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Seaborn deploys Infinera to launch AMX-1 submarine network services
I nfinera and Seaborn Networks , a leading developer / owner / operator of submarine fibre optic cable systems , have announced the launch of new submarine network services on Seaborn ’ s AMX-1 submarine network segment , connecting the US and Brazil . Powered by Infinera ’ s XT Series submarine network platforms , featuring Infinera ’ s Infinite Capacity Engine ( ICE ) technology , Seaborn ’ s new network boasts modernised architecture and industry-leading spectral efficiency , enabling the company to optically bypass cable landing stations and reduce network costs .
The global economy relies heavily on uninterrupted data connectivity , which is fuelled by increasing bandwidth demand and bandwidth-intensive applications , such as cloud-based services . To address global bandwidth needs across the Americas , Seaborn operates two leading cable systems , Seabras-1 and AMX-1 , both powered by Infinera solutions . Seaborn ’ s AMX-1 cable system provides transport , Ethernet private line and IP services on a geographically diverse path from its Seabras-1 cable , connecting Rio de Janeiro and Jacksonville , Florida , to offer its customers high-capacity , low-latency connectivity services .
“ Our longstanding relationship with Infinera and this collaboration have enabled us to cost-efficiently address our customers ’ growing capacity demands with reliable , low-latency solutions , purpose-built for subsea transport ,” said Paul Cannon , Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Seaborn . “ Key factors in Seaborn ’ s selection of Infinera ’ s solutions are its history of consistently delivering industry-leading optical engines and the roadmap for its ICE6 800G generation technology .”
“ We ’ re pleased to partner with Seaborn to provide submarine network services , enabling the company to operate a resilient , high-capacity network ,” said Nick Walden , Senior Vice President , Sales at Infinera . “ Infinera ’ s optical engines consistently demonstrate proven benefits in subsea applications , delivering superior spectral efficiency while significantly lowering network costs . With Infinera ’ s optical engine , Seaborn has the network capacity needed today and can seamlessly upgrade its network in the future to Infinera ’ s ICE6 800G generation coherent technology with ease as bandwidth demands dictate .” •
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