Converge Selects Infinera’s 1.2T ICE7
Infinera announced that Converge ICT Solutions, the leading fiber broadband provider in the Philippines, has chosen Infinera as its submarine line terminal equipment vendor for the Bifrost Cable System. Converge will use Infinera's GX Series Compact Modular Platform and 1.2T ICE7 optical engine for both submarine and terrestrial networks.
The Bifrost Cable System, spanning over 15,000 km, connects North America with the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore. Converge has been granted an Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) for one fiber pair on the main trunk and the entire Davao branch.
Infinera's solution will enable Converge to deliver high capacity at low cost over ultra-long distances, benefiting from advanced high-speed optics and 5-nm technology. This selection underscores Infinera's expertise in deploying critical networks globally.
Infinera ha annunciato che Converge ICT Solutions, il principale fornitore di banda larga in fibra nelle Filippine, ha scelto Infinera come fornitore di attrezzature per terminali di linea sottomarina per il Sistema di Cavi Bifrost. Converge utilizzerà la GX Series Compact Modular Platform e il motore ottico ICE7 da 1,2T di Infinera sia per le reti sottomarine che terrestri.
Il Sistema di Cavi Bifrost, che si estende per oltre 15.000 km, collega il Nord America con le Filippine, l'Indonesia e Singapore. A Converge è stato concesso un Diritto di Uso Indefettibile (IRU) per una coppia di fibre sul tronco principale e sull'intero ramo di Davao.
La soluzione di Infinera consentirà a Converge di offrire alta capacità a basso costo su ultra-lunghe distanze, beneficiando di ottiche avanzate ad alta velocità e tecnologia da 5 nm. Questa scelta sottolinea l'esperienza di Infinera nel dispiegamento di reti critiche a livello globale.
Infinera anunció que Converge ICT Solutions, el principal proveedor de banda ancha de fibra en Filipinas, ha elegido a Infinera como su proveedor de equipos de terminal de línea submarina para el Sistema de Cable Bifrost. Converge utilizará la GX Series Compact Modular Platform y el motor óptico ICE7 de 1,2T de Infinera para las redes submarinas y terrestres.
El Sistema de Cable Bifrost, que se extiende por más de 15,000 km, conecta América del Norte con Filipinas, Indonesia y Singapur. A Converge se le ha concedido un Derecho de Uso Indefectible (IRU) para un par de fibra en el tronco principal y toda la rama de Davao.
La solución de Infinera permitirá a Converge ofrecer alta capacidad a bajo costo a largas distancias, beneficiándose de ópticas avanzadas de alta velocidad y tecnología de 5 nm. Esta selección subraya la experiencia de Infinera en el despliegue de redes críticas a nivel mundial.
인피네라는 Converge ICT Solutions가 필리핀의 주요 광섬유 인터넷 제공업체로서 비프로스트 케이블 시스템을 위한 해저 라인 터미널 장비 공급업체로 인피네라를 선택했다고 발표했습니다. Converge는 인피네라의 GX 시리즈 컴팩트 모듈러 플랫폼과 1.2T ICE7 광 엔진을 해저 및 육상 네트워크에 사용할 예정입니다.
비프로스트 케이블 시스템은 15,000km 이상을 연결하며, 북미와 필리핀, 인도네시아 및 싱가포르를 연결합니다. Converge는 주요 트렁크에서 하나의 광섬유 쌍에 대한 무제한 사용 권리(IRU)와 다바오 전체 지점에 대한 무제한 사용 권리를 부여받았습니다.
인피네라의 솔루션은 Converge가 초장거리에서 낮은 비용으로 높은 용량을 제공할 수 있게 하며, 고속 광학 및 5nm 기술의 이점을 제공합니다. 이번 선정은 인피네라가 전 세계적으로 중요한 네트워크를 구축하는 데 있어서의 전문성을 강조합니다.
Infinera a annoncé que Converge ICT Solutions, le principal fournisseur de services de bande passante en fibre aux Philippines, a choisi Infinera comme fournisseur d'équipement pour terminaux de ligne sous-marine pour le système de câbles Bifrost. Converge utilisera la GX Series Compact Modular Platform et le moteur optique ICE7 de 1,2T d'Infinera pour ses réseaux sous-marins et terrestres.
Le système de câbles Bifrost, qui s'étend sur plus de 15 000 km, relie l'Amérique du Nord aux Philippines, à l'Indonésie et à Singapour. Converge a obtenu un Droit d'Utilisation Irrévocable (IRU) pour une paire de fibres sur le tronc principal et l'ensemble de la branche de Davao.
La solution d'Infinera permettra à Converge de fournir une grande capacité à faible coût sur des distances ultra longues, bénéficiant d'optique haut débit avancée et de la technologie de 5 nm. Ce choix souligne l'expertise d'Infinera dans le déploiement de réseaux critiques à l'échelle mondiale.
Infinera hat bekannt gegeben, dass Converge ICT Solutions, der führende Anbieter von Breitbanddiensten über Glasfaser auf den Philippinen, Infinera als Anbieter für Unterwasserkabel-terminals für das Bifrost-Kabelsystem gewählt hat. Converge wird die GX Series Compact Modular Platform und den 1,2T ICE7-Optikmotor von Infinera sowohl für Unterwasser- als auch für terrestrische Netzwerke verwenden.
Das Bifrost-Kabelsystem erstreckt sich über mehr als 15.000 km und verbindet Nordamerika mit den Philippinen, Indonesien und Singapur. Converge wurde ein unwiderrufliches Nutzungsrecht (IRU) für ein Glasfaserkabelpaar im Haupttrunk und für die gesamte Zweigstelle in Davao gewährt.
Die Lösung von Infinera ermöglicht es Converge, hohe Kapazitäten zu geringen Kosten über extrem lange Distanzen anzubieten und von fortschrittlicher Hochgeschwindigkeitsoptik und 5-nm-Technologie zu profitieren. Diese Auswahl unterstreicht die Expertise von Infinera in der Bereitstellung kritischer Netzwerke weltweit.
- Infinera selected as SLTE vendor for Converge's Bifrost Cable System fiber pairs
- Converge to use Infinera's solutions for modernizing its nationwide terrestrial fiber network
- Infinera's technology enables single wavelengths of up to 1.2T and improved capacity-reach
- Converge gains access to advanced spectrum sharing capabilities in a single platform
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Converge's selection of Infinera's 1.2T ICE7 technology for both submarine and terrestrial networks is a significant development in the Philippines' telecommunications landscape. This move will substantially enhance Converge's network capacity and efficiency, potentially leading to improved services for end-users.
The deployment of Infinera's advanced optical engine on the Bifrost Cable System will enable Converge to maximize the value of its fiber assets, offering higher capacity at lower costs over long distances. This is important for meeting the rapidly growing bandwidth demands in the Asia-Pacific region.
Infinera's solution, which combines high-speed optics and 5-nm technology, positions Converge to deliver up to 1.2T per wavelength, a substantial upgrade that could give the company a competitive edge in the market. The seamless integration of ICE7 transponders with next-generation optical line system capabilities also suggests improved operational efficiency.
This partnership could potentially accelerate Converge's market expansion and strengthen its position as the fastest-growing fiber broadband provider in the Philippines, possibly leading to increased market share and revenue growth in the medium to long term.
From a financial perspective, Converge's investment in Infinera's cutting-edge technology is likely to yield positive returns in the long run. By enhancing network capacity and efficiency, Converge can potentially:
- Reduce operational costs per bit transmitted
- Increase revenue by offering higher-capacity services
- Improve customer satisfaction, potentially leading to lower churn rates
For Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), this deal represents a significant win in the competitive optical networking market. It validates their technology leadership and could lead to:
- Increased market share in the Asia-Pacific region
- Potential for follow-on orders as Converge expands
- Enhanced reputation, possibly leading to new customer acquisitions
While the financial terms of the deal aren't disclosed, the selection of Infinera for both submarine and terrestrial networks suggests a substantial contract value. This could positively impact Infinera's revenue and potentially its stock price in the short to medium term, especially if it leads to similar deals with other operators.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced today that Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG), the leading fiber broadband and technology solutions provider in the Philippines, selected Infinera as its submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) vendor for the fiber pairs over which Converge has been granted an Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) on the Bifrost Cable System, using Infinera’s industry-leading GX Series Compact Modular Platform and its next-generation high-performance 1.2T ICE7 optical engine.
Additionally, Converge will use Infinera’s solutions to modernize its nationwide terrestrial fiber network across the Philippines.
Keppel and Converge have entered into agreements for the grant of an IRU to Converge for one fiber pair on the main trunk and the entire Davao branch of the Bifrost Cable System. Developed by Keppel, Meta, and Telin, the Bifrost Cable System is an end-to-end trans-Pacific cable system spanning over 15,000 km, connecting the west coast of North America via Guam with the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore. Converge is also the landing party for the Davao branch segment of the Bifrost Cable System and owns the cable landing station in Davao, located in the southern Mindanao region.
Converge is the fastest-growing fiber broadband and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions provider in the Philippines, with total fiber assets extending over 70,000 kilometers. It operates the biggest fiber-to-the-home network in the country, with total homes passed reaching 16 million.
Converge selected Infinera’s solution based on Infinera’s proven track record in subsea networking with industry-leading reach and capacity performance. Leveraging Infinera’s subsea solution will enable Converge to monetize its fiber assets by delivering the highest capacity at the lowest cost over ultra-long distances.
Once deployed, Converge will benefit from the industry’s latest generation of advanced high-speed optics and 5-nm technology, enabling single wavelengths of up to 1.2T and improved capacity-reach. Infinera’s solution provides Converge with an operationally seamless solution including advanced spectrum sharing capabilities in a single platform that supports both ICE7 transponders and next-generation optical line system (OLS) capabilities.
“We are excited to leverage the latest generation of Infinera’s technology for our terrestrial and subsea cable assets. Infinera provides the most advanced subsea networking solution with industry-leading capabilities including advanced power management,” said Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO and Co-Founder of Converge. “Leveraging Infinera’s innovative solution, Converge will be able to effectively scale to meet rapidly growing bandwidth demands across the Philippines and the entire Asia-Pacific region.”
“By selecting Infinera’s ICE7 as the SLTE for the fiber pairs utilized by Converge in the Bifrost Cable System and to modernize its terrestrial backbone, Converge will benefit from the industry’s latest technology, enabling them to provide their customers with access to cost-effective, high-performance, and high-capacity services,” said David Heard, CEO at Infinera. “We are pleased to have been selected for the company’s growth and expansion, which underscores the value of Infinera’s innovative optical engine solutions and expertise in deploying critical networks globally.”
Contacts:
Infinera Media:
Anna Vue
Tel. +1 (916) 595-8157
avue@infinera.com
Converge Media:
Jay-Anne Encarnado
VP and Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations
corpcomm@convergeict.com
Infinera Investors:
Amitabh Passi, Head of Investor Relations
Tel. +1 (669) 295-1489
apassi@infinera.com
Converge Investors:
Owen Ocampo
VP and Head of Investor Relations
Investor.relations@convergeict.com
About Converge ICT Solutions
Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. (PSE:CNVRG) is the fastest-growing fixed broadband service provider in the Philippines. It is the first to run an end-to-end pure fiber internet network in the country, providing Filipinos simple, fast, and reliable connectivity. Aside from broadband services, Converge also offers integrated data center and network solutions services. With over 70,000 kilometers of fiber optic assets nationwide, it has one of the most extensive fiber networks in the Philippines. With this fiber-powered network, Converge provides premium world-class digital experience for residential, enterprise, and wholesale customers. Go to https://www.convergeict.com for more information.
About Infinera
Infinera is a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors that enable carriers, cloud operators, governments, and enterprises to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation, and automate network operations. Infinera solutions deliver 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 and LinkedIn, and subscribe for updates.
Infinera and the Infinera logo are registered trademarks of Infinera Corporation.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the operational, performance and financial benefits of Infinera’s GX Series Compact Modular Platform and its ICE7 optical engine. 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 June 29, 2024 as filed with the SEC on August 2, 2024, 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. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would” or similar words. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.
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