Smart Says It Is Moving Forward with Network Upgrade - BusinessWorld Online

Smart says it is moving forward with network upgrade - BusinessWorld Online

PLDT INC., through its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc., said it had tested optical transport network disaggregation technology to enhance its network performance. “PLDT and Smart have long been exploring open and disaggregated architectures to modernize their network infrastructure. This strategic direction also aligns with previous initiatives,” Smart said in a media release on Tuesday. The telecommunications company described the test…

Smart Successfully Tests First Disaggregated Optical Transport Network in PH

PLDT Inc. (PLDT), through its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), has successfully tested optical transport network disaggregation technology, a first in the Philippines, at the PLDT-Smart Technolab in Makati. In marking this milestone, Smart takes a step closer towards a fully disaggregated transport network, which is key to transforming its network into a more open, agile, efficient, and flexible one, and the end goal of enhancin…