Core Insights - Nokia partners with Microscan to deploy an optical network solution in Mumbai and Pune, addressing the increasing bandwidth demand from various sectors [1][2] - The new optical network, powered by Nokia's PSE technology, will enhance customer experience and prepare for future expansions in Maharashtra and Gujarat [2][4] - Microscan aims to build a nationwide National Long Distance (NLD) network to meet growing bandwidth demands and improve network resilience [3][8] Company Developments - Microscan is expanding its fiber network beyond Mumbai to cities like Pune, Kolhapur, and Goa, targeting underserved regions [8][9] - The company plans to integrate its fiber network with India's subsea cable ecosystem for enhanced global connectivity [10] - Microscan is investing in small edge data centers to support cloud computing and enterprise demand while expanding its digital infrastructure across India [10] Technology and Solutions - Nokia's optical transport solution includes the 1830 PSS and CDC-F 2.0 architecture, capable of delivering 400G+ high-speed wave services [2][4] - The deployment will allow Microscan to provide higher Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and develop new use cases [3][8] - Nokia's solutions are designed to be cloud-optimized, providing flexibility and resiliency to Microscan's network [4][8]