Telecom Lead America: Tellabs and Agile
Networks have teamed up to build a broadband infrastructure that supports
emergency and other vital communication services in Ohio.
The broadband infrastructure will allow emergency
services to reliably deliver critical information.
“Ohio will have the first network of its kind to
provide metropolitan infrastructure to micropolitan communities. The network
will position Ohio as a leader in a state-wide broadband infrastructure,
leveling a playing field for many communities that currently do not have
reliable broadband services,” said Kyle Quillen, CTO at Agile Networks.
The wireless broadband network will provide the
state and its municipalities with high-speed broadband coverage.
Additionally, the network will enable innovations such as
video monitoring and surveillance and smart grid management.
The network will also deliver wireless high-speed
Internet services to more than 3 million residences and businesses; including
many currently underserved rural locations.
“The reliability, reach and capacity of this network
will provide a high-speed backbone for economic development and innovation,
such as smart fields for oil and gas monitoring. The network will help Ohio
maintain its existing services while adding new offerings such as IP VPN and
MPLS,” said Dan Kelly, executive vice president, global products at
Tellabs.
The network is a combination of microwave and
fiber-optics links and uses the Tellabs 8600 System to build new
capabilities and add new service. The network features Tellabs 8660 Edge
Switch, Tellabs 8611 Access Switch and Tellabs 8609 Access Switch.
The Tellabs 8000 Intelligent Network
Manager will help simplify provisioning of the network while bringing more
visibility into network performance.
Tellabs associates with Spectrum Training for training and lab
services in Middle East
Recently, Tellabs and Spectrum Training joined forces to
provide Tellabs certified training and lab services
in the Middle East.
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