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Ekinops New C700HC Chassis Efficiently Connects the Data Center and the Central Office
Ekinops(Euronext Paris - FR0011466069 – EKI), a leading supplier of optical transport systems and access network solutions, today announces the availability of its new C700HC chassis, the first system in a new class of hybrid optical transport equipment that combines features of traditional WDM transport systems with DCI-specific platforms making it equally capable of operating in both service provider central offices and data centers.
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