Kerala State Leverages Ribbon for its Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) Deployment
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has successfully completed the deployment of its long haul DWDM technology for the Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project in India's Kerala state. The project spans a 35,000 km network and aims to provide connectivity to over 30,000 government institutions while offering free and subsidized Internet access to disadvantaged citizens.
The deployment includes Ribbon's Apollo suite of DWDM transport and OTN switching platforms, along with the Muse multilayer automation platform for network control and management. The initiative supports Kerala's goal of making Internet access a basic citizen right, benefiting businesses, government offices, educational institutions, and hospitals.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) ha completato con successo l'implementazione della sua tecnologia DWDM a lunga distanza per il progetto Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) nello stato indiano del Kerala. Il progetto copre una rete di 35.000 km e mira a fornire connettività a oltre 30.000 istituzioni governative, offrendo inoltre accesso a Internet gratuito e sovvenzionato ai cittadini svantaggiati.
L'implementazione include la suite Apollo di Ribbon, composta da piattaforme di trasporto DWDM e commutazione OTN, insieme alla piattaforma di automazione multilivello Muse per il controllo e la gestione della rete. Questa iniziativa supporta l'obiettivo del Kerala di rendere l'accesso a Internet un diritto fondamentale per i cittadini, a beneficio di imprese, uffici governativi, istituti scolastici e ospedali.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) ha completado con éxito el despliegue de su tecnología DWDM de larga distancia para el proyecto Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) en el estado de Kerala, India. El proyecto abarca una red de 35,000 km y tiene como objetivo proporcionar conectividad a más de 30,000 instituciones gubernamentales, ofreciendo acceso a Internet gratuito y subvencionado a ciudadanos desfavorecidos.
El despliegue incluye la suite Apollo de Ribbon, que comprende plataformas de transporte DWDM y conmutación OTN, junto con la plataforma de automatización multicapa Muse para el control y gestión de la red. La iniciativa apoya la meta de Kerala de convertir el acceso a Internet en un derecho básico para los ciudadanos, beneficiando a empresas, oficinas gubernamentales, instituciones educativas y hospitales.
Ribbon Communications (나스닥: RBBN)은 인도 케랄라 주의 Kerala Fiber Optic Network(KFON) 프로젝트를 위해 장거리 DWDM 기술 배포를 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 35,000km 네트워크를 아우르며 30,000개 이상의 정부 기관에 연결성을 제공하고, 소외된 시민들에게 무료 및 보조금 지원 인터넷 접속을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
배포에는 Ribbon의 Apollo DWDM 전송 및 OTN 스위칭 플랫폼과 네트워크 제어 및 관리를 위한 다층 자동화 플랫폼 Muse가 포함됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 인터넷 접속을 기본 시민 권리로 만드는 케랄라의 목표를 지원하며, 기업, 정부 사무소, 교육 기관, 병원에 혜택을 제공합니다.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq : RBBN) a achevé avec succès le déploiement de sa technologie DWDM longue distance pour le projet Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) dans l'État du Kerala, en Inde. Le projet couvre un réseau de 35 000 km et vise à fournir une connectivité à plus de 30 000 institutions gouvernementales, tout en offrant un accès Internet gratuit et subventionné aux citoyens défavorisés.
Le déploiement comprend la suite Apollo de Ribbon, composée de plateformes de transport DWDM et de commutation OTN, ainsi que la plateforme d'automatisation multicouche Muse pour le contrôle et la gestion du réseau. Cette initiative soutient l'objectif du Kerala de faire de l'accès à Internet un droit fondamental pour les citoyens, au bénéfice des entreprises, des administrations, des établissements scolaires et des hôpitaux.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) hat die Implementierung seiner Langstrecken-DWDM-Technologie für das Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) Projekt im indischen Bundesstaat Kerala erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Das Projekt umfasst ein 35.000 km langes Netzwerk und zielt darauf ab, über 30.000 staatliche Einrichtungen mit Konnektivität zu versorgen sowie benachteiligten Bürgern kostenlosen und subventionierten Internetzugang zu bieten.
Die Implementierung beinhaltet Ribbons Apollo-Suite mit DWDM-Transport- und OTN-Switching-Plattformen sowie die Muse-Multilayer-Automatisierungsplattform zur Netzwerksteuerung und -verwaltung. Die Initiative unterstützt das Ziel Keralas, den Internetzugang als grundlegendes Bürgerrecht zu etablieren, wovon Unternehmen, Regierungsstellen, Bildungseinrichtungen und Krankenhäuser profitieren.
- Strategic deployment in Kerala state covering 35,000 km network infrastructure
- Securing a major government contract to connect over 30,000 institutions
- Implementation of comprehensive solution including DWDM transport and network automation
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Ribbon strengthens position in global telecommunications market with major infrastructure deployment in India's Kerala state.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has successfully completed a significant long-haul DWDM deployment for the Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project, strengthening its foothold in the expanding Indian telecommunications market. This deployment spans an impressive 35,000 km network and will connect over 30,000 government institutions while providing free and subsidized internet to disadvantaged citizens.
The technological implementation showcases Ribbon's advanced capabilities in optical networking. The company deployed its Apollo suite of DWDM transport and OTN switching platforms, which provides KFON with substantial bandwidth capacity crucial for large-scale connectivity projects. Additionally, Ribbon's Muse multilayer automation platform enables comprehensive network management functions including control, analysis, design, and planning capabilities.
This project represents more than just a technical deployment – it aligns with a significant social initiative positioning internet access as a basic right. For Ribbon, securing this government infrastructure project demonstrates the company's ability to deliver solutions for mission-critical networks while addressing digital inclusion objectives. The implementation highlights Ribbon's competitive positioning in the global IP optical networking market, particularly for large-scale government infrastructure projects.
From a business perspective, such government contracts typically provide stable revenue streams and reference cases for securing additional projects in similar markets. This completed deployment enhances Ribbon's credentials in emerging markets where governments are investing heavily in digital infrastructure development.
Project designed to support increased access and economic development with high-speed connectivity over 35,000 km network
'We are setting up a state-wide core optical fiber network and providing connectivity to more than 30,000 government institutions, as well as offering free and subsidized Internet to disadvantaged citizens, with the aim of making Internet access a basic right for all," said Dr. Santhosh Babu IAS (Retd.), Managing Director of KFON. "Ribbon's proven expertise and advanced solutions were crucial in making this effort a reality."
"We're proud to be partnering with KFON on this significant initiative of the Government of
With Ribbon's Apollo suite of DWDM transport and OTN switching platforms deployed in its network, KFON has the capabilities to effectively meet its bandwidth needs. Additionally, Ribbon's Muse multilayer automation platform enables comprehensive network control, analysis, design and planning for KFON to maximize the value of their network investments and enhance operational efficiency.
About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit rbbn.com.
About KFON
KFON is an audacious project of the Kerala Government aiming to obviate the digital divide. This project is to be a complementary infrastructure to the existing telecom ecosystem in the State. KFON is based on the principles of non-discriminatory treatment, as per the recommendations of TRAI, i.e., without any preferential treatment to any service provider or business segment. It essentially acts as an information super-highway through the creation of a robust core and middle-mile infrastructure. This network can be leveraged by any provider at any level of the business segment – TSP/ISP/MSO/LCO – to augment their connectivity gaps at their core network without the burden of stringent RoW and intensive CAPEX requirements. The networks created by these operators at the community level can then connect to KFON and deliver access and services to underserved areas that may otherwise be financially unattractive for mainstream providers. In due course, this model can lead the market forces to act and increase competition in providing better connectivity services to the citizens. The government can even explore delivering e-Governance services to citizens through such networks.
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