Alcatel-Lucent Tackles the Capacity Crunch is Four Times Fas...

Built on innovations from Bell Labs, the Alcatel-Lucent Photonic Service Engine supports 400 gigabit per second (400G) data transmission speeds on optical networks.

The unabated growth of broadband, mobile data and cloud-based services has presented a major challenge for service providers that need to find ways to keep costs in check while dramatically expanding the capacity of their networks. The Photonic Service Engine will bring substantial improvements to 100G coherent optical networks, which are being deployed by operators today. The PSE also lays the foundation for the smooth migration to 400G networks in future.

"Speed is a factor for all service providers today: the speed of the network and the speed with which new services can be brought to market," said Mr. Keiichi Makizono, Corporate Officer, Deputy Unit Head, Technology Unit & Division Head, Network Division, SOFTBANK TELECOM in Japan. "With millions of people looking to us to access the full range of online content, we see Alcatel-Lucent's 400G innovation as the gateway to a long, successful future."

"Alcatel-Lucent's next generation coherent optical engine exemplifies the coupling of Bell Labs advanced research and the company's 100G commercial market experiences," said Sterling Perrin, Heavy Reading Senior Analyst. "The PSE may well be the first commercial 400G chip, but, just as significantly, it will improve the economics and performance of 100G systems - broadening and accelerating 100G market adoption."