By Tony Chan-Carusone, Alphawave Semi https://awavesemi.com/ | Posted: 28 March 2025
At OFC 2025 next week, the industry will examine how to remove bottlenecks from networking with advanced modulation for optical transmission playing a key in enabling this. In the following article, Tony Chan-Carusone explores the critical role of Forward Error Correction (FEC) in high-speed wireline networking.
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By Matthew Adams | Posted: 28 March 2025
Every second, over 5 exabytes of data are added to networks. The rapid growth of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) is placing unprecedented demands on data connectivity and associated infrastructure. What are the challenges? How can the industry adapt? Find out in this blog from VIAVI Solutions' Matthew Adams.
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By Maurizio Gazzola, Head Optical Architecture Team, Cisco | Posted: 19 February 2025
AI applications in optical networks are becoming increasingly important for enhancing the performance and reliability of data transport. By leveraging AI/ML in optical networks, network operators can achieve higher data rates, improved reliability, and lower operational costs.
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By Eugene Park, Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Acacia | Posted: 3 February 2025
How will 1600G affect the optical fiber communications industry?
The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) has continued to play a key role in achieving industry consensus to promote coherent transmission interoperability.
Find out more in this blog from Eugene Park, Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Acacia/.
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By Nokia | Posted: 13 March 2024
Quantum computing is a rapidly emerging field that will revolutionize many industries, from healthcare and transportation to finance and cybersecurity. But what exactly is quantum computing, and how does it differ from the classical computers that we use every day?
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By LightCounting | Posted: 11 March 2024
OFC 2024 will include numerous demos of 224G technology and some of the first products based on it. This blog from LightCounting covers what you can expect on the OFC show floor.
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By Muhammad Sarwar, Distinguished Global Solution Planner, Fujitsu Network Communications | Posted: 4 March 2024
Escalating data demand continues to push network boundaries. A convergence of market trends, including the growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), are placing tremendous pressure on hyperscalers, with data expected to exceed 221 Zettabytes by 2026. This blog covers what technologies are on the horizon to help DCI network operators reconcile seemingly conflicting demands.
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By Mike Klempa, OIF Physical & Link Layer Interoperability Working Group Chair and Alphawave Semi | Posted: 22 February 2024
OIF has always been at the forefront of collaboration and advancement in the optical networking industry, recognized as the hub where interoperability solutions thrive. In this blog, OIF's Mike Klempa describes the next step in the pluggable coherent roadmap for interoperability.
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By Sameh Boujelbene | Posted: 16 February 2024
OFC, the foremost global event in optical communications and networking, draws attendees from around the world interested to learn about the latest advancements and innovations in the industry. This blog from Sameh Boujelbene discusses the data center market for intra and inter-data center applications and what key topics will take the center stage at the conference.
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By Jeff Heynen, Dell'Oro Group | Posted: 14 February 2024
After five years of revenue growth, 2023 witnessed an overall decline in PON equipment revenue, ending a period of fiber network expansion that was further catalyzed by both public and private capital. Jeff Heynen, Dell'Oro Group, covers what's new for PON worldwide.
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