Verizon Achieves 1.6 Tb/s Fiber Milestone for AI Workloads with Ciena

📅 December 1, 2024 - Verizon has partnered with Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) to test the WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent optical system, successfully transmitting 1.6 Tb/s on a single-carrier wavelength over a 118-kilometer Boston metro line. This groundbreaking trial highlights Verizon's commitment to advancing its fiber infrastructure to support the data-intensive workloads demanded by AI and other bandwidth-heavy applications.

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI with its predictive analytics capabilities, is driving digital transformation across industries, robust enterprise-grade networks are becoming indispensable. Verizon is stepping up to meet these demands by enhancing [...][... Check source for end of article ...]

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