Indonesian IX Abhinawa taps Smartoptics for DWDM data center interconnect

July 12, 2022

Smartoptics says it will supply its DCP-M open line system and pluggable 100G transceivers to PT Abhinawa Sumberdaya Asia, an Indonesian internet exchange.

Stephen Hardy

Smartoptics says it will supply its DCP-M open line system and pluggable 100G transceivers to PT Abhinawa Sumberdaya Asia, an Indonesian internet exchange. Abhinawa will use the optical technology to provide data center interconnect.

Abhinawa provides routing services to OTT service providers in Indonesia via idEX internet exchange point in Jakarta. The hub connects digital content and OTT providers to 250 million internet users across Indonesia. As the country comprises disparate islands, long-range DWDM capabilities is a necessity that the DCP-M will meet, according to Smartoptics. The systems also provide an upgrade path to 400G optics, which will enable the internet exchange to keep pace with future requirements.

“When comparing all the available options, Smartoptics stood out for its capability to carry high-density traffic with minimal latency. We also felt that Smartoptics was better at understanding our needs, which proved advantageous both in our initial discussions and for ongoing support. When the units arrived, we were impressed with the small form factor and the plug-and-play installation, while the unit is ready for 4 Tbps. The DCP-M provided the easiest provisioning we’ve ever seen with DWDM. We look forward to additional deployments and continuing collaboration in the future,” stated Bambang Wibowo, CEO of Abhinawa.

“Our open line systems give internet exchanges the scalability to easily add additional 100G channels and to make the leap to 400G by simply adding 400G capable transceivers. We are proud that Abhinawa has chosen us, demonstrating to the substantial, Indonesian market the benefits of our optical networking solutions. This signals increased diversification and broadening of our customer base,” added Magnus Grenfeldt, CEO Smartoptics.

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About the Author

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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