Sparkle, the first international service provider (ISP) in Italy and among the top global operators, has entered into a strategic agreement with Orchest Technologies, a leading LATAM connectivity and automation provider, to enhance mutual network coverage and streamline service orchestration, accelerating the adoption of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions.
Under the agreement, presented in Washington during International Telecoms Week (ITW), Sparkle and Orchest will interconnect their networks in an automated and dynamic way, enabling seamless end-to-end service provisioning across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe through global optical and internet protocol (IP) backbones. This initiative will allow both operators to offer reliable, real-time, scalable, and flexible connectivity solutions to their customers, reinforcing their commitment to open and standards-based innovation.
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The agreement leverages MEF LSO APIs for automated service orchestration across networks, enabling dynamic quoting, ordering, and delivery of services at scale. This strategic move supports the industry’s shift towards NaaS, defined by MEF as a combination of on-demand connectivity, application assurance, cybersecurity, and multi-cloud networking within an automated, standards-based ecosystem.
"The collaboration with Orchest Technologies marks a pivotal step in our commitment to develop a truly global NaaS ecosystem," said Daniele Mancuso, Chief Marketing and Product Management Officer at Sparkle. "By seamlessly interconnecting our networks, we are enabling next-generation services, fueled by Sparkle’s global footprint and strong innovation capabilities."
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Jeremy Villalobos, CEO of Orchest Technologies, added, "Joining forces with Sparkle is a significant milestone in our journey toward global automation. Our shared commitment to delivering an automated, transparent, and customer-centric experience positions us to unlock new levels of value across regions."
This agreement is part of a broader vision to support NaaS federations, enable real-time serviceability across partner networks, and ultimately empower enterprises with intelligent, agile network solutions on a global scale.
