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TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

    STL (https://stl.tech/)(NSE: STLTECH), an industry-leading integrator of

digital networks, today announced that it has successfully completed a

proof-of-concept (PoC) for its programmable FTTx (pFTTx) software solutions

with Chunghwa Telecom's open broadband access network. The PoC collaboration

demonstrated how STL's fully virtualized OLT software stack will enable

Chunghwa to upgrade its Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) to XGS-PON (10

Gig Symmetric PON) - a fibre access technology for symmetric broadband speeds

of up to 10 Gbps. This successfully establishes pFTTx

(https://www.stl.tech/fttx-access-network-solutions/) as a fully cloud native,

disaggregated and open networking compliant solution for last mile fixed

access.

    Chunghwa Telecom is the largest integrated telecommunication service

provider in Taiwan. As they are looking to evolve FTTx, they are adopting a

virtualized, disaggregated and open access technology, STL's pFTTx - a virtual

OLT (Optical Line Terminal) software stack enables Chunghwa to transform their

FTTx network into a cloud native network architecture. pFTTx leverages white

box partner hardware to provide a feature rich solution. The trial further

established connectivity with Chunghwa's commercial network demonstrating use

cases such as BNG (Broadband Network Gateway) integration and live IPTV server

integration.

    STL's open source system allows Chunghwa Telecom to use devices and

software from different providers, rather than being constrained by single

vendor lock-ins. The successful Proof of Concept (PoC) and live network

integration has firmly established STL's open networking compliant approach as

an alternative to monolithic, proprietary solutions for fixed access. By

enabling programmability at the core of the network and decoupling white-box

hardware from software, STL's pFTTx software stack brings more flexibility,

cost efficiency and service excellence to edge networks.

    Chris Rice, CEO, Access Solutions, STL, said: "Virtualisation,

disaggregation and openness, both in the wired and wireless domains, will shape

the network landscape in the coming years. We are very glad to announce the

successful integration of STL's virtualised OLT software stack (pFTTx) into

Chunghwa Telecom's broadband access network. This successful Proof of Concept

will go a long way in building and scaling open, disaggregated wired access

networks, that will be critical in delivering 5G use cases to millions of

customers."

    Dr. Lin, the President of Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories, notes that: "To

effectively consolidate the potential of development, production, and

marketing, while leveraging the technical capability to build a robust

ecosystem, is not only a challenge but also an opportunity for Chunghwa

Telecom. Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories embraces open networking standards and

will continue our collaboration with software/hardware partners in exploring

the advantages of network infrastructure and cloud architecture."

    About STL - Sterlite Technologies Ltd:

    STL is an industry-leading integrator of digital networks.

    Our fully 5G ready digital network solutions help telcos, cloud companies,

citizen networks, and large enterprises deliver enhanced experiences to their

customers. STL provides integrated 5G ready end-to-end solutions ranging from

wired to wireless, design to deployment, and connectivity to compute. Our core

capabilities lie in Optical Interconnect, Virtualized Access Solutions, Network

Software, and System Integration.

    We believe in harnessing technology to create a world with next-generation

connected experiences that transform everyday living. With a global patent

portfolio of 569 to our credit, we conduct fundamental research in

next-generation network applications at our Centre of Excellence. STL has a

strong global presence with next-gen optical preform, fibre, cable, and

interconnect subsystem manufacturing facilities in India, Italy, China, and

Brazil, along with two software-development centres across India and a data

centre design facility in the UK.

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