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Spark Wholesale launches Auckland data centre link
Digital Transformation

Spark Wholesale launches Auckland data centre link

Private fibre links across Auckland will let data-heavy businesses move traffic between facilities with less congestion and more predictable performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests
Network Infrastructure

Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests

Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Infinera's updated GX platform promises major network enhancements
Network Infrastructure

Infinera's updated GX platform promises major network enhancements

Infinera announces commercial availability of a superior, next-gen multi-haul optical line system on its GX Series, boasting top-tier adaptability and efficiency for large-scale operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Spark completes stage one of Optical Transport Network project
Unified Communications

Spark completes stage one of Optical Transport Network project

Spark completes first phase of Optical Transport Network for enhanced disaster response, faster 5G rollout, and increased data capacity with self-healing tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
Optical transport network equipment market declined in 2Q18 due to ZTE ban
ZTE

Optical transport network equipment market declined in 2Q18 due to ZTE ban

ZTE ban causes decline in optical transport network equipment market, with revenue from China falling 13% YoY, says Dell'Oro Group.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018

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Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Firewalls

Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo

Telecoms operators could protect existing networks from future quantum attacks without a full redesign as Nokia adds KETS hardware to its demo kit.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
TM Global deploys Ciena kit on ASEAN digital corridor
Hyperscale

TM Global deploys Ciena kit on ASEAN digital corridor

Rising AI and cloud traffic is pushing telecoms to add capacity across the Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand corridor, where data centre demand is surging.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
Disaster Recovery

Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth

Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
RETN opens resilient Tallinn-Cēsis Baltic backbone link
Disaster Recovery

RETN opens resilient Tallinn-Cēsis Baltic backbone link

RETN has activated a resilient Tallinn-Cēsis backbone link, boosting Baltic route diversity and keeping traffic flowing during fibre faults.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Nokia & Constl to build DWDM optical network in India
Digital Transformation

Nokia & Constl to build DWDM optical network in India

Nokia and Constl will build a DWDM optical network across India, starting in Mumbai, to boost data-centre and cloud connectivity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
The 18-Month AI window that will determine telco market leaders for the next decade
Customer Experience

The 18-Month AI window that will determine telco market leaders for the next decade

Telecom leaders face an 18-month window to harness AI and transform networks into customer-centric products, securing market dominance for the next decade.

By Padma Ravichander • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025