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MainOne supports VIPNET with increased capacity
NEWS ainOne , a leading connectivity and data centre solutions
M provider in West Africa , has upgraded Ivorian ISP VIPNET ’ s capacity from 155Mbps to 1Gbps . VIPNET is a telecommunications operator that provides connectivity services and technology integration solutions through the national broadband coverage .
VIPNET is a telecommunications operator operating in Côte d ’ Ivoire and Burkina Faso , whose main activity is the provision of Internet access and services through the national broadband coverage , but the company has also established itself in the provision of high added value telecommunication services .
Speaking on the decision to upgrade , Ahmed Cherif , CEO , VIPNET , said : “ Operational excellence is imperative for the growth of all companies . MainOne has ensured we achieve and maintain our commitment to providing the best connectivity and technology services to the Ivorian market which has enabled us to maintain our position as a major Internet service provider in Côte d ’ Ivoire . We value the relationship with MainOne and trust that the upgrade will only lead to more successes and an enabled ICT ecosystem in the country .”
The use of advanced technologies and the quality of its equipment have enabled VIPNET to deploy a robust and reliable network and to offer its customers highspeed Internet access and cutting-edge telecommunications services .
Colt the first to bring 400GE optical services to Hong Kong and Singapore
olt Technology Services , a leading global provider of agile , high bandwidth connectivity solutions , has
C announced the availability of its new 400GE Wave and Private Wave services , making it the first telco to offer the technology in Hong Kong and Singapore . across the Asia Pacific region reflects Colt ’ s position as an industry pioneer . This is a milestone for connectivity in Asia and reflects our commitment to delivering next-generation agile connectivity solutions to the region .” ◊
Based on Ciena ’ s WaveLogic 5 Extreme ( WL5e ) coherent optical technology , the 400GE service builds upon Colt ’ s high bandwidth optical portfolio delivered on the IQ Network , which includes Wave , Spectrum and Private Wave , to deliver the next generation of services with unparalleled end-user experience over a fully programmable network .
Colt will use Ciena ’ s Waveserver 5 platform , powered by WL5e 800G technology , to enable efficient 400GE between locations on the IQ Network to meet the highest levels of bandwidth demands from customers . This follows Colt ’ s announcement from March 2021 , which shared its successful provisioning of 600G wavelengths in a long-haul live network in Japan in close collaboration with Ciena – making Colt the first and only provider with long distance 600G capability in the country .
Masato Hoshino , Colt President and Head of Asia , said : “ Being the first to deliver 400GE commercially in our metro networks
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