Sify logs in with Cisco

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Sify has selected Cisco to help build optical network across India.  Cisco has announced that Sify has selected the Cisco ONS 15454 Multi Service Transport Platform (MSTP) as the foundation of Sify's optical network.

The decision is part of Sify's strategy to enhance its existing core network to meet its customers' ever increasing demand for sophisticated network services and to address the rapidly evolving India market.

"We are in the process of transforming our network infrastructure into an IP Next Generation Network to deliver triple play and more. These technology investments are aimed at making us more competitive in the services we offer across enterprise and consumer segments going forward," said Arvind Mathur, chief architect, Sify Technologies Limited in a press release. "Cisco was the right choice for us as ONS15454 MSTP is technically the foremost platform to meet our scalability needs and at the same time cost efficient for low bandwidth requirements."

"Sify was the first to launch managed connectivity services over a TCP/IP network in April 1998, and has continually pioneered managed infrastructure services, as well as set the standard for such services in India," said Pranesh Babu, senior vice president, Network Services & Engineering, Sify Technologies Limited.

"The migration of our core network infrastructure to an IP Next Generation Network helps enable us to offer more sophisticated services for voice, video and data, with higher levels of service quality for customers. One of the advantages with Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP is that the platform is extremely easy to commission and operate, minimizing our operating expenses. Sify has been able to install and commission the equipment on its own without support from Cisco. With this investment, Sify has once again set the standard for the data telecom services industry in India."