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Optical networking vendor Ciena says that HGC Global Communications is deploying its connectivity solutions to support the telco's recently announced data centre interconnect (DCI) service in the Philippines.

According to a release issued by Ciena on Monday, Ciena’s local partner CommVerge Solutions will deploy the vendor’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform – powered by WaveLogic Ai coherent optical technology – to give its network more flexibility, improved scalability, and adaptability.

CommVerge will also deploy Ciena’s 3928 routing and switching platform to improve efficiency of operations and service consistency across applications. HGC will use Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite, which supports rapid planning, provisioning, turning-up, and troubleshooting of services. It also uses analytics and intelligent network control to optimize network performance.

HGC said the Ciena equipment will enhance its edge capabilities the Philippines and improve connectivity into and out of the country.

Last month, HGC [launched DCI clusters in key data hubs across Asia](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks/17486-hgc-launches-dci-clusters-to-offer-data-centre-connectivity-across-sea.html), including the Philippines, Malaysia, [Thailand](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks/17229-hgc-launches-data-centre-interconnect-solution-in-bangkok.html), Singapore and Hong Kong to offer an extensive DCI infrastructure connecting major data centres across Southeast Asia.

That launch came just after HGC beefed up its data centre PoP in the Philippines by [joining PLDT Enterprise’s Vitro Partner Network (VPN)](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks/17458-hgc-partners-with-pldt-s-vitro-to-boost-data-centre-connectivity.html), which enabled it to expand its footprint to the new [Vitro Sta. Rosa data centre](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks/16458-epldt-s-first-hyperscale-data-centre-on-track-to-go-live-in-july.html).

“As the Philippines rapidly digitizes, HGC is advancing high-speed, reliable connectivity through its operations on the ground in partnership with local entities, ensuring the country’s connectivity needs are met,” said Michael De Castro, first VP of in-country project investment for HGC’s international business unit, and president of HGC’s Digital Well Infrastructure Corp (DWIC), in a statement. “With this robust infrastructure, the country is set to enhance connectivity, drive innovation, and attract global investments.”

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