In a move aimed at meeting the surging demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity in Western India, Microscan Infocommtech has partnered with Finnish telecom giant Nokia to deploy a high-capacity metro and regional optical transport network across cities in Maharashtra, with future expansion planned into Gujarat.
Nokia’s L0 ASON (Automatically Switched Optical Network) backbone, based on Photonic Service Engine (PSE) technology and the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) platform, will allow Microscan to deliver scalable, cloud-optimized, and cost-efficient connectivity solutions to its growing customer base—including hyperscalers, OTT providers, financial institutions, and large enterprises.
Next-Gen Optical Backbone
Microscan’s upgraded network infrastructure, centered in Mumbai and Pune, will be able to deliver 400G+ high-speed wave services using Nokia’s CDC-F 2.0 architecture, offering both flexibility and reliability. The high-performance network is expected to significantly improve uptime, reduce the impact of fiber cuts, and support mission-critical services across sectors such as banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
“Starting with the Maharashtra region, we plan to build a nationwide NLD (National Long Distance) network to address the increasing bandwidth demands of our customers,” said Sandeep Donde, Founder and Managing Director of Microscan Infocommtech. “This DWDM backbone enhances network resilience and enables us to deliver higher SLAs, reduce costs, and support new use cases. Nokia’s global expertise gives us a strategic edge in building a future-ready infrastructure.”
Cloud-Optimized and Future-Ready
Nokia emphasized the scalability and cloud-readiness of its optical transport solution, stating that the partnership would enable Microscan to respond more effectively to evolving enterprise needs.
“Our field-proven optical network products will allow Microscan to scale capacity and build resiliency into its network,” said Vito Di Maria, Vice President of Optical Networks at Nokia Asia Pacific. “With our cloud-optimized transport platform, Microscan can unlock new business opportunities for its hyperscaler and enterprise clients.”
Strategic Expansion Plans
The current deployment marks a milestone in Microscan’s vision to establish a nationwide high-capacity optical backbone, beginning in Maharashtra and expanding westward. As digital transformation accelerates across sectors, the demand for ultra-reliable, high-throughput connectivity is expected to continue growing—especially in enterprise and data-intensive applications.
