JUNE 9, 2008 -- Ciena Corp. (search for Ciena) says that Los Angeles-based network service provider Mzima Networks has implemented Ciena's CN 5060 Multiservice Carrier Ethernet Platform across its North American and European networks.
Mzima deployed the CN 5060 to support a new MPLS infrastructure that will enable it to rapidly introduce new, high-bandwidth services, significantly increase service reliability and performance monitoring, and facilitate expansion into new markets.
Mzima delivers optimized Internet connectivity and Ethernet transport via its NetAlive network architecture. Mzima specializes in high-bandwidth applications by leveraging 10-Gigabit Ethernet technologies. A key piece of Ciena's FlexSelect Architecture, the CN 5060 enables Mzima to cost-effectively transition its metro and edge aggregation networks to an optimized IP and Ethernet service delivery infrastructure, the system house says. The platform is Carrier Ethernet certified by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) for its MEF 9 and MEF 14 certifications.
"As we looked to upgrade our global network to address continued growth and new service opportunities, our first step was to add a dedicated MPLS infrastructure separate from our IP backbone. The Ciena CN 5060 gives us the flexibility to meet customer demands, improve operational efficiency, and cost-effectively fulfill our expansion plans," said Grant Kirkwood, CTO of Mzima. "Ciena's CN 5060 enables us to achieve these goals by creating a service-driven, anything-over-Ethernet network edge featuring advanced Ethernet interworking and MPLS functionality combined with industry-leading reliability."
Mzima also will leverage Ciena's ON-Center Data Edge Manager.
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