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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
POST Luxembourg becomes first European operator to migrate to an autonomous, AI-ready fiber network
Press ReleasePOST Luxembourg becomes first European operator to migrate to an autonomous, AI-ready fiber network POST Luxembourg (POST) uses Nokia's Lightspan access nodes and Altiplano automation platform to establish Europe's first nation-wide autonomous fiber network. Nokia Altiplano Access Controller readies POST for the autonomous network era, helping to improve and streamline network operations, lower costs and enhance service delivery. Nokia Lightspan is a high-capacity fiber platform designed to meet operators' increasing broadband demand. 25 March 2025Amsterdam, Netherlands – Nokia today announced that POST aims to be Europe's first operator to migrate its entire broadband infrastructure to a software-defined access network by the end of 2025. POST will deploy Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller to help improve network operations and resource utilization along with its Lightspan fiber access nodes to enhance network capacity, flexibility, and scale. With a growing and diverse set of broadband services and customer needs, POST needed to break down data silos, improve operational efficiencies and guarantee quality at any time. To create an autonomous, AI-ready fiber network, POST will use Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller and Lightspan access nodes to: Reduce processing errors, improve customer experience and develop innovation faster; Detect anomalies faster and anticipate service-affecting issues before they occur; Monitor up to 20x more data points across the network to improve quality and enable AI-driven applications; Reduce its environmental footprint through real-time power monitoring dashboards that help optimize energy consumption and drive operational savings; Leverage open APIs to introduce new features, deploy new services and integrate new equipment faster; Provide XGS and future 25G PON services essential for cloud gaming, enterprise network and next-generation digital experiences. 'As POST transitions to an all-fiber network by 2030, we're optimizing the efficiency, capacity, and availability of our fiber access network. By using Lightspan access nodes and the Altiplano automation platform, we strengthen our collaboration with NOKIA, preparing the network for AI-supported operations and increased reliability, and solidifying our position as Luxembourg's leading fixed network provider,' says Pierre Scholtes, Head of Telecom Networks at POST Luxembourg. 'As networks become more complex, operators need solutions that can help drive automation, simplify management and reduce OPEX. Our Lightspan family and Altiplano domain controller are designed to help operators do that. The combination of 10/25G readiness, mission-critical availability, and automation ensures that our customers are ready for the future of broadband, now,' said Geert Heyninck, General Manager, Broadband Networks at Nokia. Multimedia, technical information and related news Product Page: Fixed access network automationProduct Page: Nokia Altiplano Access ControllerProduct Page: Lightspan Operating System About NokiaAt Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. About POST LuxembourgPOST Luxembourg is the largest provider of postal and telecom services in Luxembourg and offers its services to private and business customers. Other activities include financial services. The POST Luxembourg Group, with its subsidiaries and a 4.500-member workforce, is one of the main employers in Luxembourg. Founded in 1842 as an administration, POST is a public company owned by the Luxembourg State since 1992. As an operator of its own fixed and mobile infrastructure, POST Luxembourg offers, through its subsidiary POST Telecom S.A. and its entity DEEP, professional telecommunication services, as high-performance connectivity and IT services, including data centres with Tier IV security levels, IT integration services, cloud solutions, IT development services, as well as cyber security solutions and data intelligence services. Media inquiriesNokia Press OfficeEmail: POST LuxembourgEmail: press@ Follow us on social mediaLinkedIn X Instagram Facebook YouTube
Arab News
26-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Nokia and ACES-NH deploy 25G PON-based neutral host fiber network
Nokia recently announced that ACES-NH successfully deployed Saudi Arabia's first-ever 25G PON-based neutral host network, marking a significant milestone in the country's fiber evolution. Built on Nokia's fiber technology, the new network enables multiple service providers to leverage a unified infrastructure, minimizing redundancy and driving enhanced connectivity to bolster Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The neutral host model allows multiple service providers to share a high-performance fiber broadband network, improving efficiency and reducing infrastructure duplication. As the leading supplier of 25G PON technology, Nokia equips ACES-NH with a future-ready fiber platform, supporting evolving use cases — from residential broadband and enterprise connectivity to smart city services and industrial applications. ACES-NH' open access network, powered by Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller, leverages automation to streamline operations. The initial deployment comprises Optical Line Terminals and Optical Network Terminals, laying the groundwork for future nationwide expansion and extended use cases for enterprises. Based on the Quillion chipset, Nokia's 25G PON fiber broadband solution enables ACES-NH to deliver high-speed data and low latency for next-generation applications. This advancement ensures that businesses, small and medium enterprises, and consumers can enjoy seamless connectivity for cloud gaming, enterprise networking, and next-generation digital experiences. Dr. Luai Hasnawi, chief of fixed network at ACES-NH, said: 'Together with Nokia, we are proud to deliver Saudi Arabia's first 25G PON-based neutral host network. This deployment transforms fiber connectivity in the Kingdom, giving multiple service providers secure, high-speed access over a shared infrastructure and reinforcing ACES-NH' leadership in neutral host solutions.' Kamal Ballout, head of enterprise and partners for network infrastructure at Nokia Middle East & Africa, said: 'This milestone marks a major shift toward 'Fiber for Everything.' With 25G PON, infrastructure providers like ACES-NH can address residential, enterprise, and mobile transport needs on a single network, reducing costs and accelerating digital innovation across Saudi Arabia.'
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nokia and ACES-NH deploy 25G PON-based neutral host fiber network to enhance broadband connectivity across Saudi Arabia #MWC25
ACES-NH first to deploy a 25G PON-based neutral host fiber network in Saudi Arabia, providing service providers across the region with access to high-speed connectivity to operators, residential, enterprise and SMEs users. Nokia's Altiplano network automation solution will enable ACES-NH to streamline operations, lower costs and enhance internet service delivery. Nokia is the only vendor that supports all next-generation PON options, including 10G, 25G, 50G, and future 100G PON technologies. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia today announced that ACES-NH successfully deployed Saudi Arabia's first-ever 25G PON-based neutral host network, marking a significant milestone in the country's fiber evolution. Built on Nokia's fiber technology, the new network enables multiple service providers to leverage a unified infrastructure, minimizing redundancy and driving enhanced connectivity to bolster Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The neutral host model allows multiple service providers to share a high-performance fiber broadband network, improving efficiency and reducing infrastructure duplication. As the leading supplier of 25G PON technology, Nokia equips ACES-NH with a future-ready fiber platform, supporting evolving use cases — from residential broadband and enterprise connectivity to smart city services and industrial applications. ACES-NH' open access network, powered by Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller, leverages automation to streamline operations. The initial deployment comprises Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), laying the groundwork for future nationwide expansion and extended use cases for enterprises. Based on the Quillion chipset, Nokia's 25G PON fiber broadband solution enables ACES-NH to deliver high-speed data and low latency for next-generation applications. This advancement ensures that businesses, small and medium enterprises, and consumers can enjoy seamless connectivity for cloud gaming, enterprise networking, and next-generation digital experiences. 'Together with Nokia, we are proud to deliver Saudi Arabia's first 25G PON-based neutral host network. This deployment transforms fiber connectivity in the Kingdom, giving multiple service providers secure, high-speed access over a shared infrastructure and reinforcing ACES-NH' leadership in neutral host solutions.' said Dr. Luai Hasnawi, Chief of Fixed Network at ACES-NH. 'This milestone marks a major shift toward 'Fiber for Everything'. With 25G PON, infrastructure providers like ACES-NH can address residential, enterprise, and mobile transport needs on a single network, reducing costs and accelerating digital innovation across Saudi Arabia,' added Kamal Ballout, Head of Middle East and Africa Enterprise and Partners, Network Infrastructure at Nokia. -Ends- About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. Media inquiries Nokia Middle East & Africa Communications Email: Nokia Press Office Email: Follow us on social media LinkedIn X Instagram Facebook YouTube
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
StarHub and Nokia upgrade fiber broadband network to deliver nationwide 10 Gbps services
Press Release StarHub and Nokia upgrade fiber broadband network to deliver nationwide 10 Gbps services Singapore's first 10 Gbps nationwide broadband network utilizing Nokia's XGS-PON technology. Empowers StarHub to offer enhanced services such as immersive gaming and advanced security solutions to its customers. The upgraded network supports the 10 Gbps Ready Nationwide Broadband Network as part of the Government's Digital Connectivity Blueprint, a strategy to enhance the national economy and improve citizen well-being via next-generation digital infrastructure. Singapore – Nokia today announced that StarHub has successfully completed its nationwide rollout of its XGS-PON network, connecting hundreds of thousands of homes across Singapore to 10 Gbps internet speeds. For consumer enthusiasts, the upgraded broadband network provides immediate access to additional broadband capacity needed to support bandwidth-hungry applications such as AI, immersive gaming and advanced security. It will also enable StarHub to offer new premium services that unlock additional revenue streams. StarHub will use Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller to automate and improve network utilization. Leveraging AI-driven operations (AIOps) to drive better network decisions, Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller enables StarHub to detect network anomalies faster, anticipate service-affecting issues before they occur, and improve network utilization. Advanced analytics and trained AI agents such as the ONT Health Monitor application can help increase efficiencies and drive higher levels of automation across network and service operations. As the first operator to launch XGS-PON services in Singapore in February 2023, StarHub also becomes the first in the world to completely migrate to a nationwide software-defined access network using Nokia Altiplano solution, enhancing network utilization through AI and automation. The speedy rollout of the deployment and migration aligns with the vision of Singaporean Government to accelerate 10Gbps PON subscriptions in support of the Digital Connectivity Blueprint. Lee Yeu Ching, VP of Fixed and Media Networks at StarHub, said: 'We have set ambitious goals to advance our network, aiming to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Nokia, our longstanding partner, has played a vital role in the successful completion of this crucial initiative. Nokia products and services have helped us seamlessly and rapidly transition to XGS-PON, enabling faster uptake of 10Gbps services to support Singapore's national digital transformation plan. This milestone also signifies a meaningful achievement in StarHub's Cloud Infinity Strategy. We are now looking forward to providing not only faster internet access, but also enhanced user experience for advance applications such as Augmented/Virtual Reality and Metaverse, among others.' Ming Kin Ngiam, Head of SEA South for Network Infrastructure Sales at Nokia, said: 'We are entering the Fiber for Everything era. Technological advancements such as next-gen PON and automation empower operators to maximize the potential of their fiber networks, introduce new services, and expedite monetization. StarHub is establishing a new standard in network modernization with their comprehensive XGS-PON and SDAN network solutions. We are looking forward to further strengthening our partnership with StarHub to drive AI/ML automation and service innovations.' About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.
