Technical FeaturesWith the rapidly increasing deployments of larger and larger AI clusters built with more and more GPUs in the high-bandwidth scale-up domain, interconnect based on copper cables is becoming a bottleneck due to their limited bandwidth and reach. For scale-out networks, pluggable optics has served us well and offers a scalable path with future linear […]
Technical FeaturesAs Industry 4.0 evolves, the demand for fast, efficient, and reliable data transmission is more important than ever. With the growing number of sensors and actuators in robotics, ensuring smooth data exchange is a necessity. Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ) scheme Industries rely on real-time data exchange, yet transmitting information through rotating joints presents considerable […]
Technical FeaturesBy Fang Hui, Senior Vice President of ZTE Corporation The explosive growth of open-source large models like DeepSeek has lowered industry barriers, spurring increased computing and network demands, and bringing global AI development to a critical point. According to IDC, the global generative AI market is expected to grow at a 63.8% CAGR over the […]
News and BusinessOptical Connections has announced Brian Dolby as its new Editor. Brian, a former newspaper journalist, has covered the optical space and wider telecoms industry for more than 30 years. His in-house roles include senior positions with BT, GEC Plessey Telecommunications (GPT), and Marconi Communications before becoming a PR consultant. Brian was founder, CEO and later […]
MagazineGrowing bandwidth demands shouldn’t mean choosing between cost, efficiency, and service quality. Pro Optix’s new Combo Bi-Directional SFP lets service providers scale their infrastructure flexibly, reducing upgrade complexity and costs while creating new revenue opportunities. The transceiver houses two lasers and features advanced dual-wavelength QUAD-OSA technology, allowing providers to support both 1G and 10G services […]
MagazineThe PEACOC 360 reaches 30 meters, delivering unmatched speed, flexibility, and scalability for network deployments. Designed for evolving exchanges, LAN, and data center applications, this 1RU modular solution combines superior port density, integrated cable management, and innovative spreadable adapter technology to simplify and accelerate installations. With 96F/48 ports, 30 meters of infinitely adjustable integrated cable […]
MagazineAdtran is at the forefront of next-generation broadband with its advanced 50G PON solution, designed to support the growing demand for high-capacity, multigigabit services. At ANGA COM 2025, Adtran will demonstrate how its technology is helping service providers prepare their networks for tomorrow’s traffic and service requirements. Part of Adtran’s SDX Series of open, disaggregated […]
MagazineThe rapid development of communication technology is like a torrent, completely reshaping people’s lifestyles and work patterns. Optical access technology is undoubtedly a key cornerstone in this vast communication network, creating a stable and reliable channel for the high-speed transmission of massive data, and building a bridge for digital interaction in modern society. As a […]
MagazineFor the second year in a row, Lightwave Logic has won the Industry Award for Most Innovative Hybrid PIC/Optical Integration Platform from the European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC). The award highlights exceptional achievements in advancing the business of photonic integration circuits and is granted by a technical committee of industry peers and industrial corporations. […]
MagazineWith an increasing amount of fibre being deployed worldwide, in this issue we look at how to make money from it. In a recap of Optical Connections’ recent webinar on the subject, some of the industry’s top experts share their thoughts. In other features, OC regular Antony Savvas casts an eye over the latest […]
MagazineNetworks require ever-higher speeds. To enable tomorrow’s applications, fibre is being deployed deeper into the network. Service providers and operators often assume this requires vast amounts of costly fibre to be deployed—but there’s another way… To adapt to fast-changing market demands, operators need to evolve quickly while providing the flexibility to work seamlessly with any […]
MagazineManufacturer scales up development and production capacity. Optical network component engineering firm Ensure has committed to increased research and production of its best-in-class Grade B connectors as it drives industry development and forecasts future demand. The firm offers Grade B connectors in their market-leading PLC splitters (assembled with Ensure’s in-house wafers, chips, and FA arrays) […]
MagazineExplosive broadband fibre growth and demand throughout Europe are challenging service providers to keep up. High-speed fibre will pass 197 million homes in the European Union and Britain by 2026, up from 118 million in 2021, according to a report from IDATE and FTTH Council Europe. Ambitious government high-speed fibre deployment deadlines and a shortage […]
MagazineIn this issue, we’re taking a deep dive into optical networking technologies as we talk to Lumenisity’s VP, Marketing and Sales, Tony Pearson, about the company’s hollow core cable, which has the potential to massively increase transmission speeds. Lumentum’s CTO office’s David Lewis, takes an in-depth look at the connectivity challenges operators face when designing […]
MagazineFollowing Broadband Forum’s appearance at the 2019 Broadband World Forum conference and expo, Peter Dykes spoke with the Forum’s CEO Robin Mersh and CMO Geoff Burke about the organisation’s current work and its roadmap for 2020. Read the full article in the digital magazine
MagazineOne of the big issues facing the fibre optics communications industry in 2019, and which will continue to have an impact well into 2020 and beyond, is the shortage of skilled technicians. With massive rollouts of FTTx across Europe and the United States, the proliferation of datacentres and the onset of 5G, demand for trained […]
MagazineIt is said that to understand the future, one must first understand the past. With this in mind, Optical Connections’ Industry Focus Special takes a look at some of the highlights of 2019, and with the help of the latest analysts’ reports, a glimpse at how the fibre optics industry might develop in the future. 2019 was a […]
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MagazineTechniques of bidirectional testing have been developed across the industry over the past 15 years or so and, aside from predominantly one-way applications, such as media broadcasting, it is now the commonest form of network testing. Bidirectional testing is now universally applied to testing for problems such as signal loss and analysis of chromatic dispersion. […]
MagazineDatacentres, increasingly powered by optical networking technology, are currently proliferating around the world. In large part this is due to the on-going rise of digital and online economies, and the increasingly connected and networked nature of modern life, writes John Williamson. Read the full story in our Autumn magazine