Internet infrastructure organisation Netnod is establishing its own wavelength network in the Nordics, based on DWDM technology. Scandinavian company Smartoptics has been selected as the strategic partner for this initiative.
The new network will connect the most important Scandinavian hubs in a ring structure. The routes covered by the expansion are:
Stockholm – Malmö
Malmö – Gothenburg
Gothenburg – Oslo
Oslo – Stockholm
DWDM stands for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing and is a wavelength technology for optical networks. The technology makes it possible to optimize the capacity in existing fiber cables by dividing the light into different wavelengths. Each wavelength acts as a completely independent channel for data traffic.
Full control
By taking direct control over the optical infrastructure and operating the network independently, Netnod gains full control over capacity and management. Netnod says it will be able to offer its time services with an even higher degree of precision and improved redundancy than before, which is becoming increasingly important as critical societal functions are digitalized.
"The new Scandinavian DWDM ring strengthens Netnod’s position as a leading provider of highly reliable infrastructure. Choosing Smartoptics as our strategic partner gives us greater control over our infrastructure and an even higher level of robustness and resilience. We recognize a lot of ourselves in Smartoptics, especially the openness in how they work with us, the priority given to sustainable technology usage, and how ambitious they are about the level of support and partnership behind this", says Karin Ahl, CEO, Netnod.
"We are proud to support Netnod's mission to keep the Nordic internet open, independent and reliable through this strategic initiative – especially at a time when digital resilience has never mattered more. What struck me about this process is that the evaluation was one of the most thorough and transparent we have ever participated in. Our partnership is not only a strong commercial match but also strongly aligned on values, as two ambitious Scandinavian organizations with high standards for what we build and how we support it",says Magnus Grenfeldt, CEO, Smartoptics.
Pictured: Karin Ahl, CEO of Netnod
