Xtera® Announces Partnership With ADVA

ALLEN, Texas, March 13, 2018 -- Xtera^®, a provider of innovative subsea fibre optic solutions, today announces a partnership with ADVA (XETRA:ADV.DE), a leading supplier of open networking solutions for the delivery of cloud and mobile services, to develop the capacity and reach of ADVA’s optical transport products.  ADVA will license Xtera’s industry-leading Raman technology for use in both unrepeatered and terrestrial environments. 

Xtera® is a provider of innovative subsea fibre optic solutions

Xtera has been developing its proprietary Raman amplification since 1998 and has successfully deployed its technology in both on-land and underwater applications, recently launching an undersea amplifier which offers the highest bandwidth in the industry at up to 40 Terabits on a single fibre pair.

“With today’s customers looking for high-capacity connectivity, we see the combination of Xtera’s high-performing Raman amplifiers and our advanced transport solutions as a strong fit,” states Christoph Glingener, CTO/COO, ADVA.

“Development of solutions by working with partners has always been at the heart of Xtera’s business,” adds Keith Henderson, CEO, Xtera.  “We are excited to be working with ADVA, who shares our innovative and forward-thinking approach to system design.”

To learn more about Xtera, visit www.xtera.com.

For more information about ADVA, visit www.advaoptical.com.

About Xtera                                                                                                                                  

Xtera is an innovative provider of sub-sea telecoms solutions. The company supplies both un-repeatered and repeatered systems, using its high performance optical amplifiers to deliver traffic directly inland to cities.  Xtera creates novel solutions that are suited for each individual customer whether that be provision of a system, an open architecture design or supply of a particular product or service.  We aim to challenge the norm and to provide more reliable and higher quality products over new and existing routes.  Xtera is a flexible supplier who works with a variety of partners to create the best solution for each project and every customer. For more information please visit www.xtera.com or contact [email protected].

About ADVA Optical Networking

ADVA Optical Networking is a company founded on innovation and driven to help our customers succeed.  For over two decades, our technology has empowered networks across the globe.  We’re continually developing breakthrough hardware and software that leads the networking industry and creates new business opportunities. It’s these open connectivity solutions that enable our customers to deliver the cloud and mobile services that are vital to today’s society and for imagining new tomorrows. Together, we're building a truly connected and sustainable future. For more information on how we can help you, please visit us at: www.advaoptical.com.

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