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GBI boosts submarine network performance with Ciena ’ s GeoMesh Extreme
As part of GBI ’ s infrastructure evolution , Ciena has increased GBI ’ s Smart Network lit capacity by 10 Tb / s .
Gulf Bridge International ( GBI ), a global cloud , connectivity and content enabler , is deploying Ciena ’ s GeoMesh Extreme , powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme , to increase GBI ’ s Smart Network capacity and performance .
This upgrade will help GBI meet the demanding Internet traffic requirements between the Gulf Co-operation Council ( GCC ) countries , Europe and India . This will also help prepare the region for major upcoming sporting events – including the world ’ s largest football competition – in Qatar and the wider region .
Surges in video streaming , cloud computing and 5G have driven bandwidth demand and the need for submarine and terrestrial network upgrades globally . GBI ’ s upgrade with Ciena uses the latest technologies to increase design capacity by 10 Tb / s , enhance its capabilities and provide increased flexibility in delivery times .
“ Ciena ’ s WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optical technology will allow us to maximise the use of our fibre assets , ensuring a great quality of service for our customers ,” said Cengiz Oztelcan , Chief Executive Officer , GBI .
“ We are excited to continue to expand our relationship with Ciena . GBI can now add significant capacity and intelligence to the network to meet requirements from customers including Internet Content Providers ( ICPs ).”
“ Ciena ’ s WaveLogic technology and software will help GBI create a network that can adapt , self-optimise and scale to meet customer demands ,” said Jamie Jefferies , Vice President and General Manager , International , Ciena . “ We understand the importance for GBI to have a programmable and reliable submarine network – especially as the region will soon be hosting the world ’ s biggest football tournament , which is expected to drive a great deal of video traffic .”
GBI will leverage Ciena ’ s WaveLogic 5 Extreme ( WL5e ) to optimise its design capacity and help significantly reduce the cost per bit . Additionally , the embedded software intelligence in WL5e gives GBI the ability to dynamically fine-tune capacity to meet changing network demands . Ciena ’ s Manage , Control and Plan ( MCP ) domain controller will provide software control and automation to accelerate network operations . With this network upgrade , GBI intends to provide the best possible digital experiences to its partners , customers and end-users alike . ◊
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