Press Release
[Cape Town, South Africa, February 4, 2015] Huawei, a world-leading information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Huawei Marine, a global submarine cable network provider, announced to show the industry leading Super 100G solution at WDM & Next Generation Optical Networking Africa which is held in Capetown. This solution includes high-integrated 100G, metro 100G and submarine 100G capabilities, and it will provide the best cost efficient super 100G solution for operators, enriching communications for Africa.Huawei has been dedicated to provide the best telecom networks for Africa for more than 15 years. In August 2014, Huawei and MTN, Africa's largest telecommunications operator, successfully conducted a live trial showcasing the Transport Software-Defined Networking (T-SDN) and 2.4Tbit/s wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) systems. This innovated project was awarded“Best Cost Efficiency Solution’s for Africa” at AfricaCom?the largest technology event in Africa in November 2014.
100G technology is now mature and the cost per bit per kilometre is even more competitive compared to 10G and 40G, 100G is the standard wavelength deployed in nearly all greenfield backbone projects. Currently more than ten operators from East & Southern Africa have deployed 100G DWDM networks, covering the entire South Africa region, Angola and Kenya, and more are planned for 2015.
Huawei Marine also demonstrated their 2nd generation repeater, RPT 1660 R2 and Branching Unit, BU 1650 R2 for subsea turnkey global telecommunication networks through a comprehensive product design, life testing and validation process. Both products feature an industry leading small form factor lightweight titanium mechanical envelope. RPT 1660 R2’s slim-line compact housing greatly reduces operational cost associated with repeater integration & loading and offers improved plough burial performance. In short, end users gain access to some unique benefits and therefore can leverage whole life cycle cost savings associated with turnkey solutions, with this innovative product set.
The development of 100G solutions, Subsea Repeaters and Branching Units, builds on the previous technological successes and demonstrate the innovative capabilities of Huawei and Huawei Marine. Their solutions enhance communications for Africa and provide reliable, high-capacity connectivity to businesses and the public. The solutions will also significantly enhance the development of e-government, e-education & e-health programs and vigorously boost the economic and commercial development of Africa.
WDM & Next Generation Optical Networking Africa is the newest addition to the highly successful WDM World Series. Showcasing the rapid growth in the optical market in Africa, the conference will bring together insights and experience of operators and vendors assessing the massive technical challenges the industry faces to deliver high speeds, and ensure that networks are fast enough to handle the current and anticipated traffic demands.
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About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with the vision to enrich life through communication. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives our customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei's 150,000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services have been deployed in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than one third of the world's population. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully-owned by its employees.
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About Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd.
Huawei Marine Networks Co., Limited (Huawei Marine) is a joint venture established by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and Global Marine Systems Limited. Bringing together the substantial expertise of the two parent companies, Huawei Marine integrates the state-of-the-art technologies in telecommunications and 160 years of marine operations experience with a strong commitment to the development of submarine cable communication networks throughout the globe. Huawei Marine provides highly reliable, cost-effective turnkey submarine cable system solutions incorporating system design, integration and installation services with an on-going focus and commitment to customer support for network operators.
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