Haefele Connect Upgrades Network with IP Infusion

Haefele Connect Upgrades Network

New York based multi-service cable vendor chooses an open networking solution to upgrade legacy equipment

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 – IP Infusion, the market leader in carrier-grade network operating systems, announced today that New York based Internet Service Provider Haefele Connect has chosen IP Infusion software and Edgecore Networks hardware to upgrade their legacy network infrastructure. Solutions provider RocNet Supply designed and implemented the upgrade.

Traditionally a Cisco and Juniper operation, Haefele Connect required equipment to provide L3 Aggregation. IP Infusion OcNOS® on Edgecore hardware provided the right-size platform with simple licensing, which provides effective performance at a market-leading price, and allows for interoperation with the currently deployed Juniper system. Additionally, an open network solution was readily available with minimal lead time.

“We are rolling out 10G XGS PON with pure fiber to the home and needed aggregation routers,” said Ben Hatton, Director of Network Operations for Haefele Connect. “When making the selection, port density was a key buying criteria. We required high density 10G ports and medium density 100G ports, and the equipment was available within weeks instead of years.”

“With equipment availability and our experience with IP Infusion and Edgecore, our goal is to make the transition as easy as possible for clients like Haefele Connect,” said Mike Baker, CEO of RocNet Supply. “Setting up remote access directly to our lab allowed Haefele Connect hands-on evaluation, and we were able to do this within one day.”

“While some vendors are still dealing with supply chain fulfillment, open networking solutions can be readily available and deployed,” said Atsushi Ogata, President and CEO of IP Infusion. “Our partners in the industry such as RocNet Supply provide critical expertise and experience to provide sound, cost-effective solutions without any compromises in performance or effectiveness.”

About Haefele Connect

Haefele Connect is a local, family owned Internet Service Provider to over 30 towns and municipalities in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York State for 40 years, and has been providing internet access since 1999 with a mission to extend reliable and high-speed options to underserved and rural areas of upstate New York. We are committed to providing a range of internet solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers, ensuring they have access to the connectivity required for daily activities, education, business, and staying connected with the world.

About IP Infusion

IP Infusion manufactures open network software and solutions for carriers, service providers and data centers. With hundreds of customers and thousands of deployments, IP Infusion is a market leader in Network Operating Systems. Our flagship software platform OcNOS® allows network operators to disaggregate their networks, streamline operations, and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Network OEMs may also disaggregate network devices to expedite time to market, offer comprehensive services, and achieve carrier grade robustness.

IP Infusion is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and is a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. Additional information can be found at http://www.IPInfusion.com.

IP Infusion and OcNOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of IP Infusion. ACCESS is a registered trademark or trademark of ACCESS CO., LTD. in the United States, Japan and/or other countries. Northforge Innovations is a registered trademark of Northforge Innovations, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

About RocNet Supply

RocNet is a network solutions provider based in New York. Our mission is to help broadband and fiber providers optimize their networks by understanding their goals and providing solutions focused on their needs. We offer Green Market hardware, new product technologies, and an extensive array of engineering support services to help our customers find the right mix to take their networks to the next level.

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