• Technical Conference:  15 – 19 March 2026
  • Exhibition: 17 – 19 March 2026
  • Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

OFC Blog

Programmable Hardware Delivers 10,000X Improvement in Verification Speed over Software

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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Scale with Confidence with Optical Network Test

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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Six Key AI/ML Applications for Optical Networking

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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Looking Ahead to 1600G

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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Demonstrating Quantum-Safe Networks

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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A Wish List for OFC 2024 from LightCounting

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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Committing to Sustainable Operations for the Long Haul in 2024 and Beyond

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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OIF Sets New Interoperability Standards: Showcasing Cutting-Edge Demonstrations at OFC

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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OFC 2024 Hot Topics: AI Networks, 3.2 Tbps Optics, Linear Drive Pluggable vs. Co-Packaged Optics

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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PON Expands Its Global Reach

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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