Juniper Networks® (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, on Saturday announced that Summit Communications, a leading end-to-end infrastructure service provider in Bangladesh, has selected its PTX Series Routers for 400G Converged Optical Routing solution upgrades to serve as the foundation of Summits core network.
Uniper Networks, Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company develops and markets networking products, including routers, switches, network management software, network security products, and software-defined networking technology.
The selection will enable seamless network capacity expansion and efficient delivery of enhanced connectivity over hundreds of kilometers to various points of presence (PoPs) across the country, says a press release.
Over the past decade, Bangladesh has undergone significant digitization and is now home to an emerging digital economy with over 66.94 million internet users. To accelerate this transformation further, the countrys Government has announced its vision of "Digital Bangladesh," aimed at establishing a robust foundation for its digital economy.
In support of this vision, Summit Communications has been instrumental in shaping the countrys networking landscape, notably constructing the largest fiber optic network infrastructure in the country.
With demand for mobile, internet and digital services continuing to soar, Summit Communications recognized the need to pioneer the adoption of innovative networking solutions to meet current and future connectivity demands. Building on a long-term relationship spanning over a decade, Summit partnered with Juniper for the next phase of their network transformation journey into 400G.
To enable a seamless transition to a Converged Optical Routing Architecture while improving its core networks scalability, capacity and power efficiency, Summit Communications selected Junipers PTX10000 Series Packet Transport Routers. Equipped with 400G Coherent Optics, these routers will enable Summits network to achieve high-speed data transmission over long distances to its PoPs in Bangladesh while maintaining high reliability.
As Summit Communications progresses through its networking transformation journey with Junipers solutions, it will be in a strong position to meet its customers requirements, offering a superior end-user experience and top-tier performance in Bangladeshs rapidly expanding digital economy.
"We have made tremendous progress over the years in delivering the high-quality networking infrastructure services to mobile operators and ISP customers in Bangladesh and are excited to strengthen our relationship with Juniper, particularly in integrating innovative 5G solutions.
"Their solutions will continue to play an integral role in our network, ensuring that we provide cutting-edge 5G connectivity and services for our customers guaranteeing fast, reliable, ultra-low latency services along with adaptation of network slicing and segment routing. Through our partnership, we look forward to supporting our countrys Digital Bangladesh vision," said Summit Comm. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Arif Al Islam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Summit Communications Ltd.
"For years, Juniper has been a foundational presence in Bangladeshs networking landscape…With our experience-first solutions, we remain committed to providing the technology needed to support their goals and meet the ever-evolving connectivity demands of businesses and consumers for years to come," said Juniper Networks Managing Director & Country Manager, India and SAARC Sajan Paul.
