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GEANT to Deploy Infinera Packet Optical SDN Solution for Network Optimization

GEANT to Deploy Infinera Packet Optical SDN Solution for Network Optimization Image Credit: Infinera

GEANT, Europe's leading research and education network will deploy Infinera's programmable and open packet optical software-defined networking (SDN) solution integrated with GÉANT's ONOS-based controller. GÉANT tested and validated two key components of Infinera's packet optical SDN solution, the Open Transport Switch (OTS) software and the Packet Switching Module (PXM). GÉANT plans for a network-wide deployment that will optimize its multi-layer network and enable efficient delivery of very high-bandwidth connectivity for data intensive research.

Together with its National Research and Education Network (NREN) partners, the GÉANT network connects over 50 million users at 10,000 institutions across Europe, supporting research in areas such as energy, the environment, space and medicine. 

GÉANT is also working with ON Lab to develop the ONOS SDN controller to create an SDN-driven approach to network optimization. Once the solution is fully deployed, GÉANT will be able to enhance how large data flows across the network are routed, optimizing connectivity and capacity between the IP/MPLS and optical layers to deliver a multi-layer transport solution in the support of data-intensive research computing projects. 

Mark Johnston, Chief Network Operations Officer at GÉANT 
Infinera's packet optical SDN solution offers an effective approach to optimize the GÉANT network and efficiently and optimally handle large traffic flows.

Nick Walden, Senior Vice President, EMEA at Infinera
This is just one example illustrating the strong partnership between our organizations, and we are excited about working with GÉANT to deliver future innovations.

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