GBI beefs up fiber network ahead of World Cup with Infinera
Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) says it has supplied systems featuring its Infinite Capacity Engine (ICE) coherent engine to Gulf Bridge International (GBI). The Qatar-based cloud and connectivity services provider is using the technology to increase capacity on its Smart Network in advance of the World Cup as well as enable new offerings such as its Capacity Protection Program.
GBI has deployed the ICE capabilities, in the form of the GX Series Compact Modular Platform across its submarine and terrestrial networks. With the World Cup, international football’s largest event, scheduled to take place in Qatar later this year, GBI is now prepared to handle what is expected to be significantly increased data traffic and bandwidth demands. Along these lines, GBI’s Capacity Protection Program is designed to enhance fiber network reliability by optimization of restoration and repair processes, as well as proactively assist fault prediction and detection.
“Deploying Infinera’s ICE technology across our network provides the terabits of capacity required to meet the demanding bandwidth needs of the region,” said Gavin Rea, CTO at GBI. “This deployment has enabled GBI to kick off our exciting new Capacity Protection Program to better support our customers and stream international events with reliability and ease. With Infinera’s ICE technology, we are well-positioned to provide a variety of reliable, high-capacity services now and in the future.”
“GBI operates significant subsea and terrestrial networks in the Middle East and globally, providing their customers with industry-leading network services,” added Nick Walden, senior vice president, worldwide sales, at Infinera. “By deploying Infinera’s high-capacity coherent optical transmission solutions on their Smart Network, GBI is able to increase network capacity and deliver new services to their customers. We are delighted to support GBI and their customers throughout the Middle East and globally.”
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