To support a new high-speed nationwide backbone network throughout the
United Kingdom, O2, the commercial brand of Telefónica UK Limited, is
deploying Ciena’s
(NYSE:CIEN) converged
packet optical solutions. With this scalable 100G network, O2 has
more flexibility in how the network is controlled and configured and can
satisfy growing unpredictable demands for high-bandwidth mobile, video
and cloud services. This new backbone network will connect major UK
cities, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Liverpool, and
enable O2 to deliver web-scale services to support massive growth in
data center and network virtualization demands.
Key Facts:
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This new network, powered by Ciena’s 6500
Packet-Optical platform, and equipped with WaveLogic
3 Coherent Optical Processors, will accommodate several terabits
of traffic in O2’s backbone and, at the same time, respond dynamically
to any demand changes. The ROADM-based network also provides flexible,
low latency connectivity ensuring a superior end user experience.
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Additionally, O2 is deploying the 6500 platform equipped with packet
switch modules, which enable seamless integration of packet and
optical technologies to reduce total cost of operation and
time-to-market for new services.
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Ciena’s OneControl
Unified Management System will provide O2 with comprehensive
service visualization and network diagnostics, resulting in the
efficient use of critical network assets and bandwidth optimization.
O2 is also using a range of professional services via Ciena Specialist
Services, including network planning, installation and turn-up
services.
Executive Comments:
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“This network enhancement is a great example of O2’s commitment to our
mission to provide our customers with a superior user experience. By
selecting Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform and unified management
solutions we will ensure that we have a high-speed and scalable
network that can meet our customers’ demands and provide the
foundation needed for high bandwidth consuming services.”
– Brendan
O’Reilly, CTO, O2
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“In today’s evolving web-scale world, it is crucial for providers like
O2 to be able to respond to unpredictable and growing needs in order
to deliver an on-demand experience for their customers. By utilizing
the latest advancements in our converged packet optical solutions O2
will have the bandwidth, efficiency and agility needed to deploy
faster and more robust connectivity nationwide.”
– Francois
Locoh-Donou, Senior Vice President, Global Products Group, Ciena
Supporting Resources:
About Telefonica
O2 is the commercial brand of Telefónica UK Limited and is a leading
digital communications company with the highest customer satisfaction
for any mobile provider according to Ofcom. With over 24 million
customers, O2 runs 2G, 3G and 4G networks across the UK, as well as
operating O2 Wifi and owning half of Tesco Mobile. O2 has over 450
retail stores and sponsors The O2, O2 Academy venues and the England
rugby team. Read more about O2 at www.o2.co.uk/news.
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
coordinate computing, storage and network resources in a unified,
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