Nokia has launched a fibre-based LAN product for in-building and campus environments.

The Aurelis Optical LAN was developed to meet the evolving demands of enterprise connectivity.

Optical LAN requires up to 70% less cabling and 40% less power than traditional copper-based LANs. With a lifespan of more than 50 years, optical LAN also delivers up to 50% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO).

Aurelis Optical LAN (www.nokia.com/fixed-networks/aurelis-optical-lan) was built for simplicity, reliability and long-term performance. Supporting speeds of 1, 10 and 25Gbit/s with an upgrade path to 50 and 100Gbit/s, it ensures enterprises are ready for what’s next. Open APIs allow seamless integration with existing enterprise environments while automation features help simplify and streamline operations.

Six-nines availability and robust security ensure it can deliver fast and seamless LAN connectivity for Wifi 7 and other high-bandwidth applications.

With over 700 installations across hotels, university campuses, airports, hospitals and more, Nokia’s optical LAN technology is already helping organisations around the globe stay ahead in an evolving digital world.

“Deploying optical LAN across our campus was a strategic move to modernise connectivity across multiple buildings,” said Daniel Schach, head of OT infrastructure at German electric utility FairNetz (www.fairnetzgmbh.de). “It gives us a reliable, high-performance backbone for wifi, printers and all our office endpoints, while significantly lowering power and cabling needs. The fibre-based infrastructure supports our long-term vision for a more efficient, future-ready network.”

Geert Heyninck, general manager of broadband networks at Nokia (www.nokia.com), added: “Aurelis Optical LAN delivers the simplicity, reliability and scalability enterprises need to succeed in a digital-first world. With a 50+ year lifespan, fibre infrastructure ensures you’re ready for whatever comes next, without the disruption and cost of constant upgrades. Optical LAN gives enterprises a future-proof foundation for connectivity, at a dramatically lower total cost.”