Biznet, Indonesia’s integrated digital infrastructure provider, has upgraded the international segment of its Biznet Nusantara Cable System‑1 (BNCS‑1) with Ciena’s (NYSE: CIEN) WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e) technology. The move adds 400 Gbps capacity to inter‑island links across Java, Sumatra and Bangka, aiming to improve speed, reliability and the overall digital experience for enterprise and consumer customers.
Biznet Enhances Submarine Capacity with Ciena WL5e
The upgrade replaces the previous optical transport equipment on BNCS‑1 with Ciena’s 6500 platform powered by WL5e. Biznet’s President Director Adi Kusma said the deployment “allows us to meet our commitment in providing faster and more reliable services for today’s digital era, while accelerating digital transformation in Indonesia.” Ciena Services and partner Terrabit Networks are jointly handling design and deployment, ensuring seamless integration with Biznet’s existing fiber networks. The enhancement also extends to the Batam–Singapore link, boosting international gateway capacity.
Integration of Navigator Suite and Network Automation
Biznet is deploying Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite alongside the WL5e hardware. Navigator provides advanced network planning, control and automation capabilities, which Biznet expects to translate into more efficient operations and faster service provisioning. Terrabit Networks, a Singapore‑based telecommunications solutions provider, is supporting the integration, leveraging its expertise in optical transport and IP networking to align the new equipment with Biznet’s broader fiber footprint that spans Java, Bali, Sumatra, Batam, Bangka, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Flores.
Impact on Indonesian Connectivity and AI‑Era Demand
Ciena’s Regional Managing Director for ASEAN, Alex Wong, highlighted Indonesia’s role as a “key connectivity hub in Southeast Asia” and noted that “demand for high‑capacity, low‑latency connectivity continues to grow exponentially in the AI era.” By adding 400 Gbps of capacity and improving spectral efficiency on BNCS‑1, Biznet aims to deliver faster internet services, more stable connections and better access to global cloud and AI workloads. The upgrade is positioned as a strategic step to support the country’s ongoing digitalization efforts and to reduce the digital gap with more developed economies.
Key Takeaways
- Biznet upgraded the international segment of BNCS‑1 with Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme, delivering 400 Gbps of high‑speed capacity across Java, Sumatra and Bangka.
- The deployment includes Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite for advanced automation and is jointly supported by Ciena Services and Terrabit Networks.
- Enhanced capacity also covers the Batam–Singapore link, improving international gateway performance and supporting growing AI‑driven bandwidth demand in Indonesia.
TechInsyte's Take
The upgrade gives Indonesian service providers a higher‑capacity, more automated backbone that could ease the bandwidth pressure from AI and cloud workloads. However, the announcement does not disclose pricing, rollout timelines beyond the initial deployment, or specific enterprise service packages. CIOs and network planners should monitor how quickly Biznet can translate the added capacity into tangible service improvements and whether similar upgrades will be extended to other regional routes.
Source: Businesswire
