Paratus deploys Infinera GX Series in superhighway network
Infinera says its solutions, which have been deployed in a network connecting Johannesburg and Lisbon, delivers up to 800G services with a latency of 123 ms, while helping to ensure the network remains fully functional at all times
Infinera has announced that Paratus Group, a network provider in Africa, deployed Infinera’s GX Series and FlexILS solutions to offer the lowest-latency express route between Johannesburg and Lisbon, delivering services with a latency of 123 ms and supporting wavelengths up to 800G. The company says that its solutions were deployed on the recently completed 1,890 km Paratus express fibre link between Johannesburg and Europe, via Botswana to Swakopmund, where it connects with the Equiano subsea cable from Namibia to Lisbon and on to London and the rest of Europe.
According to Infinera, Paratus’ new superhighway offers network operators an unparalleled opportunity for capacity and redundancy where resilience and high-speed performance are required, guaranteeing seamless data flow, efficient communications, and uninterrupted services. Paratus is the landing partner for the Equiano subsea cable, which offers diverse routing and geographically separated paths. Infinera adds that deploying its solutions mitigates possible cable station faults and ensures the network remains intact and fully functional around the clock.
“As a steadfast partner on the ground in Africa, Paratus offers unrivalled wholesale capacity solutions for network operators, as exemplified by our advanced technology from Infinera, our infrastructure, and our commitment to offering redundancy,” said Martin Cox, Paratus Group chief commercial officer.
Schalk Erasmus, CEO of Paratus Group, said: “Our continual investment in creating Africa’s quality network is now extended with the live launch of this superhighway powered by Infinera’s industry-leading technology. This is an exciting time for network operators in South Africa because they can now enjoy the fastest and most robust connectivity from Africa to Europe.”
Nick Walden, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Infinera, added: “Deploying Infinera’s GX networking solution enables Paratus to leverage the industry’s highest-capacity solution to offer its customers high-performance services while minimising latency and maximising reliability. We are pleased to work with Paratus to launch these new services to the region.”
