Integra™,
a provider of fiber-based, carrier-grade networking, communications and
technology solutions, is deploying the latest advancements in Ciena®
Corporation’s (NYSE: CIEN), converged packet optical portfolio to
enhance its route that connects Salt Lake City to Sacramento. With
Ciena’s recently announced
WaveLogic Photonics capabilities, Integra can increase transport
efficiency, dramatically reduce network latency and better support wide
area networks, private and hybrid cloud infrastructures. The new degrees
of software programmability enable Integra to go beyond traditional
offerings by tailoring its services, such as diverse path protection in
addition to low latency, for datacenter, enterprise, government and
wholesale carrier application demands.
Key Facts:
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Integra is one of the largest facilities-based providers of
communication and networking services in the western United States,
connecting businesses of all sizes in 35 metropolitan markets. Integra
owns and operates an enterprise-class network consisting of a
6,400-mile long-haul fiber-optic network, 3,000 miles of metropolitan
fiber and a nationwide IP/MPLS network.
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With high-performance capacity of 100G per wavelength, this route is
supported by Ciena’s 6500
Packet-Optical Platform, including WaveLogic
3 Coherent Optical Processors and Smart Raman with PinPoint
advanced fiber analytics software. Ciena’s WaveLogic Photonics
capabilities allow Integra to simply and quickly deploy high-capacity
services across the 1400 km route without regeneration, bypassing
numerous huts while reducing latency, power, and space requirements.
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To monitor its network, Integra will utilize both Ciena’s Smart Raman
with PinPoint software and OneControl
Unified Management System. Through the use of integrated OTDR
traces, PinPoint enables quick and controlled service turn-up of
photonic services and precise localization of fiber faults, which
accelerates repair time from days to hours. OneControl will be used
for full service lifecycle management from low-touch service
activation and end-to-end visibility for comprehensive service
assurance to ensure that Integra can efficiently meet all end-customer
service level agreements (SLAs).
Executive Comments:
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“This new fiber route is a strategic asset for us at Integra, so we
incorporated Ciena’s packet-optical solutions to help us get more
value out of the network. With Ciena’s WaveLogic Photonics
capabilities we now have greater visibility into our network than
before, supporting service responsiveness and enhancing our
competitive advantage.”
- Michael Sharpe, senior
vice president, operations, Integra
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“Network operators like Integra rely on advanced networking solutions
and software programmability to quickly adapt their networks to
changing user and business demands. We are pleased to continue
supporting Integra in its effort to efficiently grow its network and
provide high-quality services to its end-users.”
- Jason
Phipps, general manager and vice president, North American field
operations, Ciena
Supporting Resources:
About Integra
Integra™ provides facilities-based communications and network services
to enterprises, small and mid-sized businesses, government agencies and
carriers throughout the western United States, with nationwide and
international connectivity delivered via a robust IP/MPLS network.
Integra’s vast, privately owned network connects customers to
6,400 miles of long-haul fiber optic infrastructure and 3,000 miles of
metro fiber across 35 cities in 11 states, and its
Ethernet-over-copper infrastructure extends ubiquitous Ethernet
access to more than 460,000 business locations. Customers trust Integra
for secure, reliable, low-latency solutions to power high-bandwidth
cloud services, data center connectivity and the applications that drive
their success. Integra’s services are backed by hands-on support and
strong service level agreements. For more information, visit www.integratelecom.com.
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is the network specialist. We collaborate with
customers worldwide to unlock the strategic potential of their networks
and fundamentally change the way they perform and compete. Ciena
leverages its deep expertise in packet and optical networking and
distributed software automation to deliver solutions in alignment with
its OPn architecture for next-generation networks. We enable
a high-scale, programmable infrastructure that can be controlled and
adapted by network-level applications, and provide open interfaces to
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