Ciena has landed a turnkey agreement with Space Norway covering upgrades to its current Svalbard subsea cable infrastructure and technology deployment for the Arctic Way cable initiative. The deal will both prolong the operational viability of Space Norway's existing undersea systems and boost data connectivity throughout the Arctic region.
Arctic Way is slated to become operational in 2028, routing data between mainland Norway, Jan Mayen and Svalbard. Under the contract terms, Ciena will manage the full design and rollout of the network architecture, deploying its 6500 Optical Platform equipped with WaveLogic 6 Extreme transponders and Spectrum Sharing technology.
The vendor will additionally implement its Navigator Network Control Suite, enabling Space Norway to gain enhanced oversight and command of network operations.
Reliable connectivity is essential in the Arctic, where our infrastructure supports critical activities and demanding operational requirements. By working with Ciena, we are extending the operational life of our existing Svalbard cable systems while preparing Arctic Way for service. This investment will strengthen the resilience and capacity of our subsea network and support the region's long-term connectivity needs.
Pia Birgitte Bruhn, Acting Vice President of Cable Systems at Space Norway
Organisations delivering mission-critical connectivity in remote and harsh environments need infrastructure built for resilience and long-term durability. Ciena is proud to be selected by Space Norway to enable reliable and high-speed connectivity in one of the world's most strategically important and challenging Arctic environments, safeguarding communications well into the future.
Thomas Soerensen, VP of Global Subsea and MOFN at Ciena
