider of advanced network communications will build its National Converged Optical Network (NCON) with Ciena’s photonic, coherent optical, and intelligent software platforms.

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Cologix launches Cologix Access Marketplace -a next generation cloud networking product

Cologix, a network-neutral interconnection and Hyperscale edge data center company, announced the launch of its new Software-Defined Networking (SDN) connectivity platform, Cologix Access Marketplace, designed to directly connect customers to the

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Telstra, Ericsson and Ciena launch continuous connection on subsea infrastructure

Telstra, together with Ericsson and Ciena, has announced a new rapid restoration service on its busiest subsea cable routes in Asia, to help keep customers continuously connected.

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Gigaclear Networks selects Ciena to improve connectivity in rural areas

Gigaclear Networks, a UK provider of full fibre broadband connectivity to rural communities has deployed a 100G transport network across multiple countryside locations in the UK powered by optical and

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Colt strengthens leadership team with appointment of Keri Gilder as chief commercial officer

Colt Technology Services announced the appointment of Keri Gilder as chief commercial officer for the business. Keri forms part of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Carl Grivner, Colt’s chief

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