Nokia and Microscan Partner to Build High-Capacity Optical Network in Western India

Nokia and Microscan are partnering to build a high-capacity metro and regional optical network in Western India. The network, powered by Nokia's Photonic Service Engine technology and 1830 Photonic Service Switch optical line system, will provide higher bandwidth, improved performance, and more reliable connectivity to Microscan's customers. The deployment sets the foundation for future expansion into Gujarat and will enable Microscan to scale capacity, reduce costs, and deliver stronger Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Nokia and Microscan have entered into a strategic partnership to build a high-capacity metro and regional optical network in Western India, specifically in Maharashtra and Gujarat. The collaboration aims to address the surging demand for bandwidth from enterprises, hyperscalers, financial institutions, and OTT providers. The new network, powered by Nokia's Photonic Service Engine (PSE) technology and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) optical line system, will provide enhanced connectivity and performance Nokia and Microscan partner to build high-capacity metro ...^[1].

The deployment of Nokia's optical network solution in Microscan's Mumbai and Pune networks will enable Microscan to scale capacity, reduce capital and operational costs, and deliver stronger Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Nokia and Microscan partner to build high-capacity metro ...^[1]. The partnership will also set the foundation for future expansion into Gujarat, addressing the growing capacity requirements and providing superior network experiences to enterprise customers.

Microscan's founder and managing director, Sandeep Donde, stated, "Starting with Maharashtra, we plan to build a nationwide National Long Distance (NLD) network to gain a crucial edge in addressing the ever-increasing bandwidth demands of our customers. The new DWDM backbone will help us improve uptime against fiber cuts, making our network more resilient and reliable. In addition, it will allow us to deliver higher SLAs and develop new use cases. Partnering with a global technology leader like Nokia will help us leverage their proven expertise to improve network performance while reducing both capex and opex" Nokia and Microscan partner to build high-capacity metro ...^[1].

Vito Di Maria, vice president of optical networks at Nokia Asia Pacific, commented, "Our field-proven optical network products will enable Microscan to scale capacity and prepare the networks for future requirements. Our optical core transport solution provides flexibility, agility, and resiliency to the network. Delivered over a cloud-optimized platform, Nokia’s solution will provide Microscan with the opportunity to efficiently unlock new use cases for its hyperscalers and large enterprise customers" Nokia and Microscan partner to build high-capacity metro ...^[1].

This partnership underscores Nokia's growing focus on India, a key global market for the Finnish equipment maker. Nokia has been present in the country for three decades and has recently expanded its R&D operations locally by adding talent and strengthening skilling initiatives. The collaboration is expected to play a significant role in enabling India's digital economy ambitions, particularly in Western India and beyond Nokia partners with Microscan to strengthen optical ...^[2].