European data network operator EuNetworks Group is planning an upgrade to its European long haul transport platform, delivering a 100 G compliant network to market. euNetworks has invested in this enhanced network due to customer demand, both for greater capacity and 100G circuits. The company has selected network equipment maker Ciena as its equipment supplier and deployed Ciena's 6500 Packet-Optical Platform with WaveLogic coherent optical processors. This platform enables an upgrade to 100G transmission and beyond without any network infrastructure changes. euNetworks' long haul network covers 37 cities in nine countries, with fibre based metropolitan networks operating in thirteen of these cities. The 100G capacity is available between the cities of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam and Paris, and also between Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Dublin, and Manchester. Ciena's coherent technology enables euNetworks to meet the capacity needs of its customers in manner, adding 100G wavelengths alongside existing in-service 40G channels.
