e& UAE announced on Wednesday it’s deploying a future-ready DWDM network using next-gen optical and software solutions from Ciena to prepare for growing traffic demand driven by hyperscale cloud and AI services. Specifically, e& UAE is leveraging Ciena’s Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) and Waveserver platform equipped with WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) 1.6-Tbps coherent optics to support the DWDM rollout. The telco is also deploying Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite for end-to-end network visibility and automation. “This new DWDM network represents a significant step forward in the capacity and scalability of our infrastructure, helping the region respond to rapidly growing bandwidth demand,” he said in a statement . “The Middle East is experiencing a surge in bandwidth demand, driven by the rapid expansion of various advanced digital applications,” added Brodie Gage, senior VP and chief product and technology officer at Ciena.