ECI deploys XDM in India

Fiber Optics Weekly Update, August 8, 2003

ECI Telecom's Optical Networking Division has announced that the Tata Power Company Ltd., part of the Tata Group and one of India's leading carrier of carriers, has deployed the XDM multi-service optical platform within its DWDM network backbone. Under Phase One of the project, a number of XDM platforms have been successfully installed and are running live traffic within Tata's telecommunications infrastructure. Further network expansion is expected in the near future. Tata Power installed ECI's XDM optical platforms to maintain its high-quality DWDM backbone for delivery of broadband services such as data, video and voice to its customer base.

The XDM's unique "Build As You Grow" feature was a key factor in its selection over competitive offerings. By integrating multiple network elements within one unified platform, the XDM replaces the need for investment in additional equipment as the network evolves. This cost-effective, scalable approach provides Tata Power with the flexibility to upgrade its network according to future demand. The XDM converges optical DWDM capabilities, multiple SONET/SDH rings, digital cross connects (DXC), carrier-class Gigabit Ethernet and on-demand network provisioning within a single architecture device.