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RST Fiber, a company that develops and manages state-of-the-art fiber-optic networks, is using Cisco’s end-to-end network infrastructure solution to deliver 100 Gigabit (Gbps) connectivity in a new statewide network in North Carolina. RST’s high-speed, programmable network features the new Cisco® Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) infrastructure, which combines a variety of cutting edge network and data center infrastructure technologies, including optical and carrier-grade IPv6...

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Huawei and Uptime Institute sign agreement

Huawei has signed the "Tier Certification strategic cooperation" agreement with Uptime Institute, an international data center (DC) certification founder. Uptime Institute is an authoritative DC availability and reliability standards formulation organization with significant influence within the industry. Huawei boasts years of experience in DC integration construction and maintenance, and this cooperation will greatly promote DC reliability certification across the industry.

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Huawei reveals blueprint for future transport networks

Huawei has unveiled its prototype software-defined networking (SDN) virtual transport platform together with a built-in APP system at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2014. This SDN platform is a key component of Huawei’s world leading SoftCOM solution for the next generation networks. It enables networks with openness, elasticity and centralized intelligence. These functions collectively create new value for networks and enhanced experiences for users.

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Huawei 400G WDM transmission breaks 3000-km record

Huawei has announced the release of a 400G WDM prototype for ultra-long-haul transmission at the OFC 2014 Conference. The innovative prototype employs Faster Than Nyquist (FTN) technology to increase the 400G transmission distance beyond 3000 km, representing a significant breakthrough in the high-speed WDM transmission field.

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