• Upgrade prolongs lifespan of existing network assets and prepares network for future growth

Porto Alegre, Brazil – BR.Digital, a leading wholesale communication service provider in Brazil, has deployed Ciena’s (NYSE: CIEN) WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) to address the country’s growing demand for high-capacity connectivity. BR.Digital successfully achieved 1.1 Tb/s single wavelength transmission on links spanning more than 800 km utilizing Ciena’s WL6e, demonstrating the ability to support massive and high-speed data transmission.

As data traffic continues to surge, BR.Digital is leveraging WL6e to significantly boost its network throughput while ensuring more efficient utilisation of its existing optical spectrum. This strategic upgrade enables the company to scale its infrastructure, enhance service delivery, and meet evolving customer and market requirements with greater agility and performance.

“Having worked with Ciena since 2014 to deploy flexi-grid optical networks, we are confident in the performance and reliability of Ciena’s WaveLogic coherent optical technology,” said Rodrigo Alfonso, Vice President of Operations at BR.Digital. “This latest network enhancement gives us a significant competitive edge to deliver greater value to our customers and get the most of our existing network assets while maximizing spectrum efficiency and reducing energy consumption.”

“BR.Digital is bringing a more connected future to Brazilians and positioning itself as an attractive connectivity option for global hyperscalers and organizations keen to invest in Brazil,” said Fernando Capella, Regional Director CALA South, Ciena. “WL6e helps leading operators like BR.Digital address surging traffic demands and offers low latency optical connectivity across any path in the network, all while using less equipment and requiring less energy.”