ADTRAN (ADTN) to Boost Titan Telecoms' Network Expansion
ADTRAN, Inc. ADTN announced that Titan Telecoms has deployed its FSP 3000 open lite system and FSP 3000 TeraFlex open terminal to accelerate its network expansion across Australia.
Titan Telecoms is a leading telecommunication service provider that specializes in advanced fiber and wavelength solutions. It is aiming to build a flexible optical backbone to expand coverage and deliver high bandwidth connectivity to end users. With rapid digitalization, service providers are witnessing a significant increase in data traffic. Furthermore, the widespread migration to cloud-based services has created an urgent need for improved network capacity and flexibility.
The FSP 3000 TeraFlex solution from ADTRAN offers a combination of 36X 100 Gigabit Ethernet or 9x 400 Gigabit Ethernet, resulting in a total capacity of 7.2 terabits in a 1RU (Rack Unit) chassis. The technology ensures the lowest cost for every fiber path, empowering data center network operators to enhance the quality of service with real-time performance data and significant capacity boost. The solution also includes ADTRAN Ensemble software, enabling Titan Telecoms to streamline service delivery with intelligent automation capabilities.
With rising digital activities, operators need to identify disruption fast to mitigate its impact on end users. ADTRAN ALM proactive fiber monitoring solution offers continuous in-service fiber monitoring, providing actionable insights based on data. This plug-and-play solution efficiently detects and isolates faults, shortening the repair cycle and reducing operational costs associated with maintaining a high-bandwidth infrastructure.
The suite of ADTRAN solutions enriches service providers with a unified and comprehensive view of all services and resources. This creates a smooth and user-friendly management experience. The infrastructure upgradation guarantees maximum data throughput over every link and delivers high-performance services with greater efficiency and reliability.
ADTRAN continues to benefit from solid demand trends of its network solutions, driven by the accelerated expansion of fiber-to-the-home networks, upgrades to in-home Wi-Fi connectivity and the adoption of cloud-based automation tools. It is focused on becoming a top global supplier of access infrastructure and related value-added solutions from the Cloud Edge to the Subscriber Edge through a broad portfolio of flexible hardware and software network solutions. These products enable customers to transition to the fully-converged, scalable, highly-automated, cloud-controlled voice, data, Internet and video network of the future.
However, stiff competition from other established players in the market erodes the company’s profitability. Consumer acceptance of alternative communications technologies such as coaxial cable through cable/MSOs, and cellular-based wireless services further strain margins.
The stock has lost 49.6% in the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 3%.
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ADTRAN carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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