Windstream Selects Cyan to Upgrade Networks to 100 Gbps

Windstream Communications selected software-defined network solutions provider Cyan to upgrade its regional and metro networks from 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps using Cyan’s Z-Series pack-optical hardware, Cyan said Monday. The company said it has begun initial deployments of new infrastructure in major Windstream markets. The upgrades will allow Windstream to offer advanced IP services to small and medium-sized businesses and higher-speed broadband to residential subscribers, Cyan said. Financial terms weren't revealed.