By Jamie Epstein, TMCnet Web Editor

Recently, headlines were made when Comcast (News - Alert) completely revolutionized its core network, moving to 100G connectivity. This advancement in next generation technology wouldn’t however have been remotely possible without Ciena's coherent optical platform in place.

According to a report, the service provider has begun to leverage Ciena's 6500 Packet-Optical Platform that comes complete with WaveLogic coherent optical line interfaces. WaveLogic is an increasingly popular technology due to the fact that it enables companies such as Comcast to move to 400G only once they are fully prepared through utilizing software controllable interfaces.

"Adding Ciena's WaveLogic 3 to our already installed 6500 Packet-Optical Platforms lets us leverage that investment to deliver more content, faster Internet speeds and enable new cloud-based applications for our customers, while also providing future core 400G scalability " said Kevin McElearney, senior vice president, Network Engineering, at Comcast Cable, in a statement.

Comcast is continuing to make key strategic alliances as a way to enhance its footprint. In fact, Telarus an extremely large and respected master agent was recently selected in a group that only totals three to open up Comcast’s direct channel. Highlighted as a Platinum Carrier for the agent, Comcast is the largest cable operator and third-largest telephone company in America. Its robust suite includes broadband Internet, various telephone services, and cable television throughout 19 markets around the country. On the other hand, Comcast Business Class is fully responsible for overseeing the company’s network which includes ensuring that the firm is not being forced to share any physical locations with other phone companies.

Paula McKinnon, supplier manager, Telarus (News - Alert) Inc., commented, “Here at Telarus we think of our suppliers as our customers, not just our agent partners. Helping each one of them distribute their products and services at an ever increasing level is our goal. It's my job to ensure each supplier has ample training opportunities to gain mindshare from the right partners, to ensure their information is showing up correctly in GeoQuote, and to coordinate with each local market to drive activity.”

GeoQuote is the master agent’s real-time commercial telecom pricing software that enables partners to provide clients with extremely accurate quotes in only a few minutes. Its sister offering, GeoQuote Enterprise powers the same functionalities yet is ideal for scenarios in which partners are seeking to source high capacity bandwidth opportunities through Telarus.

Back in October, GeoQuote reached quite a milestone as it completed its 1,000,000^th real-time quote. Adam Edwards, president of Telarus, Inc. commented at the time of this achievement, "Reaching the 1,000,000th real-time quotes milestone is a testament to the value we are providing our partners and suppliers." "Not only is the software the only one of its kind in the industry, its showing with all clarity the value of obtaining information in real-time from the phone companies. We are proud to be able to connect our partners and suppliers together and to help each side work with the other in a more efficient and profitable way."

To read the full report, click here.

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Edited by Rich Steeves