Lightstorm announces world’s first L0/L1 network-as-a-service

Lightstorm, a cloud and data centre connectivity solution provider in South Asia, has announced Polarin DCI Wave, a Layer 1 (physical/optical layer)-dedicated connectivity product which is now offered through its Polarin Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform.

FiberSmart, a provider of robotic fibreoptic switching solutions is collaborating with Lightstorm to transform the way enterprises acquire and manage layer 1 (physical/optical layer) connectivity. Typically a long-drawn and cumbersome process, it can now be as simple as point, click and consume, Lightstorm said. 

Traditionally, in layer 1 connectivity the physical installation and management of fibreoptic cables has been done manually, so it is prone to human error and delays. With Polarin DCI Wave, enterprises and hyperscalers can self-provision optical layer connectivity in under 10 minutes across more than 60 of the top data centres in India through using robotic arms at the data centre to automate the entire layer 1 connectivity process. The service is to be made available elsewhere in South Asia.

“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 centres and public clouds in India will enhance efficiency, accuracy, and agility for our enterprise customers managing their connectivity needs in the modern era.” 

According to Lightstorm, NaaS on the physical layer offers: 

Increased speed and efficiency

With automation, connectivity is significantly faster than with human technicians, leading to quicker deployment times and reduced downtime.

Scalability

Enterprises can now procure connectivity resources on-demand, so they can easily scale their data centre and cloud infrastructure to accommodate future growth requirements instantly. 

Safety

Robotic and software automation removes human input and errors, reducing the risks related to damaged infrastructure and cybersecurity. 

“Optical fibre 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.

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