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VIAVI equips XL Axiata for 5G with remote f iber test and monitoring
Viavi Solutions has announced that XL Axiata , a leading converged network operator in Indonesia , is using the VIAVI ONMSi Optical Network Management System to increase visibility into its fiber network .
With intelligent remote test and monitoring capabilities , the ONMSi solution allows the operator to ensure peak performance , minimize downtime and optimize subscriber experience .
As XL Axiata prepares to deploy 5G technology , a robust fiber network is crucial to enabling high-speed , reliable data transport from the core to the edge . The network operator has made significant investments in its optical fiber backbone in recent years , extending its network reach and expanding service offerings .
To ensure the integrity and performance of its network , XL Axiata selected VIAVI remote fiber test and monitoring to identify , locate and quickly rectify fiber faults , degradation or accidental damage .
Part of the award-winning family of VIAVI remote test and monitoring solutions ,
ONMSi enables centralized management and real-time visibility end-to-end across the fiber plant to automatically locate fiber faults and degradations , significantly improving performance and uptime while increasing workforce productivity . ONMSi detects even minor degradation when no outage is present , such as dirty connectors and crushed or bent fibers , which can lead to signal impairment . Plus the collection of rich network performance data offers insights that can be used to optimize maintenance operations and plan capacity enhancements .
“ The provision of remote fiber test and monitoring solutions to XL Axiata further strengthens our long-standing relationship with the Axiata group , complementing its use of VIAVI test and validation solutions for mobile networks ,” said Rajesh Rao , Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan , VIAVI .
“ With the VIAVI ONMSi platform in place , XL Axiata technicians will be able to easily find and proactively address any degradations in its fiber network to ensure a world-class customer experience for wired connectivity as well as new 5G services .”
“ As the first network operator in Indonesia to launch 4.5G , XL Axiata has a reputation for delivering first-rate service with leadingedge technology . VIAVI , in partnership with the system integrator Telemedia , is a fitting partner to help us get the most value out of the latest state-of-the-art infrastructure by maximizing the return on our fiber assets ,” said I Gede Darmayusa , CTO , XL Axiata .
“ We selected VIAVI innovations in remote fiber monitoring to help us accelerate our 5G network build , while ensuring that we continue to deliver great experiences for our existing customers in a consistent and reliable way .” p
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