GARR Selects Infinera's GX Series to Double Capacity of Italy's Research & Education Network

Core Insights - Infinera's GX Series ICE6 800G coherent solution has been selected by GARR to double the capacity of its new optical infrastructure, GARR-T, which will now extend to Sardinia [1][2] Group 1: Project Overview - The deployment of Infinera's solution will enhance GARR's optical backbone, facilitating high-speed collaboration among research institutions and universities both nationally and internationally [2][3] - The expansion is funded by the EU Recovery Fund project TeRABIT, aimed at creating a high-performance integrated computing and network infrastructure for Italy's scientific community [2] Group 2: Technical Benefits - The new connectivity to Sardinia will provide additional access for institutions involved in high-performance computing, big data, and quantum computing [3] - Infinera's technology allows for the management of a range of spectrum, enabling seamless integration between GARR-T's terrestrial network and the optical infrastructure on Sardinia [4] Group 3: Future Plans - The expansion of GARR-T is expected to be completed by 2025, providing connectivity of up to 400 Gbps across Italy [4]