FibreCo Selects ADVA Optical Networking for Flexible High-Capacity Connectivity Services
Technology Partnership Addresses Soaring Bandwidth
Demand Across South Africa
ADVA
Optical Networking today
announced that it has been selected as the technology partner of
FibreCo Telecommunications, enabling the fiber network operator to roll
out high-bandwidth services
across South Africa. FibreCo, one of the country’s leading communication service providers, will harness ADVA Optical Networking’s FSP
3000 metro
and long-haul technology to offer tailor-made connectivity services to
its business, government and carrier customers. The initial deployment
involves a 100Gbit/s ROADM network
carrying data over 780km between Johannesburg and the undersea cable
landing station at Mtunzini. ADVA Optical Networking’s Elite partner
Jasco Carrier Solutions will play a key role in the deployment and
continuous support of the new network.
“This strategic
partnership provides a firm foundation for the future as we help even
more South African businesses unleash their full potential. With ADVA
Optical Networking’s flexible platform, we can respond
in the shortest possible time to each and every customer demand,” said
Marius Mostert, CTO, FibreCo. “The ADVA FSP 3000, including its advanced
ROADM technology, enables us to deliver the high-speed, scalable
connectivity that today’s enterprises and service
providers demand. Our new infrastructure delivers several key
efficiencies from low latency to optimized bandwidth utilization. What’s
more, the support and local expertise provided by ADVA Optical
Networking and Jasco Carrier Solutions gives us a lot of confidence
that we’ll achieve quick time to market and the highest network
availability.”
FibreCo chose to
expand its existing infrastructure in response to rapid growth in
bandwidth demand. With ADVA Optical Networking as a key partner, it will
ensure tailored bandwidth-intensive broadband services
for high-priority business applications across South Africa.
Incorporating the latest multi-degree ROADM
technology,
the ADVA FSP 3000 is the ideal platform for flexible transport
services. FibreCo’s new infrastructure will carry both 10 and 100Gbit/s
traffic and include long-haul links that
require no regeneration. The modular design of the ADVA FSP 3000 also ensures that the network is primed and ready for further expansion so that FibreCo
can easily upgrade its clients’ services whenever their requirements change. FibreCo’s future network expansion plans will see 100Gbit/s
metro and long-haul links connecting other cities and regions across South Africa.
“To be selected as
FibreCo’s strategic partner is an honor for every member of our team. It
highlights the benefits of our flexible, scalable solution and
underlines the value of the local support we offer.
With this new network, we’re expanding our leading market position in
South Africa,” commented Günter Landers, sales director, Africa, ADVA
Optical Networking. “Our metro and long-haul solutions enable FibreCo to
meet increasingly challenging business expectations. Our
advanced ROADM technology ensures streamlined and efficient operations.
It also creates a dynamic architecture so that FibreCo can instantly
respond to changing and growing demands. It’s clear that FibreCo
is embarking on an exciting journey. We’re proud to be supporting them every step of the way.”
“As an ADVA Optical
Networking Elite partner, we at Jasco Carrier Solutions have a large
pool of ADVA-certified engineers in South Africa, providing FibreCo with
the assurance of a technically astute and
highly qualified team. Our skills and expertise ensure a smooth and
speedy deployment as well as first-class ongoing support,” said Martin
Ferreira, executive head, Jasco Carrier Solutions. “Nearly a decade of
experience with ADVA Optical Networking rollouts
makes us the ideal company to supply and install the new technology.
Our engineers will also provide support in conjunction with ADVA Optical
Networking and will ensure sufficient stockholding of equipment at
their national offices. Furthermore, Jasco Carrier
Solutions has invested in an ADVA Optical Networking lab and test bed
that will assist significantly with fault-finding processes.”
Source: ADVA media announcement