Japan’s APRESIA Systems Expands Access Network Solutions Portfolio with Integration of Infinera ICE-X Coherent Pluggables
Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) has expanded its partnership with Japan's APRESIA Systems to integrate its innovative ICE-X coherent pluggables into APRESIA’s network solutions portfolio. This development aims to enhance APRESIA's locally manufactured Layer 2/3 switching and optical transmission products. With the ICE-X pluggables, APRESIA targets high-speed point-to-point and 100G bidirectional transport applications, offering significant CapEx and OpEx reductions, and improved network efficiency. APRESIA will leverage these technologies to address increased demand for capacity at network edges, aiming to improve operational value and deliver new revenue-generating services. Both companies will present their solutions at the JANOG 54 industry conference in Nara, Japan, on July 3-4, 2024.
- Integration of Infinera's ICE-X pluggables could potentially reduce CapEx and OpEx for APRESIA by up to 70%.
- APRESIA's portfolio enhancement with ICE-X targets high-speed point-to-point and 100G bidirectional transport applications.
- The new technology offers APRESIA customers maximized utilization of fiber assets and increased operational value.
- APRESIA plans to expand ICE-X support to include point-to-multipoint functionality, enhancing network efficiency.
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The integration of Infinera's ICE-X coherent pluggables into APRESIA’s network solutions is a significant technological advancement. These pluggables are software-programmable and support XR optics-enabled capabilities, which will likely enhance network efficiency and flexibility. The digital subcarrier technology that ICE-X employs is particularly noteworthy as it allows for more granular and efficient data management within optical networks.
For APRESIA’s customers, this means improved operational efficiency and reduced capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx). This can translate to stronger financial performance for network operators, as they can extend the reach of high-speed optical services without significant infrastructure overhauls. Additionally, the planned support for point-to-multipoint functionality will further improve network efficiencies, potentially reducing CapEx and OpEx by up to
The collaboration between Infinera and APRESIA is likely to have a positive impact on the market, particularly within the Japanese telecommunications sector. By incorporating Infinera's ICE-X coherent pluggables, APRESIA is positioning itself to better meet the growing demand for high-speed, reliable network connections. Given the push towards digital transformation and increasing use of cloud services, this integration is well-timed.
For investors, this partnership could translate into increased market share for APRESIA within the Japanese market, given its ability to offer more advanced network solutions. This may also enhance revenue streams as the improved network capabilities could attract a broader customer base including data centers and cloud service providers. Additionally, the reduction in CapEx and OpEx offers financial advantages that may reflect positively on profit margins.
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today it is expanding its partnership with APRESIA Systems, Ltd. (APRESIA), a Japanese provider of network infrastructure solutions, through the integration of Infinera’s software-programmable ICE-X coherent pluggables into APRESIA’s portfolio of locally manufactured Layer 2/3 switching and optical transmission products. Infinera’s ICE-X coherent pluggables will enable APRESIA to enhance its access network solutions and offer its customers increased operational value, including new revenue-generating services, reduced CapEx and OpEx, and maximized utilization of fiber assets.
APRESIA, an Infinera resale partner in Japan and member of the Open XR Optics Forum, will leverage the XR optics-enabled capabilities of Infinera’s ICE-X pluggables to address a broader set of access network applications. With this integration, APRESIA will initially target high-speed point-to-point and 100G bidirectional transport applications and offer its telecommunications service providers and cable operator customers the ability to cost-effectively extend the reach of high-speed optical services using Infinera ICE-X’s unique digital subcarrier technology. APRESIA plans to extend ICE-X application support to include point-to-multipoint functionality, enabling significant improvement in network efficiency, reducing CapEx and OpEx by as much as 70 percent.
“The growing demand for capacity at the edge of the network is driving the need for innovative access solutions optimized for speed, flexibility, and efficiency,” said Kenta Watabiki, Director, Sales Div., APRESIA Systems Ltd. “With the integration of Infinera’s ICE-X pluggables into our portfolio of networking devices, we can offer our service provider, data center, cloud, and cable operator customers new approaches to access and edge connectivity as their networks scale.”
“APRESIA’s strong track record of providing high-performance access network solutions makes it an ideal partner as Japan’s service providers, data center operators, and cable operators face pressing new traffic demands at the edge of the network,” said Ryan Perera, Senior Vice President, Infinera APAC Sales. “The addition of our suite of ICE-X pluggables in APRESIA’s product portfolio will unlock new value for these customers.”
Infinera and APRESIA will showcase their joint solution at the JANOG 54 industry conference in Nara, Japan, July 3-4, 2024.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the operational, performance and financial benefits of Infinera’s ICE-X coherent pluggables. 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 March 30, 2024 as filed with the SEC on May 24, 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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