BroadBand Tower Deploys Infinera’s Groove (GX) Series to Expand Data Center Connectivity Across Tokyo Metropolitan Area

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Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced the deployment of its GX Series Compact Modular Platform by BroadBand Tower in Tokyo, enhancing ultra-low-latency connectivity across its data centers. This solution aims to meet the rising demand for cloud services in the region, especially amid the 5G transition. With secure and scalable offerings, the GX platform facilitates high-capacity network transport. Infinera collaborates with UNIADEX to deliver this advanced optical transport solution, positioning BroadBand Tower for growth in a competitive market.

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• BroadBand Tower's deployment of Infinera's GX solution enhances connectivity, meeting increasing customer demand.
• The GX Series enables high-capacity and ultra-low-latency services, crucial for cloud computing and 5G transition.
• Collaboration with UNIADEX ensures a tailored solution, boosting the reliability and performance of services.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced today that BroadBand Tower, a Tokyo-based data center and cloud services provider, deployed Infinera’s GX Series Compact Modular Platform to expand high-capacity, ultra-low-latency connectivity between its data centers across the Tokyo metropolitan area. The Infinera GX solution enables BroadBand Tower to meet increasing customer demand for cloud-based services connectivity in Japan and enhance service performance in the era of 5G.

With digital transformation as a strategic government priority and adoption of cloud computing growing in the country’s most populous metropolitan area, delivery of secure and scalable data center and cloud services in Tokyo is increasingly critical to BroadBand Tower’s consumer and enterprise customers. Infinera’s GX solution enables BroadBand Tower to leverage a network transport solution that scales to terabit capacity in an easy-to-operate, highly compact form factor to deliver high optical performance on demand.

“At BroadBand Tower, we prioritize customer needs, striving to provide them with the highest capacity, reliability, and network security available on the market as well as uninterrupted service as we transition to 5G,” said Hiroki Kabasawa, Member of the Board & Operating Officer, Cloud & Storage Engineering at BroadBand Tower. “Infinera’s GX solution is a leading optical transport solution, outperforming other solutions on the market for data center interconnect to deliver the high capacity, security, and reliability needed for data centers, making it the ideal solution for our expansion.”

“Infinera’s GX solution has become a leading solution for data center interconnect around the world, and it continues to gain momentum as operators like BroadBand Tower look for ways to meet the increasing demands of their customers,” said Nick Walden, Senior Vice President, Sales at Infinera. “Infinera is delighted to support BroadBand Tower in its expansion and provide the company with a state-of-the-art optical transport solution that it can trust as it expands its network.”

Infinera worked closely with its local partner UNIADEX to offer a best-in-class solution to fit BroadBand Tower’s needs.

Infinera Contacts:
Media:
Anna Vue
Tel. +1 (916) 595-8157
avue@infinera.com

Investors:
Amitabh Passi
Head of Investor Relations
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About Infinera
Infinera is a global supplier of innovative networking solutions that enable carriers, cloud operators, governments, and enterprises to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation, and automate network operations. The Infinera end-to-end packet optical portfolio delivers industry-leading economics and performance in long-haul, submarine, data center interconnect, and metro transport applications. To learn more about Infinera, visit www.infinera.com, follow us on Twitter @Infinera, and read our latest blog posts at www.infinera.com/blog.

Infinera and the Infinera logo are registered trademarks of Infinera Corporation.

This press release contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to the potential benefits of deploying the Infinera GX solution. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Information about these risks and uncertainties, and other risks and uncertainties that affect Infinera’s business, is contained in the risk factors section and other sections of Infinera’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal Quarter ended September 26, 2020 as filed with the SEC on November 5, 2020, as well as any subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. These reports are available on Infinera’s website at www.infinera.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.

FAQ

What was announced by Infinera on December 14, 2020, regarding BroadBand Tower?

Infinera announced that BroadBand Tower deployed its GX Series Compact Modular Platform to enhance connectivity between its data centers in Tokyo.

How does Infinera's GX solution benefit BroadBand Tower?

The GX solution supports high-capacity, ultra-low-latency connectivity, enabling BroadBand Tower to meet growing demand for cloud services.

What is the significance of the GX Series for data centers in Tokyo?

The GX Series facilitates secure and scalable transport solutions, essential for cloud computing and improving service performance in the 5G era.

Who partnered with Infinera for the deployment of the GX solution?

Infinera collaborated with its local partner UNIADEX to provide a customized solution for BroadBand Tower's needs.