{"id":210022,"date":"2019-04-15T04:26:13","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T08:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=210022"},"modified":"2019-04-15T04:26:13","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T08:26:13","slug":"pldt-partners-with-cisco-for-5g-transport-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/04\/15\/pldt-partners-with-cisco-for-5g-transport-network\/","title":{"rendered":"PLDT partners with Cisco for 5G transport network"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The investment with Cisco is part of PLDT\u2019s transport network transformation project which will be implemented within the next three years. (File Photo<\/a>: PLDT\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— PLDT Inc. has partnered with technology firm Cisco Systems Inc. for the development of its IP transport infrastructure which will be utilized for the deployment of a fifth generation (5G) technology network.<\/p>\n

The investment with Cisco is part of PLDT\u2019s transport network transformation project which will be implemented within the next three years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment will raise PLDT\u2019s fiber network to the next level. We mark another major milestone in PLDT\u2019s efforts to help the country gear up for the Industrial Revolution 4.0, enabling us to move up to the next generation of digital technologies, such as 5G, software-defined networking (SDN), artificial intelligence and Internet of Things,\u201d PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said during the contract signing with Cisco last Thursday.<\/p>\n

The partnership will enable PLDT and Cisco to deploy technologies on designing and building automated, reliable and scalable infrastructure using PLDT\u2019s fiber optic network to seamlessly deliver customized digital experiences to customers.<\/p>\n

The software-defined architecture will enable PLDT to strengthen customer services with highly dynamic and agile networking capabilities as well as cybersecurity to safeguard customer data. The infrastructure will also help the company to manage traffic congestion, minimize network outages, and launch new digital services faster.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are building with Cisco, one of the most modern transport networks in Asia by maximizing the capabilities of the fiber infrastructure that we have already put in place,\u201d Joachim Horn, PLDT chief technology and information advisor, said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this network transformation program, we can empower enterprises and businesses and address their needs for speed, bandwidth and digital services quickly and seamlessly,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Cisco\u2019s Customer Experience team will provide its expertise on end-to-end design, build and deployment of the new infrastructure to extend the network\u2019s reach, reliability and scalability. It will also greatly enhance experiences for PLDT\u2019s customers and build a solid foundation for 5G rollout.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur partnership with PLDT shows the breadth of Cisco\u2019s capabilities in implementing a fully automated, software-driven network that can serve millions of subscribers, scale rapidly and be ready for 5G,\u201d said Miyuki Suzuki, President Asia Pacific, Japan and China at Cisco.<\/p>\n

PLDT\u2019s fiber network footprint of over 244,000 kilometers is the country\u2019s most extensive fiber infrastructure. Its fiber network also supports the company\u2019s digital services for both its fixed and wireless customers through its four cable landing stations linking the Philippines to major international gateways worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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