XKL has unveiled the SpectraPath Provisioner™, its newest product designed to help service providers unlock new revenue opportunities by maximizing existing fiber assets while preparing for data rates up to 1.6 terabits per second.
Today’s networks are under pressure not only to meet, but also to prepare to exceed, current bandwidth demands. According to Zayo’s 2025 Bandwidth Report, global demand for fiber infrastructure is rising, with projections calling for tens of millions of new fiber miles to meet the needs of hyperscalers, carriers and enterprises by 2030. This increase highlights the importance of solutions that optimize existing fiber while accommodating growing bandwidth requirements.
The SpectraPath Provisioner™ supports service rates from 10G to 400G and is engineered for scalability up to 1.6 Tb. Its flex-grid architecture enables variable bandwidth channels, allowing operators to allocate spectrum more efficiently than traditional fixed-grid systems. With the ability to route all wavelengths and services to any switching port, the platform also supports business models such as wavelength-as-a-service and spectrum-as-a-service.
A notable strength of the SpectraPath Provisioner™ is its simplicity. XKL designed a command-line interface that operates without heavy software dependencies, resulting in faster provisioning, reduced downtime and lower operational complexity. On the hardware side, the platform integrates switching, amplification, optical channel monitoring, OTDR and power equalization into a compact 1U chassis.
“XKL has always believed operators should have simple, scalable tools without the burden of complex software or costly licensing,” said Casey Inman, Director of Sales & Marketing at XKL. “SpectraPath Provisioner brings that vision to spectrum management, helping teams cut downtime, lower costs and create revenue-ready services with confidence.”
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XKL will attend NANOG 95, taking place from October 27 to 29. To request an on-site meeting, contact [email protected].
