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Coriant Enhances Network Software Solutions to Increase End-to-End Efficiencies
New SDN and Network Management Capabilities Help Customers Improve Service Planning,
Control, and Optimization from Packet-based Access to the Long Haul Optical Core
MUNICH, Germany, 15 June 2016 – Coriant, a global supplier of SDN-enabled end-to-end
packet optical networking solutions, today announced it has enhanced its portfolio of network
software solutions to improve service planning, control, and optimization in end-to-end transport
networks. The introduction of new features and capabilities extend Software Defined Networking
(SDN) control to a broader set of multi-layer (Layer 0-3) transport applications, enhance end-toend service planning and optimization, and enable tighter integration between the Coriant
Transcend™ SDN Solution, Coriant® Transport Network Management System (TNMS)
platform, and Coriant’s network design and planning tools.
“New video and cloud traffic demands are driving the need for enhanced software capabilities
that help service providers more effectively manage the transition from traditional to SDNenabled operational environments,” said Filipe Caetano, Director of Product Management,
Coriant. “Our new software enhancements reduce the cost of operating end-to-end networks
and bring a new level of automation to the planning, commissioning, and management of enduser services.”
Key enhancements to Coriant’s portfolio of network software solutions include:
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Extended SDN control from metro to core – Coriant extends SDN automation and
control from the long haul optical core (e.g., Coriant® hiT 7300) to packet-centric metro
and access applications with availability of Coriant Transcend™ SDN Solution support
for the Coriant® mTera™ Universal Transport Platform (UTP), Coriant® 7100 Packet
Optical Transport Platform, Coriant® Pluggable Optical Layer, Coriant Groove™ G30
DCI Platform, and Coriant® 7090 Packet Transport Platform.
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Seamless SDN and NMS interworking – by leveraging common resources and
algorithms, including Path Computation Element (PCE) and network databases, Coriant
improves interworking between the Coriant Transcend™ SDN Solution and Coriant®
TNMS. The combined architecture enables easy migration from traditional NMS-based
to SDN-based network control supporting multi-vendor and multi-layer environments. In
addition, the solution now includes easy-to-use web-based portals supporting end
customers with access to assigned virtual network domains, while enhancing operator
access for network supervision and maintenance.
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Improved Planning and Optimization – new Coriant® TNMS software features provide
more comprehensive support for full lifecycle tasks, including network planning,
commissioning, maintenance, and optimization. Recently deployed in production Tier 1
networks, these intelligent optical control capabilities accelerate time-to-market for high-
speed services by automating operational tasks and improving efficiencies in service
workflows.
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Support for MEF Ethernet Services – Coriant expands the multi-layer capabilities of
the Coriant Transcend™ SDN Solution with the addition of support for Carrier Ethernet
(CE) and MPLS-TP-based networks and services, with APIs that follow MEF’s Lifecycle
Service Orchestration (LSO) reference architecture. These capabilities strengthen
Coriant’s portfolio of MEF-certified packet solutions – which include the industry’s first
MEF 100G CE 2.0 certified product, the Coriant® mTera™ Universal Transport Platform
– and pave the way for seamless integration into carriers’ open lifecycle service
orchestration environment.
Coriant at Next Generation Optical Networking 2016
Coriant will showcase its end-to-end packet optical transport solutions at the 18th annual Next
Generation Optical Networking conference, which takes place from June 28 – July 1 in Nice,
France. Solution highlights at the Coriant Exhibit Booth (#48) will include the Coriant Groove™
G30 DCI Platform, Coriant CloudWave™ Optics, Coriant® Pluggable Optical Layer, and Coriant
Light IP™, as well as enhancements to its end-to-end management and control capabilities
enabled by the Coriant Transcend™ SDN Solution and Coriant® TNMS.
About Coriant
Coriant delivers innovative, dynamic networking solutions for a fast-changing and cloud-centric
business world. The Coriant portfolio of SDN-enabled, edge-to-core transport solutions enables
network operators to reduce operational complexity, improve utilization of multi-layer network
resources, and create new revenue opportunities. Coriant serves leading network operators
around the world, including mobile and fixed line service providers, cloud and data center
operators, content providers, cable MSOs, large enterprises, government agencies, financial
institutions, and utility companies. With a distinguished heritage of technology innovation and
service excellence, forged by over 35 years of experience and expertise in Tier 1 carrier
networks, Coriant is helping its global customers maximize the value of their network
infrastructure as demand for bandwidth explodes and the communications needs of businesses
and consumers continue to evolve. Learn more at www.coriant.com.
Media Contact
Scott Larson
Coriant
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