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LIGHTSTORM BOOSTS APAC / US DATA CENTRE LINKS WITH RTI ASSETS
Lightstorm, a leading provider of digital network infrastructure connectivity solutions headquartered in Singapore, has announced the successful integration of the assets acquired from RTI Cables, boosting its global subsea and terrestrial network.
Lightstorm currently manages more than 75 Tbps of capacity, connectivity across 25-plus data centres and coverage in seven key markets, namely Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane, Guam, Hawaii, Los Angeles and Singapore.
The 21,000 km of subsea cable systems form the backbone of a high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure that enables seamless interconnectivity for global enterprises. The network offers industry-leading latency performance, with the fastest Tokyoto-Sydney route spanning 9,700 km at just 97 milliseconds and the most versatile Australia-to-US path via Guam and Hawaii covering 14,500 km in 109 milliseconds.
By integrating the subsea assets into its platform, Lightstorm now provides connectivity to 250-plus data centres( including 120-plus on-net locations) across 14 countries( seven on-net) and has deployed 1,500 Tbps of capacity across its terrestrial and subsea network.
“ The demand for high-speed, low-latency and scalable connectivity solutions has never been greater. With the integration of RTI Cables, we are elevating our capabilities to support the next phase of Digital Transformation for global AI, cloud and enterprise players,” said Amajit Gupta, Group CEO & MD, Lightstorm.
“ This move is not just about expanding our reach – it’ s about redefining the standards of connectivity for hyperscalers, enterprises and OTTs looking for agile, intelligent and highcapacity solutions across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.”
RETN, a leading independent global network services provider, has completed the full-scale deployment of 400GbE coherent pluggable optics across its entire Pan- Eurasian IP network, marking one of the most extensive and eco-conscious IP-over-DWDM( IPoDWDM) deployments in production today.
to delivering next-generation infrastructure that empowers enterprises, hyperscalers and carriers worldwide. Our widespread rollout of 400G services, powered by Juniper’ s latest routing platforms, positions us at the forefront of ultra-high-capacity, sustainable networking. We’ re also actively evaluating 800G technology to ensure our network remains future-ready.”
The network-wide rollout places RETN at the forefront of energy-efficient, high-performance networking and reinforces its commitment to sustainable infrastructure growth. Unlike limitedscope trials, RETN’ s deployment spans backbone links ranging from 300 to 950 kilometres and involves hundreds of 400G pluggables – all fully operational, stable and live in production.
With analysts projecting over 700,000 coherent pluggable ports deployed globally by 2027, RETN’ s implementation of 400G technology aligns with this shift. But what sets it apart is its early large-scale deployment for high-performance networking while setting new benchmarks for sustainability:
• 40 % power savings
• 55 % lower carbon footprint
• 15 % reduction in space requirements
Tony O’ Sullivan, CEO of RETN, said:“ As demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity continues to grow, RETN remains dedicated
RETN COMPLETES 400G DEPLOYMENT ACROSS EURASIA
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