Vianet Deploys DZS Award-Winning Velocity V6 Fiber Access System to Deliver its Customers Multi-Gigabit Bandwith Capabilities
- DZS collaborates with Vianet to implement the Velocity V6 fiber access system for high-speed broadband services
- Vianet aims to provide customers with the fastest voice, data, and video speeds in northern Ontario using DZS technology
- The Velocity V6 system offers multi-gigabit services with XGS-PON technology, enabling speeds up to 10 Gbps
- Vianet's deployment in Greater Sudbury showcases the commitment to delivering cutting-edge communication services
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The deployment of the DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system by Vianet is a significant development in the telecommunications sector, particularly within the context of northern Ontario's market. This move positions Vianet to offer substantially higher broadband speeds to its residential and business customers, which is critical in an era where demand for high-speed internet is growing exponentially due to the proliferation of data-intensive applications such as UHD gaming, AR/VR/XR, remote work, online learning and telehealth services.
From an operational standpoint, the V6 system's high density and non-blocking switching capacity are noteworthy. The architecture's ability to scale to nearly a terabit per slot without requiring a complete system overhaul for future upgrades is a competitive advantage. This scalability is essential for service providers aiming to future-proof their networks and avoid the capital expenditures associated with frequent hardware replacements.
Furthermore, the adherence to global standards and integration with DZS Cloud software solutions for orchestration and service assurance facilitates operational simplicity and may lead to cost savings in terms of reduced operational overhead. This could translate to improved margins for Vianet and potentially lower prices for consumers, thereby enhancing Vianet's competitive position in the market.
The strategic partnership between DZS and Vianet is reflective of broader industry trends where service providers are seeking to differentiate themselves through technology partnerships that enable them to deliver superior service experiences. Vianet's choice to deploy the Velocity V6 in Greater Sudbury, a key market in northern Ontario, could stimulate economic growth in the region by attracting businesses that depend on reliable, high-speed internet access.
Investor sentiment towards DZS may be positively influenced by this announcement, as it demonstrates the company's ability to secure and maintain long-term strategic partnerships. The deployment also serves as a case study for DZS's product efficacy, which could lead to increased market penetration and revenue growth. For Vianet, the move underscores their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, which could bolster their brand reputation and customer loyalty.
The telecommunications industry is highly competitive and service providers must continuously invest in infrastructure to keep pace with technological advancements and consumer expectations. Vianet's initiative could prompt similar investments by competitors, leading to a ripple effect of network modernization across the region.
The financial implications of Vianet's deployment of the DZS Velocity V6 system are multifaceted. On one hand, the investment in this advanced technology is likely to increase Vianet's capital expenditures in the short term. However, the operational efficiencies and potential revenue growth from attracting and retaining customers with high-speed service offerings could offset these initial costs over time.
The deployment may also be a strategic move to preemptively capture market share before competitors can offer similar services, which could lead to an improved revenue stream and stronger financial performance in the long term. The ability of the V6 system to support in-place upgrades to future PON technologies without complete system replacement mitigates the risk of technological obsolescence and could lead to a lower total cost of ownership.
For DZS, the announcement could have positive implications for its stock price as investors may view this as an indicator of the company's product leadership and market growth potential. The financial performance of both companies will depend on the successful execution of the deployment and the market's response to the enhanced service capabilities.
High capacity, high density DZS fiber access system provides Vianet subscribers some of the fastest bandwidth speeds available in northern Ontario
DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today announced that Vianet, an Ontario, Canada-based regional communications service provider, is deploying the award-winning DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system to deliver its residential and business customers some of the fastest broadband speeds in northern Ontario. Leveraging the DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system provides Vianet with a clear path to multi-gigabit services leveraging Passive Optical Networking (PON) technology, including symmetric 10 gigabit per second (10 Gbps) capable XGS-PON.
“We are in a fiercely competitive market, so we want to ensure that we are always on the leading edge of delivering our customers the fastest voice, data and video speeds available,” said Will Gasteiger, President and Founder of Vianet. “DZS has long served us well as a strategic partner and has been an integral part of our success by continually delivering the innovative and open solutions that we need to successfully compete and win by delivering what we believe to be the most complete and fastest communications experience in northern Ontario.”
“Vianet has built their reputation on providing excellent customer service and delivering great communications experiences to their customers and DZS has been a proud partner helping to power their networks for more than two decades,” said Jeff Liening, Senior Vice President of Americas Sales at DZS. “Armed with the Velocity V6, Vianet can continue to lead their market with multi-gigabit broadband services enabled via XGS-PON technology delivering a superior communications service experience ready for the next-generation applications of today and tomorrow – from latency-sensitive ultra-high definition gaming and extended reality experiences to high-performance remote working/learning and advanced telehealth services.”
DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system delivers industry-leading performance and high density in a 6 rack unit (6RU), environmentally hardened form factor that redefines how leading-edge service providers like Vianet deploy PON technology. The Velocity V6 is uniquely architected to meet the high symmetrical bandwidth and low latency requirements of emerging applications like the Ultra High Definition (UHD) augmented reality / virtual reality / extended reality (AR/VR/XR) world of the metaverse and scales to 800 Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity per slot to deliver maximum performance and offers flexible upgrades to 50 and 100 Gbps-class PON and other fiber access technologies in the future.
The DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system offers Vianet several competitive advantages including:
- Market-leading Performance and Capacity: The V6 is among the industry’s only platforms with an architecture scaling to nearly a terabit of non-blocking switching capacity per slot, with the ability to deliver maximum performance for today’s state-of-the-art 10 gigabit-class XGS-PON technologies to more than 24,000 subscribers from the same chassis/line card
- Future-Ready: The V6 supports simple in-place upgrades to the 10, 50 and 100 Gbps PON and access technologies of tomorrow while maintaining non-blocking performance for all service types versus complete system replacement required by other vendors
- Standards and Software-based: The V6 is tightly aligned with global standards and complemented by the award-winning DZS Cloud software solutions for orchestration, automation, service assurance and WiFi experience management
- Operational Simplicity: The V6 provides the operational simplicity of a chassis-based system with the flexibility and advantages of disaggregation
- Support for Multiple ONT and Gateways: The V6 offers a full array of support for Optical Networking Terminals (ONTs) and gateways with cutting-edge WiFi and proven third-party interoperability
Vianet’s initial deployment of the DZS Velocity V6 will be in the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario with plans to expand to additional markets in the future. This latest deployment continues a longstanding tradition of Vianet leveraging DZS technology to bring world-class communications services to its customers, with the most recent example including DZS delivering fiber-to-the-home capabilities to Vianet’s rural and remote customers in traditionally unserved and underserved areas of northern Ontario.
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About Vianet
Vianet, a full-service telecommunications service provider based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, has been creating rural broadband possibilities in Ontario since 1995. We take pride in our ability to leverage diverse technologies to deliver broadband network access over our own fiber optic and wireless networks, and through strategic partnerships with other carriers. Committed to providing reliable data, voice and television services to underserved communities, Vianet succeeds by focusing on local customer service and expert technical support.
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