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FibreCo selects
ADVA Optical
Networking for
high-bandwidth
services in
South Africa
F
ibreCo Telecommunications has selected ADVA Optical
Networking as the technology partner, enabling the fibre
network operator to roll-out high-bandwidth services
across South Africa. FibreCo, one of the country’s leading
communication service providers, will harness ADVA Optical
Networking’s FSP 3000 metro and long-haul technology
to offer tailor-made connectivity services to its business,
government and carrier customers. The initial deployment
involves a 100Gbit/s ROADM network carrying data over
780km between Johannesburg and the undersea cable
landing station at Mtunzini. ADVA Optical Networking’s Elite
partner, Jasco Carrier Solutions, will play a key role in the
deployment and continuous support of the new network.
“This strategic partnership provides a firm foundation for
the future as we help even more South African businesses
unleash their full potential. With ADVA Optical Networking’s
flexible platform, we can respond in the shortest possible time
to each and every customer demand,” said Marius Mostert,
CTO, FibreCo. “The ADVA FSP 3000, including its advanced
ROADM technology, enables us to deliver the high-speed,
scalable connectivity that today’s enterprises and service
providers demand. Our new infrastructure delivers several
key efficiencies from low latency to optimised bandwidth
utilisation. What’s more, the support and local expertise
provided by ADVA Optical Networking and Jasco Carrier
Solutions gives us a lot of confidence that we’ll achieve quick
time to market and the highest network availability.”
FibreCo chose to expand its existing infrastructure in
response to rapid growth in bandwidth demand. With ADVA
Optical Networking as a key partner, it will ensure tailored
bandwidth-intensive broadband services for high-priority
business applications across South Africa. Incorporating the
latest multi-degree ROADM technology, the ADVA FSP 3000
is the ideal platform for flexible transport services. FibreCo’s
new infrastructure will carry both 10 and 100Gbit/s traffic
and include long-haul links that require no regeneration. The
modular design of the ADVA FSP 3000 also ensures that the
network is primed and ready for further expansion so that
FibreCo can easily upgrade its clients’ services whenever their
requirements change. FibreCo’s future network expansion
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Marius Mostert, CTO, FibreCo
plans will see 100Gbit/s metro and long-haul links connecting
other cities and regions across South Africa.
“To be selected as FibreCo’s strategic partner is an honour
for every member of our team. It highlights the benefits
of our flexible, scalable solution and underlines the value
of the local support we offer. With this new network, we’re
expanding our leading market position in South Africa,”
commented Günter Landers, Sales Director, Africa, ADVA
Optical Networking. “Our metro and long-haul solutions
enable FibreCo to meet increasingly challenging business
expectations. Our advanced ROADM technology ensures
streamlined and efficient operations. It also creates a
dynamic architecture so that FibreCo can instantly respond
to changing and growing demands. It’s clear that FibreCo
is embarking on an exciting journey. We’re proud to be
supporting them every step of the way.”
“As an ADVA Optical Networking Elite partner, we at Jasco
Carrier Solutions have a large pool of ADVA-certified
engineers in South Africa, providing FibreCo with the
assurance of a technically astute and highly qualified
team. Our skills and expertise ensure a smooth and speedy
deployment as well as first-class ongoing support,” said
Martin Ferreira, Executive Head, Jasco Carrier Solutions.
“Nearly a decade of experience with ADVA Optical
Networking roll-outs makes us the ideal company to supply
and install the new technology. Our engineers will also
provide support in conjunction with ADVA Optical Networking
and will ensure sufficient stockholding of equipment at their
national offices. Furthermore, Jasco Carrier Solutions has
invested in an ADVA Optical Networking lab and test bed that
will assist significantly with fault-finding processes.” n
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