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Optical transport stories

Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo

Telecoms operators could protect existing networks from future quantum attacks without a full redesign as Nokia adds KETS hardware to its demo kit.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Disaster Recovery

RETN opens resilient Tallinn-Cēsis Baltic backbone link

RETN has activated a resilient Tallinn-Cēsis backbone link, boosting Baltic route diversity and keeping traffic flowing during fibre faults.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Customer Experience

The 18-Month AI window that will determine telco market leaders for the next decade

Telecom leaders face an 18-month window to harness AI and transform networks into customer-centric products, securing market dominance for the next decade.

By Padma Ravichander • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Optical transport stories

Network Infrastructure

Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests

Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Network Infrastructure

Infinera's updated GX platform promises major network enhancements

Infinera announces commercial availability of a superior, next-gen multi-haul optical line system on its GX Series, boasting top-tier adaptability and efficiency for large-scale operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Spark completes stage one of Optical Transport Network project

Spark completes first phase of Optical Transport Network for enhanced disaster response, faster 5G rollout, and increased data capacity with self-healing tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020