Arelion connects new 800G route to 1623 Farnam’s Omaha edge data center
Regional network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services provider 1623 Farnam says that Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier; see “Telia Carrier: Call us Arelion”) has added a connection to its newly christened 800G fiber route between Chicago and Denver to 1623 Farnam’s edge data center in Omaha. Access to the route passed field validation tests late last year before coming online.
Arelion’s 2,396-km fiber route between Chicago and Denver makes stops at Omaha and Des Moines along the way. The fiber network services provider recently added 800G technology from Infinera to the system after completion of field trials last year (see “Telia Carrier to deploy Infinera’s ICE6 800G coherent technology”).
1623 Farnam says the enhanced open line system offers its customers significant capacity and flexibility, along with access to Arelion’s AS1299 global fiber network, which comprises 70,000 km of fiber and 1,700 MPLS endpoints that connect customers in 125 countries. The data center services provider expects the new capabilities will prove popular among customers who serve 5G, IoT, AI, AR, cloud gaming, and other requirements.
“Customers that are looking to digitally transform need ample network capacity for their applications and systems to thrive — and it’s clear we have a tremendous amount of capacity in Omaha. At 1623 Farnam, we’re proud to offer access to Arelion’s leading global backbone,” commented Todd Cushing, president of 1623 Farnam. “Many vendors are dealing with 25-30-week lead times, and people don’t have that kind of time anymore. We have the capacity available and ready to go. As an edge expert and a connectivity connoisseur, we’re glad that we can continue to improve our ecosystem with wonderful partners and tenants, creating a rising tide that lifts all boats.”
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