News and BusinessOpen XR Forum has released its first approved specification defining enhanced network management of pluggable coherent optical technology. The specification, developed through a collaboration of leading global service providers, establishes the framework for solving challenges associated with managing advanced coherent optical engines and features as they are deployed in a wider variety of networking devices […]
Technologies and ProductsEFFECT Photonics and Jabil Photonics, a business unit of Jabil Inc., say they intend to co-develop a next generation of coherent optical modules. The modules will provide a solution for network operators and hyperscalers that want to take advantage of the high-end performance with QSFP-DD small footprint, low power consumption and cost, field replaceability and […]
News and BusinessCisco and Acacia Communications have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cisco has agreed to acquire Acacia for a consideration of US$2.6 billion. An existing Cisco supplier, Acacia designs and manufactures high-speed, optical interconnect technologies that allow webscale companies, service providers, and datacentre operators to meet the fast-growing consumer demands for data. Under the […]