The Singapore Advanced Research and Education Network (SingAREN) is utilising Ciena’s 6500 optical solution to enhance its national backbone, supporting advanced applications in artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and big data. This initiative, deployed by Ciena partner Terrabit Networks, aims to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity to Singapore’s leading research and development institutions, furthering the country’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) agenda.
SingAREN, established in 1997, is the sole provider of dedicated network services for Singapore’s research and education community. Its network supports various services, including the SingAREN Open Exchange for high-speed connectivity and FileSender SG for large file transfers. The adoption of Ciena’s technology allows SingAREN to deliver connections ranging from 10G to 100G, ensuring that connectivity is not a limiting factor in research and innovation.
Associate Professor Francis Lee, Vice President of SingAREN, stated, “Our backbone network, powered by Ciena’s 6500 optical solution, is built to handle the growing demands of AI, genomics, and big data applications—transmitting petabytes of data.”
SingAREN’s network also supports the National Supercomputing Centre, facilitating the management and analysis of genomic data, which is crucial for research projects like the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore’s genomic data transfer.
Looking ahead, SingAREN plans to enhance its network further, with projects like the SingAREN Lightwave Internet Exchange 2.5 and 3.0, aiming for high-speed, secure connectivity by 2027. These upgrades will incorporate quantum-safe networking and AI research, ensuring that Singapore remains at the forefront of scientific advancements.
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