DZS Inc. announced that Convergenze S.p.A. Società Benefit, is deploying XGS-PON technology from DZS, bringing connectivity standards in the region to new heights. Convergenze is the first operator to deliver XGS-PON services in southern Italy with the deployment of the DZS Velocity portfolio, reaching over 21,000 residential, business and wholesale subscribers. Supported by the Velocity V2 platform from DZS, Convergenze implemented fiber to the home (FTTH) services in 2015 when they deployed GPON to upgrade their previous service based on copper lines.

The platform was designed for the evolution and migration to XGS-PON services. The service provider is also deploying Xcelerate by DZS, a next-generation line of 10 Gig-Class fiber access cards and systems. These any-PON-Any Port line cards offer unique flexibility to choose GPON, XGS-PON or GPON+XGS-PON (combo) on a per port basis, an approach that enables technology transformation while minimizing cost in terms of capex and opex. The Convergenze network extends over 40 points of presence where access systems deploy 500 OLT ports, serving 14,000 ONTs.

Convergenze is an integrated technology operator active at a national level in the telecommunications, energy, e-mobility sectors. Its operational and legal headquarters are located in Capaccio Paestum, in the province of Salerno.