Nokia 200G optical transport solution doubles network capacity for Spark New Zealand
December 05 2016 - 4:03PM
Press Release
- Spark first in New Zealand to offer 200 Gb/s
(Gigabits-per-second) on a single wavelength thanks to Nokia's
technology
- Higher capacity, lower costs mean Spark can meet rising
customer bandwidth demand on existing network without huge fiber
optic investments
6 December, 2016
Espoo, Finland - Spark, New Zealand's leading communications
service provider, has deployed the country's first 200G per
wavelength production fiber link using Nokia's PSS1830 Optical
Transport Network (OTN). The Nokia optical solution effectively
doubles capacity while reducing cost per bit on the Spark fiber
network. As a result, Spark is able to deliver more value and a
better experience to its enterprise, retail mobile and broadband
customers without the need for major investment in fiber optic
cables and other CAPEX/OPEX-related costs.
The deployment of 200G per wavelength is a first for the New
Zealand telecommunications industry, and was achieved with the
Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch. The powerful yet flexible
hardware and software allow customers to optimize their networks by
balancing capacity and distance for individual wavelengths. Nokia's
200G channel can also co-exist with Spark's 10G and 100G channels,
protecting the original network investment.
Spark's new 200Gbps network link connects its core network with
the global gateway, and enables the service provider stay ahead of
the data demand curve for both residential and enterprise
customers. It will help meet continuing strong business and
consumer demand for data bandwidth, utilizing existing systems to
efficiently boost capacity for current usage and future growth.
200G provides a compelling business case for any operator
looking to lower their total cost of ownership while still
deploying extra speed and capacity in their existing 1830 PSS
networks.
Colin Brown, General Manager of Networks at Spark, said:
"Today's digital revolution is driving massive growth in data
traffic, with businesses and consumers needing to instantly access
and share information anytime, anywhere, doing so quickly,
efficiently and securely. Nokia has helped Spark NZ reach a new
milestone with our world-class Optical Transport Network, achieving
our vision of a data-driven future for New Zealand and underpinning
an integrated network including fiber, 3G, 4G, 4.5G, wireless
broadband and Wi-Fi."
Ray Owen, head of Oceania at Nokia, said: "Like many
operators, Spark has faced relentless growth in bandwidth demand,
largely driven by an increase in video streaming by business and
consumer users. By taking a flexible approach to this challenge
with New Zealand's first 200Gbps fiber link, together with Nokia,
Spark is well placed to meet continued demand growth while meeting
existing user expectations."
Did you know?
- Nokia is the market leader in 200G port shipments
(Dell'Oro).
- Deployments of our 200G solution are growing rapidly as
customers see the benefits of the long haul capabilities of 200G
8QAM.
- We have shipped our 200G solution to more than 88
customers.
Resources:
- 1830 Photonic Service Switch portfolio page
- Video: Nokia PSE-2: The heart of the network for today and the
future
- Video: Super coherent technology - optimizing wavelength
capacity and reach
- Nokia Optical Networking page
- Photonic Service Engine 2 (PSE-2) page
- White paper: Applications of next gen coherent modulation
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About Spark NZSpark is New Zealand's largest digital
services company delivering mobile, fixed and IT products and
services to millions of New Zealand consumers and businesses. Our
ambition is to be a winning business, inspired by customers to
unleash the potential in all New Zealanders. Spark New Zealand is a
multi-brand business, with principal brands Spark (supporting home,
consumer mobile and small business customers) and Spark Digital
(supporting government and business customers with strong Cloud
services, mobility and ICT capabilities). Specialist and flanking
brands include Skinny (consumer mobile), Revera and Appserv (data
hosting services), Lightbox (internet TV), Qrious (data analytics),
and Bigpipe (consumer broadband). An in-house incubator, Spark
Ventures, is developing other new business opportunities.
www.sparknz.co.nz
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SparkSam DurbinCommunications PartnerPhone: +64 27 529
4342Email: sam.durbin@spark.co.nz
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