Fujitsu offers Virtuora PD network design and planning tool based on Open ROADM
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. says it has developed the FUJITSU Network Virtuora PD, a multi-vendor network design and planning tool for networks using principles from the Open ROADM Multisource Agreement (MSA). The company adds that a Tier 1 operator has opted to use the tool. Fujitsu did not reveal the name of the customer.
Open ROADM, spearheaded by AT&T (see "AT&T field tests Open ROADM technology"), has developed interoperability specifications for open elements for ROADMs, including the switch, transponders, and pluggable optical transceivers. Fujitsu Network Communications was a founding member of the MSA and was involved in early trials (see “Fujitsu details AT&T Open ROADM field trial participation”). In addition to AT&T, network operators who are members of the MSA include Cesnet, Deutsche Telekom AG, Inoventica, KDDI, NTT, Orange S.A., Rostelecom, Saudi Telecom Co., SK Telecom, Surfnet, TDC A/S, and Telecom Italia (TIM S.p.A).
Fujitsu Network Communications says the SDN-based Virtuora PD optimizes and simplifies the planning, design, and testing of optical networks based on Open ROADM technology and concepts. It assists closed-loop multi-vendor network design and deployment with capacity planning and offers a unified view of planned and deployed networks, according to the company.
“As a contributing member of the Open ROADM Multi-Source Agreement (MSA), Fujitsu is committed to the core principles of multi-vendor, software-enabled Open ROADM ecosystems,” said Francois Lafontaine, vice president and head of the software business at Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. “Virtuora PD is a key component in enabling open networks, helping providers overcome the disadvantages of proprietary architectures.”
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