The solutions acquired by the operator were used in the construction of new segments of their optical network and to also increase of the transmission capacity of its infrastructure in these states.
To expand the coverage and transmission capacity of its DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) optical networks in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, Altarede Corporate made a record investment in Padtec’s 200 Gb/s and 800 Gb/s family of transponders. The operator’s objective is to ensure high capacity connections to its customers – such as operators, internet service providers (ISPs), governments and enterprises – to meet the latest demands on the networks of the major worldwide operators for the ever increasing requests for broadband and other new services.
Mario Benech Gulla, Altarede Corporate’s CTO, points out that throughout 2020 the operator invested in increasing the transmission capacity of its network infrastructure, preparing it to quickly meet the significant growth of data traffic resulting from the social isolation adopted to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country. “We mapped the main connection points and created a strategic contingency plan for the network. In total, we invested more than R$ 10 million in the modernization of our network: acquiring Padtec solutions, installing new POPs, activating new optical cables and adapting our infrastructure in general”, says the executive.
“The digital transformation of companies, new trends in distance education and the significant increase in the use of streaming video are signs of a new era. Altarede Corporate is prepared to offer very high capacity broadband to meet the demands for new services which will continue after the end of social isolation with the changes in people’s habits ”, says Mario Gulla. “Padtec’s DWDM solution prepared our optical network for scalable and flexible growth in data traffic capacity to accompany the increase in demand and our expansion in the market”, he adds.
To light up the operator’s new routes, installed between the capitals of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, Padtec provided state-of-the-art DWDM systems with ROADM (Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer) technology which adds more flexibility in directing optical network traffic, transponders with 200 and 800 Gb/s per channel data rates, optical amplifiers and protection systems.
The partnership between the companies also includes the provision of services by Padtec for the management of the operation of Altarede’s optical networks which includes technical support and monitoring of the operator’s optical network through its Network Operations Center (NOC). “With the offer of a complete telecommunications services solution, which involves everything from system planning to the installation, operation and maintenance of networks, we add value and provide more security and convenience for our customers”, says Argemiro Sousa, Padtec’s Business Director. “To support these services, we currently have more than 40 points of presence spread across all regions of the country and also in Argentina and Colombia”, he concludes.