Smartoptics delivers open optical networking solutions with no hidden license fees and no vendor lock-in. Our flexible, compact and easy-to-use solutions are built for improved performance, competitiveness and long-term growth.

A smarter approach to mobile backhaul

Smartoptics active/passive DWDM provides a redundant and more efficient way to transport mobile traffic to the core network.

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Overcoming bottlenecks on the on-ramp to the core

As traffic to the core network needs to be aggregated, structured and handed off efficiently, scaling constraints often emerge in the on-ramp before they become visible in the core. Point-to-point architectures help consolidate the network footprint while optimizing the use of existing fiber investments to support scalable growth on a site-by-site basis.

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Rethinking growth in private networks: From selling fiber to delivering bandwidth

Private networks offered by service providers are evolving from pure fiber delivery to fully managed networks, where value is defined not only by reach, but by how much usable capacity can be delivered across the footprint. As providers take responsibility for the full infrastructure stack, efficiency at the optical layer is crucial.

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Ready for the next leap?
Simplify your 800G upgrade path with Smartoptics

Whether you are preparing for future growth or already pushing the limits of current infrastructure, 800G creates new opportunities to scale more efficiently. The value goes beyond bandwidth to include lower cost per bit, flexible deployment and better use of existing resources.

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SoSmart

Network management your way

The SoSmart software suite is built for open, multi-vendor environments and integrates easily with larger orchestrators for unified management of Smartoptics network elements. It supports planning, deployment, monitoring and operations across multi-layer optical networks.

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Supporting your journey towards open networking

Unlock more flexible ways of building your network with open solutions tailored to metro and regional networks.

Flexible deployment

Mix and match best-of-breed network elements with interoperable open line systems and open ROADMs.

Reduced CAPEX and OPEX

Open line systems enabling IP over DWDM architectures to improve cost efficiency.

Open network management

Manage Smartoptics open line systems and ROADMs in a multi-layer and multi-vendor environment.

Outstanding energy efficiency

Sustainable designs optimized for power consumption and fiber utilization.

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“With Smartoptics ROADMs, we have the flexibility to connect any data center in an ad-hoc fashion at any speed and any combination of paths. Smartoptics ROADMs are easier than all the others I’ve tried. With SoSmart, ROADM configuration is point and click and the solution simply works. The overall solution delivers unmatched flexibility and cost efficiency.”

Steve Rubin, Vice President, Network Engineering, Evocative

Related case studies

Redundant mobile backhaul without network overhaul

A large tower infrastructure provider faced a need to deliver redundant 10G mobile backhaul services from thousands of towers. Building new fiber or introducing powered infrastructure at each site would have added significant cost and complexity. Instea...
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Pilot Fiber delivers end-to-end enterprise connectivity across NYC and New Jersey

As demand grows for high-capacity connectivity between datacenter locations across New York City and New Jersey, enterprise connectivity provider Pilot Fiber has expanded its offerings with wavelength services. Built on an 800G-ready ROADM-based archite...

Expanding your network horizons

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