NTT-AT 's "optical switch".
What is the background to the introduction?
Japan Internet Exchange Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as JPIX) operates the IX (Internet Exchange) Service Business, which provides a place for domestic ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to exchange traffic with each other.
This service is one of the largest in Japan in terms of traffic handled and number of connected users. JPIX commissioned NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (NTT-AT) to develop the NSW-QAI optical switch, which was introduced in 2009. It is said that there is
We interviewed Mr. Yoshiki Ishida, the company's president (at that time), about the process from the consideration of its introduction to its development and operation.
See the long version here.
Case Study“Intelligent Optical Switch Unit”Japan Internet Exchange Co.(long-ver)
Case Study “Intelligent Optical Switch Unit Japan Internet Exchange Co. (Windows Media Video)
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