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complexity. He elaborated on the specific and risk warnings minimize fault location solutions through strategic partnerships.
applications and advantages of intelligent time, improving monitoring accuracy and By leveraging AI and digital intelligence,
ODN across three phases: before, during, troubleshooting efficiency. Additionally, operators and stakeholders can effectively
and after deployment. Before deployment, new solutions like passive ID branch address challenges such as high costs,
one-click zero-touch site surveys, AI- detection enable 24/7 real-time optical complex construction and maintenance,
based automatic planning and design, and link monitoring, dynamic perception of and regional adaptability. As a global
paperless processes replace traditional link changes, and automatic updates, leader in the broadband access field, ZTE
manual methods, significantly reducing ensuring 100% accuracy of end-to-end is committed to providing comprehensive
the time and human resources required. ODN resources. This proactive approach intelligent ODN solutions and building end-
During deployment, real-time visualized optimizes network performance while to-end all-optical networks. Moving forward,
and cost-effective solutions, along with streamlining maintenance and resource ZTE will continue collaborating with global
tailored product combinations—such as management. Hans emphasized that partners to harness its advanced network
pre-connectorized splice-free ODN, plug- collaboration among multiple parties is and intelligent capabilities. ZTE aims to
and-play deployment, and air-blowing key to accelerating the construction of help operators build and operate cutting-
solutions—ensure smooth construction intelligent ODN networks. Suppliers play edge, efficient, and intelligent broadband
while reducing both time and labor costs. a vital role in driving digital and intelligent networks, unlocking new application
After deployment and delivery, intelligent platforms, developing innovative product scenarios and fostering a ubiquitous, green,
real-time ODN network detection, analysis, portfolios, and delivering localized and efficient era of all-optical networks.

Turkcell and ZTE Lead Europe's First Commercial Deployment of 100G ZR

QSFP28-DCO Transceivers in an IP Network

ZTE Corporation a global leading provider mizing fiber utilization without the need for Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Network Tech-
of integrated information and communica- a comprehensive network overhaul. Fur- nologies Officer of Turkcell, stated: "Our
tion technology solutions, in partnership thermore, the solution's seamless compati- collaboration with ZTE highlights the trans-
with Turkcell, Türkiye's leading telecommu- bility with standard QSFP28 interfaces fa- formative potential of IPoWDM technology
nications and technology company, has cilitates a smooth and incremental in strengthening our network capabilities.
successfully completed Europe's first com- transition to next-generation 100GE tech- By seamlessly integrating this solution into
mercial deployment of the 100G ZR QS- nology. In addition to these technical inno- our existing DWDM infrastructure, we are
FP28-DCO transceivers in Diyarbakır, Türki- vations, the commercial deployment in advancing toward future-ready IP+Optical
ye. This milestone marks a significant Turkcell's live network has achieved a sig- convergence. Our goal is to drive digital
advancement in IP+Optical convergence, nificant milestone by successfully estab- transformation, enhance connectivity for
showcasing innovative features that prom- lishing metro-long-haul point-to-point inter- businesses and consumers, and ensure
ise smoother network evolution and reduce connections. This accomplishment is sustainable and efficient network growth."
optical layer investments. The project har- critical for the expansion of modern metro Peng Aiguang, Senior Vice President of
nesses the unique capabilities of the 100G networks. By effectively bridging distant ZTE, Chairman of Netaş, said: "Our collabo-
ZR QSFP28 digital coherent optics (DCO) nodes within urban regions, the project ration with Turkcell represents a transfor-
solution, combined with ZTE's latest aggre- guarantees robust, high-capacity data mative leap in the convergence of IP and
gation router, taking full advantage of its transmission over long distances while digital coherent optical technologies. By
tunable central wavelength capabilities and substantially reducing infrastructure invest- integrating legacy infrastructure with ad-
innovative IPoWDM technology. This flexi- ment demands. This strategic approach vanced digital coherent technology, we re-
bility enables operators to optimize metro underscores a commitment to cost-effec- define urban connectivity and lay the foun-
transport networks by using existing fiber tive, high-performance connectivity solu- dation for resilient, future-proof networks.
infrastructure and DWDM networks, maxi- tions in densely populated areas. Prof. Dr. Looking ahead, ZTE will continue to focus
on R&D, deepen collaboration with Turkcell
to jointly drive technological innovation,
and fully support Turkcell in enhancing its
leading market position." The collaboration
between Turkcell and ZTE establishes a
new standard for scalability, efficiency, and
economic viability in telecommunications.
As Europe's first commercial 100G ZR QS-
FP28-DCO deployment, this pioneering ini-
tiative is poised to serve as a blueprint for
future IPoWDM network upgrades across
Europe and other key markets.

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