Ciena on Monday announced that NTT Communications (NTT Com) will deploy a single-wave 800G line speed solution for Data Center Interconnect (DCI).
To accommodate the rapid growth of 5G, gaming and cloud services, NTT Com will upgrade its DCI network to be more programmable, resilient and high-capacity.
Ciena’s industry-leading WaveLogic 5 Extreme optical platform delivers more capacity and lower power for high bandwidth applications. Using wavelength multiplexing technology, NTT Com’s upgraded network can support capacity up to 33.6Tbps between data centers in metro area. As new requirements from end users emerge, Ciena’s 800G will scale as needed.
Earlier this year, Ciena joined the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN GF) co-founded by NTT, Intel Corporation and Sony Corporation to define the next generation communications infrastructure in Japan and help create a smarter world for people around the globe.
Junichi Iimuro, Vice President of Infrastructure Design Department, Platform Services Division, NTT Com
By upgrading to a high-quality, reliable 800G ultra high-capacity DCI network, we aim to enable our customers to achieve an even more dynamic digital experience and robust business results.
Kazuyasu Takahashi, Vice President and General Manager, Ciena Japan
With a proven track record of providing scale and capacity in Japan and globally, Ciena’s industry-leading 800G will enable NTT Com to provide a network that can adapt and drive stronger outcomes for end users.
