Smartoptics Group AS

Regulatory Filings • Sep 5, 2024

ASOM-Net reduces TCO with Smartoptics 400G disaggregated networking

ASOM-Net reduces TCO with Smartoptics 400G disaggregated networking

Oslo, Norway - September 5, 2024 - Smartoptics, a leading provider of optical

networking solutions, today announced that ASOM-Net, a Danish non-profit ISP,

has selected Smartoptics for 400G disaggregated optical networking. The

Smartoptics solution is used with the IP Infusion platform to provide

flexibility and a compact footprint, reducing total cost of ownership.

ASOM-Net is a non-profit managed services organization and ISP with 75,000

subscribers in Denmark. Television, internet and phone services are provided to

the ISP's associated members. To meet ASOM-Net's need for a flexible and cost

-efficient network architecture, they chose a combination of the IP Infusion

network operating system, OcNOS, Edgecore whitebox switches, and a Smartoptics

pluggable coherent solution. The Smartoptics network elements used are the DCP

-404 muxponder and DCP-F modular amplifiers. The solution enables ASOM to embed

the 400G ZR+ directly into their Edgecore switches.

"The disaggregated networking solution allows us to break free from the locked

-in approach of traditional network systems," says Kristian Pedersen, System

Architect, ASOM-Net. "Now we have the flexibility to pick and choose best-of

-breed network elements for every layer of the network. This is crucial for us

to deliver the best value at a low cost to our members as we are a not-for

-profit business. We also greatly appreciate the innovative approach of

Smartoptics and how it complements IP Infusion, improving cost efficiency with a

compact form factor and highly efficient 400ZR+ pluggable technology."

Smartoptics DCP-F modular amplifiers are used when distances require

amplification to help drive the embedded 400G ZR+ throughout ASOM's network. The

DCP-Fs were only used when necessary and took up 1RU of rack space. This helped

keep ASOM-Net's equipment footprint down, reducing the total cost of ownership.

"ASOM-Net is a great example of a true disaggregated network taking advantage of

the latest in pluggable technology to showcase why IP over DWDM is quickly

becoming such a hot topic within the industry. By utilizing this modern network

architecture, they have not only simplified their network design but drastically

reduced their overall expenditure with less equipment, power and space needed.

This synergy between Smartoptics, IPI and Edgcore has enabled an extremely

efficient and flexible network with each solution specializing in their own

section of ASOM's network, complementing each other extremely well," says Max

Naylor, Sales Director UK Ireland & MEA, Smartoptics.

For more information please contact:

Magnus Grenfeldt

CEO

Smartoptics

+46 73-366 88 77

E-mail: magnus.grenfeldt@smartoptics.com

About Smartoptics

Smartoptics provides innovative optical networking solutions and devices for the

new era of open networking. Our customer base includes thousands of enterprises,

governments, cloud providers, Internet exchanges as well as cable and telecom

operators. We have an open networking approach in everything we do which allows

our customers to break unwanted vendor lock-in, remain flexible and minimize

costs. Our solutions are used in metro and regional network applications that

increasingly rely on data center services and specifications. Smartoptics is a

Scandinavian company founded in 2006. We partner with leading technology and

network solution providers such as Brocade, Cisco and Dell and have a global

reach through more than 100 business partners.

For additional information about Smartoptics, please visit

https://smartoptics.com/ (https://www.smartoptics.com/)

About ASOM-Net

ASOM-Net is a non-profit internet service provider backed by numerous antenna

associations. We are dedicated to delivering top-notch internet services to our

community. We provide support to our partner associations in customer support,

billing, accounting and system hosting. High-speed connectivity is ensured by

utilizing cutting-edge DOCSIS and PON networks through remote PHY units, all

powered by the advanced Harmonic CableOS platform, thanks to our collaboration

with Edgecore, IP Infusion, and Smartoptics. Seamless TV service is provided on

our own backbone network via the multicast protocol. Reliable SIP telephone

solutions are offered with COS/DSCP trust within our network.