A leading Middle East network operator deployed a 3.6-terabit network leveraging Infinera’s ICE6 800G technology to support the upsurge in global and local demand for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Beyond Technology, a global player in technology transformation and a Gold Partner in Infinera’s PartnerPlus Program, served as network integrator for the project. Qatar, with a population of around 3 million, hosted nearly 1.5 million visitors during the four-week-long sporting event. In addition to providing global streaming services, the upgrade ensured that the network could support local streaming services to as many as 500,000 people daily.
“ICE6 technology builds on Infinera’s heritage of delivering innovative optical solutions that provide meaningful value for our customers. ICE6’s industry-leading performance and economics, coupled with Beyond Technology’s strong presence in the region, enabled our client to deliver a high-quality streaming experience for World Cup fans,” said Nick Walden, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Infinera.
