Ciena wins managed optical fiber network deployment deal from CtrlS Datacenters
CtrlS Datacenters is working with the US-based optical gear maker Ciena to build five metro networks connecting nine data centers across Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Noida, to deliver up to 100 Tbps of capacity.
This initiative is part of a larger Managed Optical Fiber Network (MOFN) deployment for a leading hyperscaler and supports CtrlS’ strategy to offer high-speed connectivity for India’s growing cloud and AI-driven network demands, said Ciena in a statement.
However, the companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.
“We see growing demand from enterprises and hyperscalers for reliable data center interconnect solutions,” said Sridhar Pinnapureddy, founder & CEO, CtrlS Datacenters. “Ciena’s optical innovations and network management capabilities strengthen our ability to provide resilient network services that meet the performance expectations of the world’s most demanding digital businesses.”
“CtrlS has been steadily building its data center roadmap to serve India’s fast-growing digital economy, which is further accelerated by AI,” said Prashant Ramesh Malkani, vice president and general manager – India, Ciena. “With this upgrade, CtrlS is boosting network performance to accelerate the next wave of digital adoption in one of the world’s fastest growing digital markets.”
CtrlS is deploying Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e)-powered Waveserver platform and 6500 Reconfigurable Line System (RLS), with the help of the Ciena Services team running end-to-end project management. Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite will help automate network operations and accelerate service delivery.
