Saudi Telecom Company Embarks on Extensive 5G Expansion with Juniper Networks Core Network Solutions, Revolutionizing User Experience, Transforming Digital Connectivity Access and Modernizing its Data Centers Throughout Saudi Arabia
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) is expanding its 5G services to reach 75 cities and regions, partnering with Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) for core network solutions. The expansion features implementation of Juniper's 400G routers in stc's Converged Supercore network and key data centers.
The deployment includes PTX10008 Packet Transport Routers delivering 115.2 Tbps capacity, resulting in a 1,340% increase in 100G capacity and 864-port boost in 400G capacity per rack space, while reducing power consumption by 43%. The data center modernization, powered by MX10008 routers, provides 76.8 Tbps capacity with a 90% reduction in physical space requirements and 87% decrease in power consumption.
The implementation enables model-driven automation through gRPC services, OpenConfig, and NETCONF/Yang, streamlining operations and optimizing efficiency for enhanced user experience.
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) sta espandendo i suoi servizi 5G per raggiungere 75 città e regioni, collaborando con Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) per soluzioni di rete core. L'espansione prevede l'implementazione dei router 400G di Juniper nella rete Converged Supercore di stc e nei principali data center.
Il dispiegamento include i PTX10008 Packet Transport Routers che offrono una capacità di 115,2 Tbps, con un aumento del 1.340% nella capacità a 100G e un incremento di 864 porte nella capacità a 400G per spazio rack, riducendo al contempo il consumo energetico del 43%. La modernizzazione del data center, alimentata dai router MX10008, fornisce una capacità di 76,8 Tbps con una riduzione del 90% dei requisiti di spazio fisico e una diminuzione dell'87% nel consumo energetico.
L'implementazione consente l'automazione guidata da modelli attraverso servizi gRPC, OpenConfig e NETCONF/Yang, semplificando le operazioni e ottimizzando l'efficienza per un'esperienza utente migliorata.
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) está expandiendo sus servicios 5G para alcanzar 75 ciudades y regiones, asociándose con Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) para soluciones de red central. La expansión incluye la implementación de los routers 400G de Juniper en la red Converged Supercore de stc y en los principales centros de datos.
El despliegue incluye los PTX10008 Packet Transport Routers que ofrecen una capacidad de 115.2 Tbps, resultando en un aumento del 1,340% en la capacidad de 100G y un incremento de 864 puertos en la capacidad de 400G por espacio de rack, mientras se reduce el consumo de energía en un 43%. La modernización del centro de datos, impulsada por los routers MX10008, proporciona una capacidad de 76.8 Tbps con una reducción del 90% en los requisitos de espacio físico y una disminución del 87% en el consumo de energía.
La implementación permite la automatización impulsada por modelos a través de servicios gRPC, OpenConfig y NETCONF/Yang, optimizando las operaciones y mejorando la eficiencia para una mejor experiencia del usuario.
사우디 텔레콤 회사 (stc)는 75개 도시와 지역으로 5G 서비스를 확장하고 있으며, 주니퍼 네트웍스 (NYSE: JNPR)와 파트너십을 맺어 핵심 네트워크 솔루션을 제공하고 있습니다. 이번 확장은 stc의 통합 슈퍼코어 네트워크와 주요 데이터 센터에 주니퍼의 400G 라우터를 구현하는 것을 포함합니다.
배포에는 115.2 Tbps 용량을 제공하는 PTX10008 패킷 전송 라우터가 포함되어 있으며, 이는 100G 용량에서 1,340% 증가와 400G 용량에서 랙당 864포트 증가를 가져오고, 전력 소비를 43% 줄이는 결과를 가져옵니다. MX10008 라우터에 의해 구동되는 데이터 센터 현대화는 76.8 Tbps 용량을 제공하며, 물리적 공간 요구 사항을 90% 줄이고 전력 소비를 87% 감소시킵니다.
이 구현은 gRPC 서비스, OpenConfig 및 NETCONF/Yang을 통해 모델 기반 자동화를 가능하게 하여 운영을 간소화하고 효율성을 최적화하여 향상된 사용자 경험을 제공합니다.
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) étend ses services 5G pour atteindre 75 villes et régions, en s'associant à Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) pour des solutions de réseau central. L'expansion comprend la mise en œuvre des routeurs 400G de Juniper dans le réseau Converged Supercore de stc et dans les principaux centres de données.
Le déploiement inclut les PTX10008 Packet Transport Routers offrant une capacité de 115,2 Tbps, entraînant une augmentation de 1 340 % de la capacité 100G et un accroissement de 864 ports dans la capacité 400G par espace de rack, tout en réduisant la consommation d'énergie de 43 %. La modernisation du centre de données, alimentée par les routeurs MX10008, fournit une capacité de 76,8 Tbps avec une réduction de 90 % des besoins en espace physique et une diminution de 87 % de la consommation d'énergie.
La mise en œuvre permet l'automatisation pilotée par modèle via des services gRPC, OpenConfig et NETCONF/Yang, rationalisant les opérations et optimisant l'efficacité pour améliorer l'expérience utilisateur.
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) erweitert ihre 5G-Dienste, um 75 Städte und Regionen zu erreichen, und arbeitet mit Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) an Kernnetzlösungen zusammen. Die Expansion umfasst die Implementierung von Junipers 400G-Routern im Converged Supercore-Netzwerk von stc und in wichtigen Rechenzentren.
Die Bereitstellung umfasst die PTX10008 Packet Transport Routers, die eine Kapazität von 115,2 Tbps bieten, was zu einem Anstieg von 1.340% in der 100G-Kapazität und einem Anstieg von 864 Ports in der 400G-Kapazität pro Rack führt, während der Stromverbrauch um 43% gesenkt wird. Die Modernisierung des Rechenzentrums, die durch die MX10008-Router unterstützt wird, bietet eine Kapazität von 76,8 Tbps mit einer Reduzierung des physischen Platzbedarfs um 90% und einer Verringerung des Stromverbrauchs um 87%.
Die Implementierung ermöglicht modellgesteuerte Automatisierung durch gRPC-Dienste, OpenConfig und NETCONF/Yang, wodurch die Abläufe optimiert und die Effizienz für ein verbessertes Benutzererlebnis gesteigert werden.
- Significant network capacity expansion: 1,340% increase in 100G capacity
- Major power efficiency: 43% reduction in power consumption
- Substantial space optimization: 90% reduction in data center space requirements
- Infrastructure modernization with 400G/800G-ready capabilities
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Insights
Juniper Networks' strategic win with Saudi Telecom Company (stc) represents a significant commercial deployment in one of the Middle East's largest telecommunications markets. This extensive 5G expansion partnership across 75 cities and regions enhances Juniper's position in the competitive high-performance networking infrastructure space.
The implementation of Juniper's PTX10008 and MX10008 routers delivers impressive technical and operational improvements that translate to tangible business benefits: 1,340% increase in 100G capacity, 864-port boost in 400G capacity, and a 43% reduction in power consumption. These metrics demonstrate Juniper's technological edge in high-density, energy-efficient networking equipment.
From a financial perspective, while specific contract values aren't disclosed, the scale of this deployment across multiple cities suggests meaningful revenue potential. The mention of 800G-readiness also positions Juniper for future upgrade cycles as telecommunications infrastructure continues to evolve.
This partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, tapping into substantial government-backed digital transformation investments. The energy efficiency improvements (43% reduced power consumption, 87% decrease in watts/gig) also enhance stc's operational economics while supporting sustainability goals, potentially strengthening Juniper's competitive position against rivals like Cisco, Nokia, and Huawei in future telecom infrastructure bids.
This stc implementation showcases Juniper's technical prowess in core network architecture, with the PTX10008 routers enabling an 864-port boost in 400G capacity with significantly reduced footprint and power requirements. These advancements directly address critical challenges facing telecom operators: scaling capacity while controlling operational costs and reducing environmental impact.
The architecture decisions here are particularly noteworthy. By deploying a Converged Supercore network, stc eliminates traditional network layers, reducing complexity while improving performance. This architectural shift represents the modern approach to telecom infrastructure that combines performance scaling with operational simplification.
The integration of model-driven automation capabilities demonstrates Juniper's software differentiation beyond hardware. By supporting gRPC services, OpenConfig, and NETCONF/Yang, stc gains programmability that streamlines network operations - important when managing expansive 5G deployments across 75 cities.
The 800G-readiness of the PTX platforms future-proofs stc's investment as data demands continue to accelerate with 5G adoption. This deployment serves as a reference architecture for other telecom operators facing similar modernization challenges and positions Juniper as a key enabler for large-scale 5G initiatives, particularly in regions undergoing rapid digital transformation like the Middle East.
Juniper Networks supports stc to achieve extraordinary core network milestones, leading to an 864-port boost in 400G capacity per rack space and reducing power consumption by 43 percent
stc Advances digital transformation with modernized Data center and core network
As stc planned its 5G services expansion, it needed to increase the capacity of the core network and key data centers powering its business and operational support systems for mobile, broadband, residential and B2B services. The objective was to create an elastic fabric with proven performance, able to streamline operations and simplify the network as services grow and evolve. stc prioritized the adoption of energy-efficient technology, underlining its commitment to environmental sustainability, deploying a 400G routing solution that can meet its optimized power and space requirements in support of its goals.
Supercore network convergence driven by PTX10008 Routers
stc uses Juniper Networks® PTX10008 Packet Transport Routers to transform its Converged Supercore network. The PTX10008 router delivers 115.2 Tbps capacity within a compact 13-U footprint and is 800G-ready to meet future demands. The core upgrade results in a remarkable 1,340 percent (14.4 times) increase in 100G capacity and an 864-port boost in 400G capacity per rack space, with a 43 percent reduction in watts/gig power consumption through ground-breaking silicon innovation.
Data Center modernization driven by MX10008 Routers
stc's modernized data center, powered by MX10008 routers, delivers a capacity of 76.8 Tbps within a 13 RU form factor and is ready for 400G adoption. This modernization effort enabled by Juniper Networks® MX Series Universal Routers delivers a 384-port boost in 400G capacity per site, whilst also achieving a 90 percent reduction in the physical space requirements per site and an 87 percent decrease in watts/gig power consumption compared to previous multi-layer designs.
Model-driven automation
By integrating Juniper's highly programmable PTX and MX platforms, stc can accelerate model-driven automation to streamline operations. These platforms are equipped with gRPC services, OpenConfig, NETCONF/Yang and native data models, demonstrating the solutions' simplicity and flexibility.
Supporting Quotes:
“stc already offers the fastest mobile experiences in
We are also excited about the promise of Juniper’s 800GE PTX routers that embody sustainability and versatility, delivering superior performance and seamless user experience, reduced carbon footprint and operational cost advantages.”
- Bader Allhieb, Infrastructure VP, stc
“Greater access to 5G is crucial for accelerating Saudi Arabia’s rapid digital transformation as it works towards Vision 2030 and beyond, while also supporting the growth of enterprises across the country. Juniper Networks provides stc with the solid foundation to transform its services and significantly advance end-user experiences.”
Yarob Sakhnini, Sales VP META, Juniper Networks
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