Juniper Networks, XL Axiata to hasten 5G services rollout supporting Indonesia’s digital economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, has announced that XL Axiata, one of the leading mobile telecommunications companies in Indonesia, will implement Juniper’s Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6) and MX Series Universal Routing Platforms to enhance its existing network infrastructure.

With upgrades from Juniper, XL Axiata will have a stronger networking foundation to support the growing demand for 5G services and Indonesia’s burgeoning digital economy, according to a statement.

Perry Sui, Senior Director, ASEAN & Taiwan, Juniper Networks said: “It is an honour to be a part of XL Axiata's 5G journey, which will support digital transformation in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

“With our experience-first solutions and the capabilities provided by SRv6, we are confident that XL Axiata will deliver superior 5G experiences and continue to provide world-class connectivity in Indonesia for many years to come.”

Meanwhile, Fadly Hamka, Group Head Network Planning & Design, XL Axiata said: “By leveraging Juniper’s industry-leading routing solutions and SRv6 capabilities, we will be able to experience improved network reliability and scalability, as well as simplified network operations.”

Indonesia is projected to have 233.53 million mobile internet users by 2026. To accelerate the country’s digital transformation agenda, the government announced the Digital Indonesia Roadmap, with key priorities including completing 4G infrastructure in more than 10,000 subregions by 2022 and developing 5G-ready networks.

XL Axiata has a long history of building high-performance networks in Indonesia and previously partnered with Juniper to design its mobile backhaul infrastructure that supports its nationwide 4G LTE network.

Building on this strong relationship and track record, XL Axiata selected Juniper to deploy its SRv6-based transport network that will support the rollout of 5G services across Indonesia.

Juniper Professional Services will also play an instrumental role in the design and implementation of SRv6 in the XL Axiata core network, including ensuring interoperability with the telco’s existing IP/MPLS network.

With Juniper's SRv6 implementation, XL Axiata will experience greater control, agility, application awareness and simplified traffic management of its network.

More details at www.juniper.net.

-- BERNAMA