BoFiNet Leverages Market-Leading DZS Technology to Power Botswana’s Largest Fibre Network
- BoFiNet, a leading wholesale provider in Africa, selects DZS technology to deliver multi-gigabit digital services.
- DZS solutions enable BoFiNet to expand its communications infrastructure and offer high-speed internet to various sectors.
- The deployment includes DZS Velocity Broadband Access Edge solutions and DZS Helix Subscriber Edge solutions.
- BoFiNet leverages XGS-PON technology to provide ultra-high-speed internet to businesses and anchor institutions.
- The partnership showcases DZS's innovative and carrier-grade solutions in the market.
- DZS Professional Services team ensures hassle-free deployment and long-term success of the project.
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Insights
The deployment of DZS's Access and Subscriber Edge solutions by BoFiNet represents a significant technological advancement in Botswana's telecommunications infrastructure. By utilizing 10-Gigabit symmetrical passive optical networking (XGS-PON), BoFiNet is set to substantially improve its broadband offerings, which is critical in an era where high-speed internet is a key economic driver. The adoption of Fibre-To-The-Business (FTTB) systems indicates a strategic move to enhance connectivity for businesses and governmental institutions, which could lead to increased productivity and attract foreign investment.
From an industry perspective, the integration of GPON and XGS-PON technologies is noteworthy. GPON provides up to 2.5 Gbps downstream, which is sufficient for many current applications, but XGS-PON, offering up to 10 Gbps symmetrically, is future-proof and caters to growing data demands. This leap in infrastructure capability can be expected to stimulate the local economy by improving the business environment and potentially leading to job creation in the ICT sector.
The announcement by DZS highlights a growing trend of telecom infrastructure upgrades across emerging markets. The impact on DZS's business could be substantial, as successful implementation of their technology in Botswana may lead to further contracts across Africa, a continent with rapidly expanding internet penetration rates. The reference to an outstanding professional services team suggests a competitive advantage for DZS in terms of customer service, which is a critical factor in securing and maintaining large-scale projects.
For investors, the expansion of services to additional cities and countries could indicate potential revenue growth for DZS. However, it is important to monitor the execution of these projects and the subsequent market adoption, as these will be the true indicators of long-term success. Any delay or failure in implementation could negatively affect DZS's market position and investor sentiment.
The financial implications of DZS's collaboration with BoFiNet could be analyzed by examining the potential increase in DZS's revenue streams, considering the scale and scope of the project. The deployment of advanced networking solutions in a growing market like Botswana could be a strategic move to diversify revenue sources, particularly if DZS can leverage this project as a showcase to secure additional contracts in similar markets.
Investors should consider the capital expenditure associated with such projects and the expected return on investment. The long-term benefits, such as recurring revenue from maintenance and upgrades, should also be factored into the financial analysis. The announcement does not detail financial terms, which would be necessary to assess the direct impact on DZS's bottom line. However, the strategic nature of the partnership with a key player like BoFiNet suggests potential for positive financial outcomes.
DZS Access and Subscriber Edge solutions enable leading regional wholesale provider to offer multi-gigabit broadband to service providers and anchor institutions across country
DALLAS, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today announced that Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet), a leading wholesale provider of national and international telecommunications infrastructure in Africa and operator of the largest fibre network in the country, has deployed key solutions within the DZS Access and Subscriber Edge portfolios to deliver world-class digital connectivity and to help drive economic growth. BoFiNet is leveraging market-leading DZS Velocity Fibre-To-The-Business (FTTB) systems and DZS Helix premises solutions to execute its ongoing mission of being the communications backbone of the country by bringing multi-gigabit digital services to licensed communications service providers, governmental bodies and anchor institutions. Armed with DZS solutions, BoFinet’s customers can deliver the latest generation of fibre-enabled services to their end-users.
“We needed proven, reliable, cost-effective fibre technology that would allow us to easily scale and rapidly deploy the next-generation communications services our customers and their end-users are demanding,” said Mr. Keabetswe Segole, Chief Executive Officer at BoFiNet. “DZS fulfilled all of these requirements in addition to offering an outstanding professional services team to help implement this important initiative. With DZS technology now a key asset within our communications network, we are well-positioned to deliver the multi-gigabit services that will enable BoFiNet to easily accommodate future growth and adapt as our customers’ communications needs evolve.”
As part of the project, BoFiNet is deploying DZS solutions, leveraging 10-Gigabit symmetrical passive optical networking (XGS-PON) technology to enable fibre connected businesses and anchor institutions in the cities of Mahalapye, Kanye, Tlokweng and Molepolole. This state-of-the-art network enables BoFiNet to expand its existing communications infrastructure, allowing for the seamless integration of next-generation data, voice and video services and positions the company to be the primary source of ultra-high-speed internet bandwidth for corporate, government bodies, institutional anchors, retail users and individual business customers throughout the region.
“BoFiNet is one of the leading wholesale providers in the south of Africa and for them to entrust DZS technology as the foundation of their communications network is a huge testament to the innovative, carrier-grade solutions we are bringing to market,” said Gunter Reiss, Chief Customer Officer at DZS. “We look forward to continuing to grow our strategic relationship with BoFiNet as they execute on their mission of delivering their customers world-class communications services and expand their offerings to additional cities and countries throughout the region.”
DZS solutions and services being deployed by BoFiNet include:
- DZS Velocity Broadband Access Edge solutions. DZS Velocity fibre access systems, featuring environmentally hardened Fibre-To-The-X (FTTX) optical line terminal (OLT) line cards that support multi-gigabit services leveraging gigabit passive optical networking (GPON), XGS-PON and combo technologies.
- DZS Helix Subscriber Edge solutions. DZS optical network terminals (ONTs) provide wired connectivity within the residence and enterprise, while advanced DZS mesh gateway solutions enable carrier-class WiFi for whole-home and business coverage.
- DZS Professional Services. The DZS Professional Services team offers high-touch support to enable hassle-free deployment, integration and automation of strategic projects and ensure long-term success.
Local DZS partner, Nextcom, is a key enabler to the delivery and implementation of this project.
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About BoFiNet
BoFiNet is a wholesale provider of national and international telecommunications infrastructure. Providing an excellent telecommunications backbone network is core to BoFiNet’s mandate, which is to provide and operate infrastructure that will drive connectivity and economic growth. BoFiNet services all licensed telco operators both nationally and internationally. BoFiNet’s dedication to improvement of the customer service landscape is of critical importance and the cornerstone of growing sustained customer value and the level of both acquisition and retention. For more information, visit www.bofinet.co.bw.
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