Nokia and Du Collaborate to Deploy 400G Optical Network

Nokia announced that it has established the most advanced 400G national backbone optical network for Du from the United Arab Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Corporation (EITC). This network spans the entire country, extending from the western border to the east. With the support of Nokia’s hypercoherent optical technology, the new optical network will enable Du to meet growing capacity demands while providing its customers with an enhanced network experience.

Du’s new backbone optical network will utilize Nokia’s fifth generation supercoherent photon service engines (PSE-Vs) and CDC-F ROADM technology to ensure effective transmission of 400G wavelengths throughout the United Arab Emirates. The General Multi Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) feature of the new network will significantly enhance service level protocols by enabling automatic rerouting of optional paths. This innovative network will also enable Network as a Service (NaaS) functionality to monetize wholesale services.
Saleem Albloshi, Chief Technology Officer of Du, stated: Our collaboration with Nokia is a crucial step towards fulfilling our commitment to shaping ‘today is tomorrow’. Leveraging Nokia’s cutting-edge optical technology solutions will change the rules of the game, not only for us, but also for the entire UAE. It not only improves user experience, but also ensures the creation of an energy-saving, sustainable, and future-oriented national backbone optical network. Through this initiative, Du reiterates its commitment to the UAE’s sustainability The commitment to building a sustainable development vision of ‘today is tomorrow’.

Rima Manna, Vice President of Nokia’s Middle East Marketing Department, said, “Du has been working hard to meet customers’ growing demand for capacity. With Nokia’s solution, the new optical backbone will enable Du to increase capacity, benefit from automated processes and service delivery, and increase revenue by providing innovative services to customers. Du is our long-term partner and we are pleased to participate in this program.”