NEC deploys Telecom Infra Projects (TIP) Phoenix Open and Disaggregated Optical Whitebox Transponder in South Africa
Summary
NEC envisions All-Optical Networks as a next-generation, environmentally friendly infrastructure that will lead to the realization of digital twins, social transformation and the creation of new services and industries. This Phoenix solution consists of Wistron Galileo Flex T hardware (WX-T series), the NEC Network Operating System (based on the open-source software Goldstone) and Lumentum 400G CFP2-DCO pluggable transceivers that are deployed between Teraco data centers. Phoenix’s open and disaggregated architecture enables operators the flexibility to choose the hardware and software combinations that best suit their requirements. It greatly enhances Teracos ability to deliver greater capacity and more reliable connectivity for our customers, which is at the core of our mission. Hanson Tuang, Connectivity Technologies and Ecosystems Manager, Meta, said: "We are pleased to see Teraco taking the lead with the adoption of Phoenix in its production network.