PLDT Inc. is expected to increase dome of the philippinesTick backhaul infrastructure through a partnership with US-based Ciena Corp., which will deploy advanced optical technology to improve data transmission from Asia Direct Cable (ADC) systems to local end users.
PLDT Senior Vice President and Enterprise Business Head Patricio S. “PLDT is committed to strengthening the country’s digital backbone by ensuring that the international capacity carried by the ADC system translates into world-class connectivity for users nationwide,” Pineda III said in a media release on Wednesday.
By using Ciena's optical technology, PLDT can provide faster and more reliable services to boost the country's digital economy, from individual users to enterprises and even hyperscalers, Mr. Pineda said.
Matt Vesperman, Ciena's vice president for Asia Pacific, said, “The Philippines is a key destination for many global cloud providers and enterprises looking to expand their presence in Asia… Ciena's market-leading optical technology provides a seamless connectivity link to advance international business and digital transformation within the Philippines.”
Ciena focuses on optical networks, data transmission and network management.
ADC is a low latency subsea cable that utilizes emerging technology and provides access to PLDT's hyperscale data centers such as its Vitro Sta. Roza.
ADC also complements trans-Pacific cables such as the Jupiter Cable System, which connects the Philippines to Japan and the United States.
PLDT is deploying Ciena's WL5e coherent optical technology to support multi-terabit traffic, enabling low-latency, high-capacity connectivity from the ADC landing station to its backbone network.
It added that Ciena's Navigator Network Control Suite will also enhance operational efficiency for PLDT's network by making network planning faster and simpler.
PLDT will continue to increase its digital investments to optimize enterprise operations through its corporate arm PLDT Enterprise.
At the stock exchange on Wednesday, PLDT shares closed at P1,112, up P2 or 0.18%.
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