Optical

AFL, a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. and a leader in optical fiber network infrastructure, has opened a new sustainable manufacturing facility in MDC² Park, Gliwice, Poland. This expansion aims to...

Zayo has announced a series of critical infrastructure upgrades, featuring significant expansions in network connectivity. These enhancements include the introduction of new 400G-enabled wavelength routes, expanded on-demand network capabilities, and...

The Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Forum (IOWN), which was founded in 2020 by NTT to accelerate the transition to next-generation networks, has grown into an international collaboration with big...

Approved Networks, a Legrand brand, introduced its latest innovation—the OSFP 800G DR8 transceiver. The OSFP 800G DR8 transceiver provides compatibility for both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks. It delivers ultra-fast data...

APRESIA Systems, a Japanese provider of network infrastructure solutions, will integrate Infinera’s software-programmable ICE-X coherent pluggables into its own portfolio of locally manufactured Layer 2/3 switching and optical transmission products....

Lightmatter, a start-up developing photonic interconnect and compute products, has appointed Simona Jankowski as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jankowski previously was vice president of investor relations and strategic finance at...

Nokia’s recent announcement to acquire Infinera marks another significant step in the company’s extensive history of mergers and acquisitions. This deal aims to enhance Nokia’s networking capabilities, solidifying its position...

Nokia has agreed to acquire Infinera for $6.65 per share, representing an enterprise value of US$ 2.3 billion and a premium of 28% to Infinera’s share price at the close...

Intel announced an integrated optical compute interconnect (OCI) chiplet co-packaged with an Intel CPU, representing a leap forward in high-bandwidth interconnect by enabling co-packaged optical input/output (I/O) in emerging AI...

Seimitsu, a Savannah-based service provider, is launching residential broadband services in the Isle of Hope, Dutch Island, and Sandfly neighborhoods, utilizing Ciena's XGS-PON solution. The communities, nestled along Georgia's coast,...

Coherent Corp. announced a significant milestone with the shipment of its 300-millionth optical transceiver from its manufacturing facility in Ipoh, Malaysia.  Established in 2001, the Ipoh facility spans 640,000 square...

TDC NET will deploy Ciena’s converged packet optical solutions to upgrade its metro and long-haul networks with 800G.  TDC NET will deploy a modern OTN network based on Ciena’s 6500...

Kyocera's Fine Cordierite ceramic mirrors are set to play a crucial role in advancing optical communication between the International Space Station (ISS) and Earth. These mirrors have been incorporated into...