Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) says it is supplying elements of its Apollo Optical Networking portfolio to IPS. The international connectivity services supplier is using the Apollo optical transmission technology to enable 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) service capabilities on its terrestrial and submarine networks connecting customers in Manilla to Hong Kong and Singapore.
Japan-based ISP will deploy Apollo programmable TM800 muxponder cards on Apollo 9600 series platforms to enable 100GbE service delivery via long-haul submarine cables, some of which exceed 2500 km in length.
“Our ability to seamlessly deliver connectivity services to our customers over long distances is key to the success of our business,” said Koji Miyashita, president and CEO of IPS. “Ribbon’s optical transport technology allowed us to maximize our available capacity and transmit world-class communications applications via our submarine services under the South China Sea.”
“Submarine applications must deliver extensive capacity and carry the highest level of communications services on each channel in order to realize cost efficiencies,” said Mickey Wilf, general manager, APAC and MEA regions, for Ribbon. “Our Apollo solution enables IPS to maximize capacity by leveraging dual wavelengths with programmable baud rate and modulation, in conjunction with flexgrid technology.”
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