Vocus to Roll Out 1.6 Tb/s Technology with Ciena’s WaveLogic 6
January 18 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Upgrade will improve network power efficiency
and boost capacity to support cloud and AI demands
To satisfy rising bandwidth demands and cut energy use across
its network, Vocus will deploy Ciena's (NYSE: CIEN)
industry-leading WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) 1.6 Tb/s coherent
technology across its long haul and metro links. This
industry-first coherent optic solution will enable Vocus to benefit
from greater cost-effectiveness and reliability.
“We are delighted to be the first network operator to announce
plans to adopt this exciting technology after partnering with Ciena
to power our links across Australia – from Brisbane to Perth, via
Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide. We are at a significant
stage in the cloud and artificial intelligence era and WL6e will
provide the capacity required for Vocus to meet the needs of new
and existing customers looking to thrive in this transformative
period,” said Steve Haigh, General Manager Network Engineering,
Vocus.
Optimised for the high-capacity transport that is required with
next-generation routing data paths and associated wholesale
services, Ciena’s WL6e will support up to 1.6 Tb/s single-carrier
wavelengths for metro ROADM deployments and 800 Gb/s-1.2 Tb/s over
the longest links. Apart from helping Vocus prepare its network to
handle unprecedented bandwidth demands, WL6e will also enable Vocus
to drive energy efficiency by reducing the amount of equipment and
space needed.
“Ciena’s industry-leading pedigree in optical innovation
combined with our drive to create adaptive and energy-efficient
networks that address surging bandwidth demands is designed to help
network providers like Vocus deliver a superior digital experience
for customers with even greater economies of scale. With the
additional network capacity enabled by WL6e, Vocus will solidify
its position as a leading carrier providing reliable and
cost-effective connectivity across Australia and New Zealand,” said
Matt Vesperman, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Ciena.
Ciena has a long history in technology innovation designed to
help service providers do more with less – less power, less space,
and less cost. Since its introduction in 2008, WaveLogic coherent
technology has delivered 20 times more capacity over fiber and more
than 85% reduction in Watts/Gbps for Ciena customers.
Additional Resources:
- Press Release: WaveLogic 6
- Blog: The journey to 1.6T: Understanding the technologies
making 1.6Tb/s possible
- Video: Ciena’s WaveLogic 6: Another world-first
About Vocus
Vocus Group is a leading specialist fibre and network solutions
provider. It owns and operates a 25,000km fibre network that is
purpose-built and managed for business and government. Vocus
understands how vital high-performance and secure network solutions
are for any organisation today. Through its well-known retail
brands, Vocus delivers simple and affordable broadband, mobile,
voice, and energy services to Australian consumers and small
businesses alike.
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems,
services, and software. We build the most adaptive networks in the
industry, enabling customers to anticipate and meet ever-increasing
digital demands. For three-plus decades, Ciena has brought our
humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. Prioritizing
collaborative relationships with our customers, partners, and
communities, we create flexible, open, and sustainable networks
that better serve all users—today and into the future. For updates
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