Nokia and i4Networks introduce on-demand optical connectivity with Software Defined Wave Switching across the Netherlands

Nokia and i4Networks introduce on-demand optical connectivity with Software Defined Wave Switching across the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) i4Networks has rolled out Nokia’s optical networking solutions to deliver next-generation data center interconnect services across the Netherlands, with plans to extend into neighboring markets. The deployment introduces Software Defined Wave Switching (SDWS), which enables customers to activate optical services in just days rather than weeks, giving cloud providers, AI workloads, media services, and financial trading firms access to faster, more flexible, and more secure connectivity. Supported by Nokia’s 1830 PSS-8 and 1830 PSI-M platforms, the network offers scalable 100G and 400G capacity, built-in resilience against disruptions, and automated service activation through advanced ROADM technology. Leaders from both companies emphasized that the collaboration reduces complexity, accelerates service delivery, and strengthens Europe’s digital backbone.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 11-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — i4Networks has deployed Nokia’s advanced optical networking solutions to launch next-generation data center interconnect (DCI) services across the Netherlands, with planned expansion into neighboring countries. This development strengthens the Netherlands’ role as a major European internet hub by delivering faster, more cost-efficient, and highly reliable cross-border connectivity while meeting the surging demand for cloud, AI, media, and financial trading services.

At the heart of this rollout is i4Networks’ Software Defined Wave Switching (SDWS) technology, which allows customers to activate high-capacity optical services in just days—a major leap forward compared to the weeks or months required with traditional connections. By extending its flexible on-demand service model to the optical layer, i4Networks can now deliver the same rapid provisioning and scalability that clients expect at the IP/MPLS level, but with enhanced performance, capacity, and security.

Powered by Nokia’s 1830 PSS-8 and 1830 PSI-M platforms, the network provides scalable 100G and 400G optical connectivity. The system also incorporates built-in resilience features, including automatic rerouting in the event of fiber cuts or disruptions, ensuring continuous and secure data flows. This enables customers to confidently scale their infrastructure while maintaining high levels of reliability and protection.

Dirk Pol, CEO of i4Networks, highlighted the importance of this deployment: “With Nokia’s solutions, i4Networks’ SDWS optical service gives our customers unmatched flexibility to deploy optical connectivity between data centers at a fraction of the current cost. What once required extensive engineering and lengthy lead times can now be completed in days, creating new opportunities for cloud providers, resellers, and internet exchanges to deliver secure optical services precisely where and when they are needed.”

Mark Vanderhaegen, Head of Business Development, Data Center Networks at Nokia, added: “This deployment with i4Networks shows how Nokia’s optical technologies enable secure, scalable, and automated interconnection between data centers. With next-generation ROADM capabilities, we can dynamically add, drop, or redirect wavelengths without disrupting existing traffic. This allows faster service activation, reduced operational complexity, and a stronger foundation for Europe’s growing digital economy.”

The partnership between Nokia and i4Networks represents a step forward in Europe’s digital infrastructure, supporting the rapidly expanding ecosystem of data-intensive industries while ensuring resilience, security, and scalability.

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