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doubles network capacity to support new cloud-based video services
HANOVER,
Md. — 01/18/2017
Cablevisión
Argentina is laying the groundwork to meet the surging demands for high-speed
internet and video offerings including IPTV Project FLOW, an innovative service
that offers Video on Demand, digital video recording and original content to
any device connected to the internet. Utilizing Ciena’s (NYSE: CIEN) converged
packet optical solutions, the network enhancements will also provide the needed
scalable bandwidth to support Cablevisión Argentina’s internet service provider
division – Fibertel.
Key Facts:
As
Cablevisión Argentina’s customers have migrated from analog cable TV to
high-definition digital packages, the demand on its metro network has increased
by 50 percent per year. Ciena’s 200G solution adds flexibility and increased
capacity to not only meet this demand, but also scale to future-proof Cablevisión
Argentina’s network assets.
OTT and
multiple screen services like FLOW are driving more traffic to the network and
creating new opportunities for unpredictable demands. With Ciena’s 6500
Packet-Optical Platform, the network can react as needed, allowing customers to
access the programming they desire. The platform also doubles the capacity of
Cablevisión Argentina’s metro network while reducing costs, space and power
needs. Additionally, Ciena’s flexible grid photonics allows Cablevisión
Argentina to respond to unpredictable traffic demands and seamlessly scale to
higher capacity wavelengths, such as 400G, when needed.
With this
new 200G metro network, Cablevisión Argentina can quickly and cost efficiently
deliver new high-speed services, utilizing the same 6500 platform deployed
across its long-haul and regional networks.
Building on
a long-standing relationship with Cablevisión Argentina, Ciena is also
providing a full range of professional services via its Ciena Specialist
Services portfolio.
Executive
Comments:
“In order
to launch our new IPTV Project Flow and give our customers anytime and anywhere
access to the programing they want it was crucial to have the right
infrastructure in place. Ciena’s solutions give us the flexibility, scale and
confidence to know we can seamlessly deliver this new service to our customers
and meet the growing demand for years to come.”
- Guillermo
Fiorenza, Head of Transport and Network Solutions at Cablevisión Argentina
“As
carriers like Cablevisión Argentina evolve their offerings and introduce new
innovative applications, it puts significant pressure on their networks. Our
converged packet optical solutions give Cablevisión Argentina a reliable and
modernized infrastructure that can keep up with their customers’ growing
expectations for the latest on-demand services.”
- Fabio
Medina, Vice President of Sales and General Manager, Latin America at Ciena
About Cablevisión Argentina
Cablevisión
is a telecommunications company present in 12 provinces and 90 cities all along
Argentina. Cablevisión SA is divided into three major business units offering
different services. Cablevisión, providing state-of-the-art paid TV services
unlike any other in the market; Fibertel, providing high-speed internet
services and FiberCorp, which is Fibertel's corporate business unit providing
comprehensive solutions in telecommunications to small, medium and large
companies. We currently have 3.5 million cable TV customers and more than 2
million broadband customers.
Cablevisión's
network covers 50,000 kilometers and it is connected through an urban
fiber-optics network extending over more than 12,600 kilometers. The company
has also developed and broadened an intercity Backbone of over 9.500
kilometers, which, along with its Core and Metro networks, connects the
interior regions of the country. This provided a strong, reliable network
enabling the company to provide a variety of services such as Digital TV,
High-Definition channels, our Video On Demand platform, and broadband
connections reaching 50Mb.
About Ciena
Ciena
(NYSE: CIEN) is a network strategy and technology company. We translate
best-in-class technology into value through a high-touch, consultative business
model – with a relentless drive to create exceptional experiences measured by
outcomes. For updates on Ciena, follow us on Twitter @Ciena, LinkedIn, the
Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.
