WALTHAM, Mass. -- NetCracker Technology announced today that Lightower Fiber Networks has gone live with NetCracker’s large-scale program to consolidate and manage its extensive fiber-based infrastructure. Based on the success of this implementation, Lightower has selected NetCracker to conduct follow-on projects that will further automate network operations and enhance operational efficiency.

Lightower, headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, is a leading provider of fiber-based networking solutions including Ethernet, dark fiber, DWDM, SONET, Internet access, and collocation services. With the acquisition of a number of high-capacity service providers over the past 18 months, Lightower has increased its network density, broadened its customer base, and secured its position as the premier metro fiber provider in the Northeastern U.S.

The NetCracker solution encompasses Lightower’s physical and logical infrastructure assets, allowing for the seamless management of all network information and assets. This solution automates the deployment process regardless of underlying network technology, geographical area, or former ownership. Facilitating the introduction of new networks and services, NetCracker’s solution streamlines engineering operations, and improves Lightower’s ability to plan and fulfill client orders by reducing the time and effort required to accurately analyze resources throughout the network.

Netcracker Technology Corp.