“G-Series Automatic Switched Optical Network (G.ASON) Part of the ITU-T’s broad charter G-series recommendations pertaining to Transmission Systems and Media, Digital Systems and Networks. G-series recommendations include ITU-T G.8080/Y1304, frequently referred to as G.ASON, or simply ASON, which describes the control plane components used to provide fast and reliable connection set-up, maintenance and tear down within the OTN, in response to both signaled and management-driven requests.”