Lightstorm, a leading provider of cloud and data center connectivity solutions in South Asia, has unveiled Polarin DCI Wave, a dedicated connectivity product at the Layer 1 (physical/optical) level. This innovative solution is now available through the Polarin Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform. With Polarin DCI Wave, enterprises and hyper-scalers can, for the first time globally, self-provision optical layer connectivity in under 10 minutes across more than 60 premier data centers in India. This advancement is made possible through a groundbreaking partnership with FiberSmart, known for its robotic fiber optic switching solutions. The collaboration is set to revolutionize the acquisition and management of Layer 1 connectivity, simplifying what was once a lengthy and complex process into an easy, point-and-click experience.
Traditionally, layer 1 connectivity has involved a manual process for the physical installation and management of fiber optic cables, which was susceptible to human error and delays. This partnership challenges the conventional approach by introducing an innovative solution that employs robotic arms to automate the entire layer 1 connectivity process, allowing customers to take control.
“We are thrilled to bring automation and control on the optic layer of fiber connectivity and our partnership with FiberSmart brings this cutting-edge technology to the Indian enterprise market”, said Amajit Gupta, CEO of Lightstorm. “This innovation, when deployed on our carrier-neutral NaaS fabric of connected data centers and public clouds in India will enhance efficiency, accuracy, and agility for our enterprise customers managing their connectivity needs in the modern era”.
“FiberSmart is thrilled to partner with Lightstorm to enable groundbreaking NaaS offerings with our robotic technology. Optical fiber connectivity and automation are the most critical elements in the AI Era. India is the fastest growing market, and we are excited to play a part in evolving it with our partners”. said David Wang, CEO & Founder of FiberSmart.
Teleindia collaborated with FiberSmart and delivered their robotic optical solution for the first time in India for Lightstorm. Mahanthesha KA, CEO & MD of Telendia Group of Companies said, “Teleindia is excited about the possibilities this partnership with FiberSmart brings. Our vision aligns perfectly with Lightstorm’s Polarin DCI Wave and its use of FiberSmart’s cutting-edge technology, marking a new era for high-speed, reliable and efficient data transfer. This collaboration pushes the boundaries of data center interconnectivity, setting a new benchmark for the industry. Together, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to our customers”.
Polarin DCI Wave transforms the daily manual cross-connection process by utilizing remote robotics in the data center. It automates and virtualizes the physical network, which currently links over 60 top data centers in India and is set to expand to other regions across South Asia.