Unified National Networks to Accelerate Brunei’s Digital Transformation Journey with Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks has announced that Unified National Networks (UNN), the Single Wholesale Network which holds all telecommunications infrastructure in Brunei, has selected Juniper Networks to upgrade its network infrastructure. This partnership will bolster UNN’s efforts to create a modernized and efficient telecommunications backbone that will support the government’s five-year masterplan for transforming Brunei into a Smart Nation, which was first announced in 2020.

Brunei, officially known as Brunei Darussalam, is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with an internet penetration rate of 95 percent. In 2019, Brunei consolidated all existing networking infrastructure nationwide into a wholesale company and created retail service providers to fulfill its mission of unifying national networks and creating a modern and cost-effective digital platform that connects the entire country.

UNN’s advancement is critical to Brunei’s digital and economic success, with digital transformation being a key strategic imperative of the government as it seeks to build a future-ready society and further fuel economic growth. UNN has been able to modernize and protect Brunei’s networking infrastructure as a result of the consolidation, allowing them to provide more resilient and high-quality services across the entire country. To date, the organization has laid over 3,000 kilometers of fiber throughout the country, connecting over 93,000 homes and providing cellular service to about 90 percent of Brunei’s populated areas and connecting roads.

To meet the current and future connectivity needs of both consumers and businesses, UNN tapped on experience-first solutions from Juniper to modernize its core, provider edge and aggregation networks. The Juniper MX960 Universal Routing Platforms provides high scale, density and space efficiency for UNN’s 100-Gbps backbone and multi-service edge networks, while the Juniper ACX2200 Universal Metro Routers provide metro Ethernet and radio access network aggregation services.

The Juniper SRX5800 Services Gateways, which are enhanced with advanced security features such as AppSecure and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), provide next-generation firewall and Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT Service Gateway), adding an additional security layer to UNN’s network. With these networking upgrades, which are supported by Juniper’s Professional and Advanced Services, UNN will be able to continue providing high-quality network services and enhanced end-user experiences that support Brunei’s strategic vision of creating a dynamic and sustainable digital economy.