SG.GS selects Smartoptics for 400G metro services in Singapore, scalable to 800G and beyond

20 Nov 2024 10:10 CET

Oslo, Norway - November 20, 2024 - Smartoptics, a leading provider of optical
networking solutions, today announced that SG.GS, a global wholesale carrier
that interconnects Asia Pacific and the world, will upgrade its Singapore DWDM
network with advanced technology from Smartoptics. With ROADMs and the SoSmart
network management software, SG.GS is enabled to deliver high-capacity bandwidth
designed for the demands of the 400G to 800G era. The upgraded DWDM network
serves as SG.GS's flagship solution, empowering customers with high-speed, cost
-efficient connectivity.

Based in Singapore and London, SG.GS supports enterprises across Asia Pacific
and beyond with services including metro and international transport, cloud
connectivity and remote IX peering. The wholesale carrier has a strong presence
across 27 global markets and over 200 points of presence. SG.GS's upgraded
Singapore DWDM network offers customers 400G capacity, aligning with global
trends toward high-bandwidth cable systems.

With the new Smartoptics DCP-R-34D ROADM, SG.GS can deliver any combination of
high-capacity services across their Singapore infrastructure. The ROADM's flex
grid technology enables services capable of 400G and 800G and beyond. As a
result, SG.GS is able to offer significant cost savings to clients, ensuring
competitive market rates. By adopting this efficient and scalable solution,
SG.GS strengthens its position as the go-to provider of high-performance
connectivity across APAC.

"At SG.GS, we recognize the growing demand for faster, higher-capacity networks,
and we are committed to making substantial investments that scale with our
clients' needs. The flexibility and future-proof design of the Smartoptics
solution upgrades the capabilities of our DWDM network that serves as a
cornerstone of our strategy to support Singapore's digital future," says Shawn
Ang, Managing Director, SG.GS.

The Smartoptics SoSmart controller enables rapid and reliable service
activation. With this simplified network management and scalability, SG.GS is
set to offer clients a seamless path to faster and reliable connectivity,
setting a new standard for digital infrastructure in the region. The DWDM
network remains SG.GS's crown jewel, delivering superior bandwidth, reliability,
and scalability across diverse sectors.

"We are proud to play a part in helping SG.GS meet the connectivity needs of the
rapidly growing Asia-Pacific market with our DCP-R-34D ROADM. This coherent 34
-degree ROADM based on OpenROADM models provides a cost-effective and flexible
basis to deliver competitive services in line with SG.GS's strong customer
focus. We look forward to continuing to support SG.GS as they grow their network
in Asia Pacific," says Paul Joseph, VP Sales UK&I, MEA & APAC, Smartoptics.

For more information please contact:
Magnus Grenfeldt
CEO
Smartoptics
+46 73-366 88 77
E-mail: magnus.grenfeldt@smartoptics.com

About Smartoptics

Smartoptics provides innovative optical networking solutions and devices for the
new era of open networking. Our customer base includes thousands of enterprises,
governments, cloud providers, Internet exchanges as well as cable and telecom
operators. We have an open networking approach in everything we do which allows
our customers to break unwanted vendor lock-in, remain flexible and minimize
costs. Our solutions are used in metro and regional network applications that
increasingly rely on data center services and specifications. Smartoptics is a
Scandinavian companyfounded in 2006. We partner with leading technology and
network solution providers such as Brocade, Cisco and Dell and have a global
reach through more than 100 business partners.

For additional information about Smartoptics, please visit
smartoptics.com/ (https://www.smartoptics.com/)

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