e& UAE is deploying Ciena’s next-generation DWDM network to address rising bandwidth demands across the Middle East. Utilising 1.6Tb/s coherent optics and the Navigator Network Control Suite, the upgrade provides scalable, high-capacity connectivity for hyperscalers and data centres. This collaboration strengthens regional digital infrastructure, ensuring low-latency support for advanced services.
The new network build-out is designed to provide significantly increased capacity for e& UAE, supporting the rapid growth of bandwidth demand across the region and beyond. It will enable the high-speed, data-intensive connectivity needs of hyperscalers, neoscalers and data center operators.
“This new DWDM network represents a significant step forward in the capacity and scalability of our infrastructure, helping the region respond to rapidly growing bandwidth demand,” said e& UAE Chief Technology Officer, Marwan Bin Shakar. “We selected Ciena because of its proven leadership in high-capacity optical networking and its ability to deliver scalable, resilient and low-latency infrastructure. With Ciena’s technology, we can provide customers across the Middle East with connectivity designed to support their evolving needs.”
“The Middle East is experiencing a surge in bandwidth demand, driven by the rapid expansion of various advanced digital applications,” said Brodie Gage, Senior Vice President, and Chief Product and Technology Officer, Ciena. “It’s clear that e& UAE’s next-generation network will transform the region and help position the company to stay ahead of today’s and tomorrow’s evolving digital requirements. By leveraging Ciena’s leading technology, e& is future-proofing its network to support the continued digital evolution and growing capacity demands.”
To support this network build, e& UAE is leveraging Ciena’s Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) and Waveserver platform equipped with WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) 1.6Tb/s coherent optics. Additionally, Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite provides end-to-end network visibility and automation, an essential aspect of future intelligent and data-driven networks. This deployment builds on a long-standing relationship between e& UAE and Ciena focused on enabling next-generation digital infrastructure in the UAE.
