Ciena Supports Microscan’s Digital India Agenda

Ciena announced that Microscan is planning to deploy Ciena's WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optical solution to improve the capacity, resiliency, flexibility, and operational efficiency of its optical transport network. With Ciena’s programmable coherent technology and modular OTN switching capabilities with control plane, Microscan will be able to offer differentiated services with flexible protection and restoration options, including a Data Center Interconnect solution, to its enterprise customers.

“Microscan is known for providing reliable connectivity across Mumbai and beyond. Ciena’s coherent optic solutions will allow us to scale our network to meet the evolving digital needs of our customers, while also helping to expand into new business segments and markets. Following the successful deployment, we will be able to deliver N X 100G transparent services and efficiently connect our data centers across Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, and Goa,” said Padmanabhan Iyer, Senior Vice President, Fibre Networks, Microscan.

Microscan will also leverage Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite (Navigator NCS) to automate and simplify planning, provisioning, and assurance operations across its network. Additionally, Ciena’s 6500 compact 1.2T OTN switching on-a-blade solution with WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) 400G coherent pluggable transceivers will provide Microscan significant space and power efficiencies. The Ciena Services team will provide implementation and continued maintenance of the network to support Microscan’s high standards for service reliability and performance.

“Enterprise connectivity is essential to the success of India’s digital economy, and this upgrade with Ciena’s WaveLogic coherent optics will help Microscan improve the delivery of seamless digital experiences. Through its enhanced network, Microscan will create the foundational connectivity to drive its customers’ digital transformation journeys,” said Sujith Babu, Director, Enterprise & Government Verticals, India, Ciena.

Source: Ciena media announcement