Vision Net recently announced a series of significant network upgrades aimed at increasing bandwidth options for clients. The upgrade includes in the US, the Mountain West region’s first 800Gb/s network, setting a new benchmark for speed and reliability.
The investment reflects Vision Net’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and enhancing service offerings across its entire network. The upgrade will significantly expand bandwidth capabilities and improve service delivery for Vision Net’s wide range of customers.
The 800Gb/s network infrastructure enhances interconnection between Vision Net’s two data centres in Billings, MT, enabling faster, more efficient Cloud services and a stronger native network. This will empower businesses with unparalleled connectivity and accelerate the delivery of high-performance services.
Vision Net’s 800Gb/s network is using Ciena’s optical and multi-layer network control technologies. Ciena’s 6500 WaveLogic 5 Extreme 800Gb/s transceivers and programmable photonics make possible higher capacities at a lower cost and eliminate the need for frequent regeneration.
In addition, Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite, featuring Liquid Spectrum, allows for the dynamic scaling of line rates to meet evolving customer requirements. To meet project deadlines, Ciena Services provided integration of the solution—including design, staging, deployment, turnup, and testing—and is providing maintenance services to ensure optimal network performance.
“As demand for higher bandwidth continues to grow, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve with investments that make a real difference for our clients and communities,” explained Rob Worden, President and CEO of Vision Net. “These upgrades are designed to not only improve the quality of service today, but also position our network to handle the evolving needs of our clients into the future.”
The Phase 1 upgrade marks just the beginning. Vision Net will expand its network coverage regionally, with plans to extend services to Bozeman, MT, by spring 2025. This expansion will help businesses access reliable, high-bandwidth services, positioning Vision Net as a key driver of regional economic growth.
“Vision Net is an established leader in the Mountain West region, and these forward-looking technology upgrades exemplify their proactive approach to fortifying their network to seamlessly satisfy escalating bandwidth demands,” added Kevin Sheehan, CTO of the Americas, Ciena.
Alongside regional expansion, Vision Net is integrating advanced technologies, including AI capabilities, into its network architecture. The company is also investing in further data centre facility improvements to meet the demands of an increasingly digital-first world.
Notably, Vision Net is also utilising Ciena’s routing and switching solutions, including the 5164 Router and 8110 Coherent Aggregation Router, in its network infrastructure to power the efficient provisioning of carrier-managed services.
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