Ribbon Communications Inc. announced that NamPower has deployed Ribbon's IP Optical portfolio for its "The GridOnline" project. The GridOnline provides a comprehensive backbone for operators across the country to leverage high-capacity bandwidth reliably, both domestically and internationally. NamPower required a solution offering extensive programmable IP optical capabilities to leverage its utility network for bandwidth delivery.

Fully implemented in 2021, the network combines Ribbon's 400G ZR+ and 200G coherent Apollo Optical Transport solutions with Neptune IP over DWDM. The Muse interactive network planning tool enables NamPower to carry out offline network planning and simulations to optimize use of resources.