Sify Selects Cisco To Help Build Optical Network Across India

Sify has selected the Cisco ONS 15454 Multi Service Transport Platform (MSTP) as the foundation for its optical network. The decision is part of Sify’s strategy to enhance its existing core network to meet its customers’ demand for sophisticated network services and to address the rapidly-evolving India market.

“We are in the process of transforming our network infrastructure into an IP Next Generation Network to deliver triple play and more. These technology investments are aimed at making us more competitive in the services we offer across enterprise and consumer segments going forward,” said Arvind Mathur, chief architect, Sify Technologies. “Cisco was the right choice for us as ONS15454 MSTP is technically the foremost platform to meet our scalability needs and at the same time is cost efficient for low bandwidth requirements.”

Pranesh Babu, senior vice president, Network Services & Engineering, Sify Technologies, said, “The migration of our core network infrastructure to an IP Next Generation Network will enable us to offer more sophisticated services for voice, video and data, with higher levels of service quality for customers. One of the advantages with Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP is that the platform is extremely easy to commission and operate, minimising our operating expenses. Sify has been able to install and commission the equipment on its own without support from Cisco.”

The Cisco ONS 15454 Multi Service Transport Platform offers flexibility and scalability to build a mesh optical network using state-of-the-art technologies – multi-degree colorless and directionless ROADMs, Carrier Ethernet Switching, SDH Cross-connect and Transponders/ Muxponders for all services including data, voice, video and storage.