VTLWaveNet and Huawei announce 100G network upgrade
Today VTLWaveNet, part of the Viatel Group, and Huawei, a leading global
information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider,
announce the completion of phase one of its 100G network upgrade in
Europe. The WDM platform is now fully operational for 10G, 40G and 100G
services between London and Paris.
Key points-of-presence located in central London and Paris have been
equipped with leading Huawei 100G Soft-decision Forward Error Correction
(SD FEC) technology to facilitate 100G wavelength services.
The upgrade provides a substantial increase in VTLWaveNet¹s network
capacity along a heavily populated route. The use of electronic dispersion
compensation technology means that VTLWaveNet customers will also benefit
from a significant reduction in latency on the London to Paris link. With
an operational network already in place, customers will also benefit from
reduced lead times on services.
Businesses with large bandwidth requirements can take advantage of the
100G service to employ a more efficient way of managing traffic through a
single handoff by Huawei¹s advanced optical transport network (OTN) switch
facility.
Lucy Woods, CEO at Viatel states: ³The upgrade of this part of our network
allows us to serve new and existing customers on what has become a key
route and with VTLWaveNet¹s own sub-sea cable into France, we offer a
diverse route to many other operators which avoids the Channel Tunnel.²
Jack Wang, president of Huawei’s transport product line, said: ³We are
delighted to partner with VTLWaveNet to build this highly advanced WDM
network. Huawei¹s soft decision technology has a distinct advantage in the
international long distance backbone interconnection, providing a more
reliable and better quality service for VTLWaveNet customers.²
About VTLWaveNet
VTLWaveNet, part of the Viatel group, focuses on European data services.
VTLWaveNet combines an advanced fibre optic backbone network with metro
reach into the major business centres accessing carrier houses, data
centres and the main Internet Exchanges. This enables the company to offer
its customers Wavelengths, Ethernet, Dark Fibre, Co-location and SDH
services. Because VTLWavNet owns the underlying infrastructure and has
equipped the network with the latest high capacity optical DWDM technology
and multi service platforms, it can offer these services quickly, very
cost effectively, at all speeds and with all the routing and (low) latency
information required.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT)
solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation
and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in
telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to
creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by
providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions
have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one-third of
the world¹s population. For more information, visit Huawei online:
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