Ciena will deploy its GeoMesh subsea solution as well as its converged packet optical platform to enable SEACOM to bring flexible services and content closer to its enterprise and service provider customers.
“Africa is experiencing massive growth and demand for network services,” said Claes Segelberg, CTO at SEACOM
“With Ciena’s technology supporting our infrastructure evolution we can ensure cost-effective data connectivity to end-customers across the continent and internationally; ensuring that Africa is ready for the next generation of applications and high-bandwidth broadband services.”
“For competitive providers like SEACOM, increasing network capacity efficiently and economically is critical,” said Ed McCormack, VP and general manager of submarine systems at Ciena.
“With this expansion and upgrade, SEACOM can continue its great work and help lead Africa into the next stage of ICT growth with scalable and competitive connectivity solutions.”
SEACOM appointed Byron Clatterbuck as its chief executive in February last year.
