FLAG, previously known as GCX, is leveraging Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) across two segments of its India Connectivity Mesh, Chennai-Singapore and Mumbai-Singapore. FLAG is using Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme solution, powered by WL6e, to upgrade capacity on these segments to transport 400GbE client services and, in the near future, 800GbE client services.
Boasting a major improvement in spectral efficiency and a 50 per cent reduction in space and power per bit compared to the previous generation, WL6e will provide FLAG with a more sustainable capacity increase option by conserving space and power consumption.
Commenting on the announcement, Brad Kneller, chief network officer, FLAG, said, “In today’s hyper-connected world, our ability to deliver high-capacity connectivity that can support artificial intelligence applications and cloud services is key, and we are meeting this requirement with Ciena’s latest WaveLogic technology. FLAG is orchestrating large capacity transmission across the subsea corridors of India, both east and west, to enhance our service offerings and drive stronger connectivity across major data centre hubs.”
Meanwhile, Amit Malik, vice president and sales leader, India, Ciena, said, “Submarine cable operators are working to meet voracious bandwidth demands, drive down operational costs, and improve the sustainability and reliability of their existing cables. Ciena’s coherent optical innovations give operators, like FLAG, the ability to flexibly and rapidly add capacity to existing infrastructure, prolonging the lifespan of these cables.”
