BTI Systems, a market-leading provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems to content and service providers around the world, Monday announced that CTS Telecom has completed the transition of its network to the next-generation packet optical infrastructure with BTI's Ethernet Business Services solution. CTS Telecom, a leading provider of advanced telecommunications services to businesses in western Michigan, has deployed the BTI 7000 Series, a compact, modular and easy-to-use packet optical networking system. CTS Telecom which boasts more than 1,000 miles of fiber network, offers a range of traditional and advanced services, including Ethernet-to-the-Cloud, Ethernet network services, high-speed optical wavelength services and private optical networks.
BTI's Ethernet Business Services solution is comprised of a fully integrated portfolio of MEF CE-certified systems and software. This includes the BTI 7000 Series packet optical platforms, the BTI 800/700 Series Ethernet access platforms, and the BTI proNX Control Software and associated applications.
Stacey Hamlin, President, CTS
We have broadly deployed high-bandwidth 1GE and 10GE connectivity services to enterprise, healthcare, education and government sites. We chose BTI's Ethernet Business Services solution to enable higher bandwidth rates and rapid scaling of our network as well as the service differentiation that our customers demand. Importantly, by transitioning our infrastructure, we're also able to extend our service offerings to include next-generation, Ethernet-to-the-Cloud connectivity.
Sally Bamentk, SVP of Global Marketing, BTI
This strategic network transition has allowed CTS to differentiate its offerings by scaling innovative high-speed services rapidly to a fast-growing customer baseA highly valued and innovative BTI customer widely recognized as a committed regional provider, CTS is capitalizing on our packet optical systems and software to compete more effectively in a market that's moving to a service-based economy with enterprises competing on a global basis.
