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RETN completes upgrade of Pan-European network to offer 400G
RETN , a leading international network services provider , has announced the completion of its Pan-European upgrade , now offering 400 Gbps wavelengths across its extensive fibre network .
Through a long-standing cooperation with Infinera , RETN has installed cutting-edge technology and massively upgraded network capacity across all European routes . A high-performance optical transport solution , including the ICE6 optical engine , GX G42 compact modular platform and FlexILS open optical line system from Infinera , are now deployed to meet the hyperscale bandwidth needs of customers , with lower power consumption , reduced cost and maximum spectral efficiency .
Tony O ’ Sullivan , CEO of RETN , expressed his confidence in the transformative impact of 400G technology : “ The connectivity market has reached a tipping point with single wavelength 400G . With the latest generation Layer 1 capacity services , we are empowering businesses with high-availability 100 % diverse fibre routes and industry leading services provision times .”
Nick Walden , Senior Vice President of Infinera , commented : “ Infinera is delighted to partner with RETN and provide industryleading optical networking solutions purpose-built to address growing capacity demands and deliver an enhanced customer experience . With our ICE6- powered GX platform and FlexILS line system , RETN is equipped with an agile , high-performance and scalable transport infrastructure optimised for the evolving needs of its customers .”
Additionally , RETN upgrades its IP / MPLS network to 400G technology running on Juniper ’ s latest-generation equipment in proactive approach to satisfy global growing demand for IP traffic .
In one of its first deployments of 400G , RETN has successfully interconnected the Budapest Internet Exchange ’ s ( BIX ) Point of Presence in Vienna with its core infrastructure in Budapest . This supports the surging demand for cross-border data exchange from BIX ’ s 90 members . RETN seamlessly upgraded the Budapest ( T-Systems / Dataplex Invitech DC10 ) – Vienna DigitalRealty ( Interxion ) wavelength from 100Gbps to 400Gbps in just a few weeks , ensuring a smooth service handover during a hot-cut . The enhanced infrastructure now enables BIX to scale its network and futureproof its operations .
Attila Miszori , Member of the Board , BIX , commented : “ BIX values RETN ’ s ability to deliver 400Gbps wavelength service with short delivery time and our required hot-cut service handover . We appreciate RETN ’ s professional , proactive and quality-oriented approach . In an everevolving industry , it ’ s essential to partner with service providers like RETN who understand the market and deliver innovative solutions .” p
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