Matrix NAP Info Achieves 1 Tb/s Wavelength on Batam–Jakarta Submarine Cable with Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme
Event summary
- Matrix NAP Info activated Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme solution with WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent optical technology on the Batam–Jakarta segment of the Matrix Cable System (MCS).
- The upgrade enables 1 Tb/s per wavelength across the 1,055 km link, making Matrix NAP Info one of the first operators in the region to deploy terabit-class coherent optics on a live submarine cable system.
- The deployment was executed in partnership with Terrabit Networks, with Ciena Services overseeing pre-deployment engineering and lifecycle management.
- The upgrade enhances the capacity of the existing fiber infrastructure without laying new cables, supporting sustainable infrastructure scaling.
The big picture
The deployment of Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology on the Matrix Cable System underscores the strategic importance of Indonesia’s digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. As cloud adoption and AI workloads surge, the upgrade positions Matrix NAP Info to capitalize on the growing demand for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity solutions. The ability to enhance existing infrastructure without laying new cables highlights the economic and environmental benefits of advanced coherent optical technology.
What we're watching
- Regional Hub Development
- How the upgraded Batam–Jakarta corridor will position Indonesia as a regional connectivity hub for cloud, AI, and content delivery services.
- Technological Adoption
- The pace at which other operators in Southeast Asia will adopt terabit-class coherent optics for submarine cable systems.
- Sustainable Scaling
- Whether Matrix NAP Info can maintain capital efficiency and reduce carbon footprint while meeting growing bandwidth demands.
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