PhonePe
PhonePe, one of India’s leading digital payments and fintech platforms, operates a high-capacity technology and engineering environment in Pune that supports mission-critical workflows
High-Performance IT Passive Cabling Infrastructure for Digital Payment Operations in Pune
PhonePe, one of India’s leading digital payments and fintech platforms, operates a high-capacity technology and engineering environment in Pune that supports mission-critical workflows such as real-time payment processing, merchant integrations, user support systems, data engineering pipelines, and cloud-native product development. The reliability of PhonePe’s services depends directly on a highly stable and low-latency internal network backbone capable of sustaining massive data loads and continuous operational uptime.
To strengthen its infrastructure and prepare for long-term scalability, PhonePe required a world-class IT passive cabling system engineered for performance, security, and enterprise-grade reliability.
Orchids Network & Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd. was selected to design and deploy this next-generation structured cabling framework at PhonePe’s Pune campus.
Project Objective
The objective was to create a robust, interference-resistant and high-bandwidth passive cabling environment capable of supporting PhonePe’s internal engineering systems, cloud workflows, DevOps pipelines, transaction monitoring tools, data analytics platforms, and corporate operations.
The network infrastructure needed to ensure predictable throughput, minimal latency, and high availability to support a fintech environment where operational continuity is non-negotiable.
Solution Delivered by Orchids Network & Systems
High-Availability Structured Cabling Architecture
Orchids deployed a CAT6A shielded structured cabling system across PhonePe’s Pune office, engineered to handle dense device environments, continuous data movement, and performance-sensitive digital workloads. Shielded cabling ensured protection from EMI and electronic noise generated by high-density compute zones and equipment clusters.
A fiber backbone interconnected communication rooms, development floors, network distribution points, and server interface zones. The backbone supported high-speed data transfer essential for internal services that power PhonePe’s ecosystem.
Routing pathways were designed with optimized containment, bend-radius compliance, thermal-aware rack layouts, and structured patching methodologies aligned with global standards.
Infrastructure Tailored for Fintech and Cloud-Native Workloads
The passive cabling system was engineered to support PhonePe’s large digital infrastructure stack, including:
- Real-time processing and analytics
- Cloud microservices communication
- Internal testing and staging environments
- Developer toolchains and CI/CD pipelines
- Enterprise collaboration and operational platforms
Precision Deployment With Zero Disruption
Given PhonePe’s continuous operational requirements, the project was executed in coordinated phases, ensuring zero downtime for engineering teams and business units. Workflows were aligned with PhonePe’s internal schedules, compliance rules, and safety protocols.
Uniform documentation, labeling standards, and certification procedures were followed to ensure that the entire installation aligns with PhonePe’s internal IT governance and future upgrade path.
Compliance, Documentation, and Certification
Orchids delivered complete documentation for long-term maintenance and audit readiness, including:
- As-built drawings
- Patch panel and rack layouts
- Cabling route maps
- Fiber and copper certification reports
The system was validated to meet ISO and TIA performance standards.
Outcome and Measurable Impact
PhonePe’s Pune facility now operates on a high-performance passive cabling backbone engineered to support fintech-scale operations. Network latency reduced significantly, improving responsiveness for platforms used by engineering, data teams, and operational units.
Internal systems experienced enhanced reliability, supporting smoother deployment cycles, faster code pipelines, and uninterrupted access to shared services.
The infrastructure is future-ready for expansion, higher bandwidth requirements, cloud scaling, and increased headcount growth within engineering and product divisions.
Why PhonePe Partnered with Orchids Network & Systems
PhonePe chose Orchids for its ability to deliver high-density, performance-optimized structured cabling systems designed for cloud-first and fintech environments. Orchids demonstrated engineering precision, strict compliance discipline, and a zero-disruption deployment model suitable for a mission-critical technology organization.
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