en.Wedoany.com Reported - Nokia and t3 Broadband announced the deployment of an AI-optimized ultra-high-speed optical transport network for broadband network operator Aureon, connecting a large-scale data center development project in North Dakota to the Chicago metropolitan area. Based on Nokia's optical network solutions and supported by t3 Broadband's infrastructure professional services, the deployment aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for advanced connectivity from AI, cloud, and hyperscale data center workloads.
The new route is designed to support transmission capacity expansion of up to 400 terabits per second (Tb/s), making it Aureon's highest-capacity network connection to date and laying the foundation for future AI infrastructure expansion. The deployment leverages Nokia's 1830 Global Express (GX) platform, Super C and L-band optical line systems, and 1.2T ICE7 coherent optical technology, significantly enhancing Aureon's network capabilities to deliver transport services traditionally available only from hyperscale operators.
George O'Neal, CEO of Aureon, stated that this deployment provides the capacity and flexibility needed to support large-scale data center interconnection and establishes a blueprint for future expansion. The collaboration with Nokia and t3 Broadband has enabled Aureon to elevate its network transport capabilities to new levels in the AI era.
Chris Crowe, CEO of t3 Broadband, noted that the company aims to help customers build future-ready networks. By working closely with Nokia and Aureon, they have delivered a high-capacity optical transport solution to support long-term growth strategies. This deployment enhances Aureon's ability to serve large-scale data center and AI connectivity needs.
Matt Young, Vice President of Sales at Nokia, said that AI is accelerating the demand for scalable, high-performance connectivity between data centers. Nokia, together with t3 Broadband and Aureon, is providing the fiber infrastructure needed to support this growth, demonstrating how advanced optical networks can help operators efficiently scale capacity, maximize fiber resources, and build networks that meet AI demands.
Aureon is a technology solutions provider offering services in connectivity, cloud, data centers, managed IT, consulting, and contact center solutions, headquartered in West Des Moines. t3 Broadband, based in Kansas, is dedicated to helping service providers and communities deploy broadband networks cost-effectively. Nokia is a global leader in fixed, mobile, and transport networks.
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