Network Infrastructure
Business Wire | October 17, 2023
IP Infusion, a leading provider of open network software and solutions for wireline and mobile network operators, today announced a strategic partnership with NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader. NTT DATA and IP Infusion are collaborating for go-to-market open networking solutions to bring enhanced disaggregation, scalability, and choices to network operators.
NTT DATA (part of NTT Group) is a global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo that offers consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA will offer IP Infusion Cell Site Routers, Routed Optical Networking, Aggregation Router and Data Center software products, including bundled solutions, on a broad portfolio of white box hardware.
This collaboration for expanding broad connectivity was initiated by the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), including TIP solutions for Disaggregated Cell Site Gateways (DCSG) or Cell Site Routers and Cassini for Routed Optical Networking projects. Both NTT DATA and IP Infusion are members of TIP, which is driving development and deployment of open, disaggregated, and standards-based technology solutions to advance global connectivity.
“We are deeply committed to accelerating network disaggregation throughout our global ecosystem of customers and partners,” said Teodoro López Palacios, Partner, Telecom Sector at NTT DATA Europe & LATAM. “IP Infusion is a proven leader in open networking, providing award-winning and field-tested solutions that reduce total cost of ownership while expanding services. We are excited to help propel innovation, greater access, and better network outcomes to more users.”
“The systems integrator role is important for the TIP community, and the IP Infusion and NTT DATA alliance is a big step forward for bringing disaggregated solutions to a diverse range of use cases,” said Kristian Toivo, Executive Director of Telecom Infra Project. “NTT DATA and IP Infusion have long demonstrated deep expertise in open network solutions and this collaboration will help create a stronger, more flexible supply chain, supporting high-quality connectivity.”
We are pleased to partner with NTT DATA to drive further market penetration for open networking, said Atsushi Ogata, President and CEO of IP Infusion. It’s great to be working with NTT DATA, a trusted global innovator for business IT solutions, which clearly understands the powerful potential of network disaggregation. We are proud to be furthering TIP’s ideals for expanding open networks and paving the way for a connected future.
Along with this partnership with NTT DATA, IP Infusion continues to receive acclaim for its products and services. This spring, leading independent global provider of technology industry insights GigaOm designated IP Infusion as Leader and Outperformer for the third consecutive year in all three of its 2023 Network Operating System Radar Reports. The IP Infusion software platform was identified as the most complete of the more than 20 NOS vendors GigaOm analysts evaluated, outperforming incumbent providers including Cisco and Juniper.
In addition, TIP recognized IP Infusion’s Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway (DCSG) solution with the TIP Validated Solution Gold Badge in 2022. IP Infusion’s software was recognized for satisfying the stringent requirements set by the TIP Open Optical Packet Transport Project (OOPT) group for the DCSG.
About IP Infusion
IP Infusion manufactures open network software and solutions for carriers, service providers and data centers. With hundreds of customers and thousands of deployments, IP Infusion is a market leader in Network Operating Systems. Our flagship software platform OcNOS® allows network operators to disaggregate their networks, streamline operations, and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Network OEMs may also disaggregate network devices to expedite time to market, offer comprehensive services, and achieve carrier grade robustness.
IP Infusion is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and is a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. Additional information can be found at http://www.IPInfusion.com.
IP Infusion and OcNOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of IP Infusion. ACCESS is a registered trademark or trademark of ACCESS CO., LTD. in the United States, Japan and/or other countries. Northforge Innovations is a registered trademark of Northforge Innovations, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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Network Infrastructure
IP Infusion & Horsebridge Network Systems | October 20, 2021
IP Infusion, a leading provider of network disaggregation solutions for telecom and data communications operators, announced a partnership with Horsebridge Network Systems, a builder of innovative networks in the UK, to bring the benefits of disaggregated networking to Internet Service Providers (ISP). IP Infusion’s disaggregated networking solutions, based on the OcNOS® network operating system, offer service providers an alternative to traditional legacy network vendors.Horsebridge's significant experience in the telecom market brings innovation to their customers with its best-in-class systems with crucial protection against DDoS attacks.
The partnership aims to grow the customer base within the UK’s Altnet community, a growing sector of independent digital infrastructure providers who are working together to create cohesive interconnected next generation networks. These network operators are challenging the traditional networking approaches with disaggregated networking which enable them to achieve unprecedented agility, choice and drive down the cost of their infrastructure.
IP Infusion’s carrier-grade disaggregated networking solutions allow network operators to create innovative services and accelerate new revenue streams. Its validated network operating system, combined with the choice of best-of-breed hardware, supports a diverse range of networking use cases. With IP Infusion’s advanced support services, network operators can migrate seamlessly to an end-to-end disaggregated networking solution that delivers lower Total Cost of Ownership.
Since 2000, Horsebridge has supported the development of critical network within the Altnet, corporate and public sector markets by building, operating and managing networks for its customers. Through this partnership, IP Infusion and Horsebridge will provide choice of best-of-breed platforms, operational services, and help design, build and operate the customer networks with cost efficiency, enabling customers to focus on their core business.
“With the extensive network competency in designing, deploying and supporting complex networks, Horsebridge’s local team of experts can help to eliminate end-user concerns and pain points of migrating to new systems and help accelerate their network disaggregation,”
-Atsushi Ogata, President and CEO of IP Infusion.
OcNOS is the industry’s first full-featured modular extensible network OS for white box open networking solutions offering advanced capabilities that include extensive switching and routing support ranging from MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), PTP (Precision Timing Protocol) and APIs/protocols for SDN (Software Defined Networking). OcNOS features hybrid, centralized or distributed network support; scalable, modular high-performance network; and a robust data plane built on merchant silicon.
“We are delighted to add IP Infusion into our partnership program and look forward to working with them to offer a valued alternative in network provision for both our existing and new clients,”
- Neil Woolerton, CRO of Horsebridge Network Systems.
About IP Infusion
IP Infusion enables disaggregated networking solutions for carriers, service providers and data center operators. We provide network OS solutions for today’s networks to allow network operators to reduce network costs, increase flexibility, and to deploy new features and services quickly. IP Infusion is a solution provider of the OcNOS® and ZebOS® network operating systems to our more than 300 customers and is an integrator and customer service provider for DANOS-Vyatta edition and Commercial SONiC Distribution. IP Infusion is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and is a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. Additional information can be found at http://www.ipinfusion.com
About Horsebridge Network Systems
Founded in 2000, Horsebridge has supported the development of critical networks within the Altnet, Corporates and Public Sector Markets. As one of the UK’s leading network infrastructure providers, our mission is to build, operate and manage innovative networks for innovative customers. At the heart of our organisations is a team of experts that are focused on delivering customer value and work with the very best industry partners.
IP Infusion, ZebOS, and OcNOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of IP Infusion. ACCESS is registered trademarks or trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in the United States, Japan and/or other countries. Northforge Innovations is a registered trademark of Northforge Innovations, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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Network Infrastructure
Aukua | September 29, 2021
Aukua Systems announced the release of their Fibre Channel and Ethernet SAN Delay Emulator which is the industry’s first in providing 32G Fibre Channel (FC) support. This groundbreaking solution is delivered on Aukua’s XGA4250 hardware platform featuring true line-rate performance and supports a RESTful API allowing full automation capabilities.
“In recent months, we have seen an increased demand from both storage network equipment makers and organizations that are developing and deploying these new high speed 32G FC storage networks. Our team has developed the functionality to meet that demand and we are thrilled that we were able to leverage our new XGA4250 platform to rapidly deliver this important solution to our customers within the promised timeframe,” said Jason Nutt, Aukua’s Co-Founder and President.
Aukua’s delay and network impairment emulators are used to reduce risk, ensure business critical application performance and prove disaster recovery plans with real-world emulation of network characteristics and scenarios. This new product marks not only an industry-first with 32G FC support, but adds to the suite of precision test and monitoring solutions from Aukua. Aukua's MGA2510 and XGA4250 platforms offer a unique 3-in-1 test and monitoring platform that can operate as a powerful traffic generator and analyzer, connect transparently inline as a protocol analyzer and traffic monitoring system, or as a network impairment and delay (WAN) emulator.
“This new capability delivers huge benefits to our customers utilizing 32G FC; allowing them to test their fibre channel products, storage area network solutions, and implementations against real-world conditions that until now have been unavailable,It is imperative to test FC business continuity and disaster recovery applications like synchronous replication with real world impairments thoroughly before they are deployed to support mission critical networks like financial services and high performance computing,”
-Laky Hothi, Director of Aukua’s UK-based partner, GCH Test & Computer Services Ltd
Aukua ships the 32G Fibre Channel and 25G Ethernet SAN Delay Emulator this month to customers worldwide. “This is a great accomplishment for the team at Aukua, having just this summer completed the release of the XGA4250 platform. It is impressive to see this important feature-set delivered just months following,” stated Mr Hothi.
About Aukua
Aukua Systems builds world-class high-performance test and monitoring solutions which are powerful, affordable and easy to use. Aukua’s worldwide customers include network equipment manufacturers, semiconductor companies, government agencies, enterprises, telecom service providers and mobile operators. Aukua Systems is based in Austin TX USA, where all Aukua solutions are designed, engineered, manufactured and supported.
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