Lightstorm Unveils Polarin DCI Wave: The World’s First L0/L1 Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Solution

Singapore, August 21, 2024 – Lightstorm, a prominent provider of cloud and data centre connectivity in South Asia, has introduced Polarin DCI Wave, a pioneering Layer 1 (physical/optical layer) connectivity solution, now accessible via its Polarin Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform. Polarin DCI Wave allows enterprises and hyper-scalers to self-provision optical layer connectivity within 10 minutes across over 60 major data centres in India. This innovation, developed in collaboration with FiberSmart, a specialist in robotic fibre optic switching, promises to revolutionise the traditional manual approach to Layer 1 connectivity, making it as simple as point, click, and deploy.

Enhancing Layer 1 Connectivity through Automation

Traditionally, Layer 1 connectivity involved a manual setup of fibre optic cables, often leading to delays and errors. However, this groundbreaking partnership introduces a fully automated process using robotic technology, granting customers direct control over their connectivity.

Amajit Gupta, CEO of Lightstorm, remarked, “We are excited to offer automation and control at the optical fibre level, thanks to our collaboration with FiberSmart. When combined with our carrier-neutral NaaS infrastructure, this innovation will significantly enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and agility for enterprises managing their modern connectivity needs.”

Advantages of NaaS at the Physical Layer

Implementing NaaS at the physical layer offers several benefits, including:

• Accelerated Speed and Efficiency: Automation drastically reduces deployment times and downtime, allowing enterprises to procure connectivity resources on demand without lengthy procurement cycles.
• Scalability: The solution enables instant scaling of data centre and cloud infrastructure to meet future growth demands.
• Safety: Automation minimises human errors, reduces risks to infrastructure, and enhances cybersecurity.

A Transformative Partnership in India’s Data Centre Sector

David Wang, CEO & Founder of FiberSmart, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “In the AI era, optical fibre connectivity and automation are crucial. India, as the fastest-growing market, offers an exciting opportunity for us to contribute to its evolution.”

For the first time in India, Teleindia and FiberSmart cooperated to provide their robotic optical solution to Lightstorm. Mahanthesha KA, CEO and MD of Telendia Group of Companies, stated, “Teleindia is enthusiastic about the potential of this partnership with FiberSmart. Our vision is in perfect harmony with Lightstorm’s Polarin DCI Wave and its utilisation of FiberSmart’s state-of-the-art technology, thereby establishing a new era for high-speed, reliable, and efficient data transfer. This collaboration establishes a new industry standard by pushing the boundaries of data centre interconnectivity. Collectively, we are prepared to provide our clients with unparalleled value.”

Polarin DCI Wave replaces the traditional manual cross-connection process with remote robotic automation, virtualising the physical network that currently links 60+ major data centres in India, with plans to extend coverage throughout South Asia.