Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 25, Nokia has entered into a partnership with Microscan Infocommtech (Microscan) to deploy a high-capacity optical network across Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra. The initiative aims to meet the rising bandwidth demand from enterprises, hyperscalers, OTT providers, and financial institutions, while also preparing for future expansion into Gujarat.

The network will be based on Microscan’s newly developed L0 ASON backbone in Maharashtra. This system is designed to deliver higher bandwidth, enhanced performance, and improved reliability for customers, including those in the enterprise, BFSI, NBFC, and hyperscaler sectors. By using this backbone, Microscan expects to scale capacity more efficiently, lower capital and operational costs, and strengthen Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

The deployment utilizes Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine (PSE) technology alongside its 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) optical line system. These solutions will create a cloud-optimised, future-ready platform for transport services. In addition, the advanced CDC-F 2.0 architecture embedded in the design will support flexible high-speed 400G+ wave services, allowing Microscan to expand capacity while improving user experience.

Sandeep Donde, Founder and Managing Director at Microscan Infocommtech, said: “Starting with Maharashtra region, we plan to build a nationwide NLD network to gain a crucial edge in addressing the ever-increasing bandwidth demands of our customers. The new DWDM backbone will help us improve uptime against fibre cuts, making our network more resilient and reliable. In addition, it will allow us to deliver higher SLAs and develop new use cases. Partnering with a global technology leader like Nokia will help us leverage their proven expertise to improve network performance while reducing both capex and opex.”

On behalf of Nokia, Vito Di Maria, VP of Optical Networks at Nokia Asia Pacific, remarked: “Our field-proven optical network products will enable Microscan to scale capacity and prepare the networks for future requirements. Our optical core transport solution provides flexibility, agility and resiliency to the network. Delivered over a cloud-optimised platform, Nokia’s solution will provide Microscan with the opportunity to efficiently unlock new use cases for its hyperscalers and large enterprise customers.”

The project marks an important step for Microscan in developing a robust nationwide network that can adapt to the growing digital economy in India. By combining its own infrastructure with Nokia’s optical transport technology, Microscan will be able to meet rising bandwidth requirements, improve service reliability, and explore additional digital applications.

The initiative not only enhances network capacity in Maharashtra but also prepares the way for expansion into Gujarat and eventually into a nationwide backbone. Once completed, the system is expected to contribute to improved connectivity, reduced costs for customers, and stronger support for advanced digital services across multiple sectors.