ADVA Networking Technology plugs into ACOnet’s Existing Network

ADVA Optical Networking has announced that the Austrian Academic Computer Network, ACOnet has successfully trialed the ADVA 100G Metro in its research and education infrastructure. The trial stretched over 450 km, between the University of Salzburg and the University of Vienna. The purpose of the trial was to explore ways ACOnet can use direct detect 100G technology to transport data both domestically and internationally. The trial was also designed to test if the ADVA 100G Metro could simply plug into ACOnet's existing fibe-optic backbone network without any service disruption. Something it did with ease.
 
Andreas Jelinek, Director – Sales Eastern Europe, ADVA Optical Networking, said, "This trial isn't just about technology, it is about how technology can serve a bigger purpose; it is about how access to data can effectively help society and the human race move forward. They have already shown this with their pioneering work with GÉANT.”
 
He added, “We want to help them develop even further. We want to provide them with the bandwidth capacity that can match their scientific aspirations. We believe, and we've shown, that the ADVA 100G Metro can do exactly this. This technology is the ideal fit for enterprises that need to transport enormous amounts of data but don't need the usual coherent costs. It will be exciting to see what happens next."

ACOnet decided to trial the ADVA 100G Metro after discussions with the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) and the German Internet Exchange (DE-CIX), both current users of the technology. ACOnet rigorously tested the ADVA 100G Metro's capabilities, including the ability to transport encrypted data.