HUBER+SUHNER Partners With TOWARDEX to Deliver Next-Generation Enterprise Connectivity for Boston

The solution will scale services at the metro edge to enable high-bandwidth connectivity to be delivered straight to customer premises and campus locations.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:55am

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HUBER+SUHNER and TOWARDEX have partnered to deploy the CUBOsystem 400G muxponder across the Boston area, enabling TOWARDEX to deliver high-capacity 400G uplinks that can be broken out into multiple cost-efficient 100G circuits for enterprise customers. This compact, high-performance solution is designed to support the transition to 800G and 1.6T optical transport.

Why it matters

The increasing demand for 100G services at office complexes, customer premises and multi-tenant environments across Boston and New England has driven TOWARDEX to adopt a more scalable and flexible solution. The CUBOsystem platform from HUBER+SUHNER allows TOWARDEX to streamline service delivery and reduce equipment requirements at customer sites.

The details

TOWARDEX, one of the region's most advanced network operators and the force behind the Massachusetts Internet Exchange (MASS IX), has partnered with HUBER+SUHNER to integrate 400G muxponding and media conversion capabilities directly at the customer edge. This compact, high-performance, and cost-efficient architecture is designed to support the transition to 800G and 1.6T optical transport.

  • The solution has been rolled out across the Boston area.

The players

HUBER+SUHNER

A Swiss company that provides connectivity solutions for various industries, including telecommunications.

TOWARDEX

A regional network operator and the force behind the Massachusetts Internet Exchange (MASS IX).

James Jun

The CEO of TOWARDEX.

Bill Burress

The VP of Sales North America at HUBER+SUHNER.

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What they’re saying

“The traditional way of delivering 100G to customer campuses has been too cumbersome, expensive or power-hungry, and only able to scale in a limited fashion. With the CUBO platform from HUBER+SUHNER, we're now able to deliver 400G uplinks and break them into cost-efficient 100G services with far greater simplicity, flexibility and long-term efficiency.”

— James Jun, CEO of TOWARDEX (Signal Integrity Journal)

“From the beginning we needed a partner who could accommodate our needs to deliver carrier-grade optical transmission equipment to our customer demarcation locations. HUBER+SUHNER brought the right expertise, willingness to test and adapt, and deep experience in deploying high-performance fiber systems in challenging edge environments. They exceeded our expectations.”

— James Jun, CEO of TOWARDEX (Signal Integrity Journal)

“TOWARDEX is known for building one of the most forward-looking networks in the Boston region. We're proud to support their expansion with the CUBOsystem platform and help deliver the next generation of high-capacity services.”

— Bill Burress, VP Sales North America at HUBER+SUHNER (Signal Integrity Journal)

What’s next

This deployment strengthens the long-standing collaboration between HUBER+SUHNER and TOWARDEX and demonstrates the clear path for operators to scale their networks for future growth.

The takeaway

The partnership between HUBER+SUHNER and TOWARDEX showcases how innovative connectivity solutions can help meet the growing demand for high-capacity enterprise services in the Boston region, paving the way for future network expansions and advancements.