Technologies and ProductsZayo Group Holdings and Equinix, have successfully completed a 400G trial, connecting data centres in London (Slough) and Paris on Zayo’s subsea fibre network. The Q1 2022 trial marks the latest collaboration between the companies as they prepare for the growing need to move continually-increasing volumes of data faster than ever before. As part of […]
Technologies and ProductsProLabs has released its latest portfolio of low-cost QSFP28 CWDM4-LITE transceivers that the company says allows data centres to achieve 100Gbps speeds with unparalleled reliability. Designed to meet the relaxed Open Compute (OCP) specification in contrast to the more stringent CWDM4 (Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing 4) standard, ProLabs says new range of transceivers offers a […]
News and BusinessCoriant has won a contract from ESpanix, the largest and oldest Spanish neutral internet exchange, to supply its Groove G30 network disaggregation platform as the foundation for a high-speed optical backbone network connecting the exchange’s major data center sites across Madrid. Coriant says the solution will enable ESpanix to cost-efficiently deliver 100G interconnect services, while […]
Technologies and ProductsSecure, low-latency connections are now available globally to the IBM Cloud. Megaport, a Network as a Service provider, has announced that it now provides direct, secure connectivity to IBM Cloud. Enterprises can now access high-speed, dedicated network connections to IBM Cloud from any of Megaport’s 179 data centres globally to help accelerate the transfer of […]
Applications and ResearchAecero, a data centre provider based in Southern California, has selected Ciena’s packet networking and converged packet optical platforms to support the launch of the Aecero Cloud Exchange service, helping to tackle the “last mile” challenge of cloud computing — reaching the cloud. Businesses using Aecero as their data centre now have direct high-speed connectivity […]
Technologies and ProductsCompany claims to be “first in industry” to ship new MSA-compliant modules supporting legacy duplex multimode fiber infrastructure. Finisar is in full production of its 100G shortwave wavelength division multiplexing optical transceiver. The pluggable QSFP28 transceiver is claimed to be the first mass-produced module capable of transmitting 100 Gbps over a single pair of multimode […]
News and BusinessCST Global, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sivers IMA Holdings AB and the UK’s leading, independent, III-V opto-electronic, semiconductor foundry has confirmed its silicon photonic laser production has increased by a significant 500% year on year. Euan Livingston, VP Sales and Marketing at CST Global commented, “CST Global supplies lasers for use in silicon waveguides. These […]
Applications and ResearchTelia Carrier has launched two new PoPs in the Portland, Or, US, area, bringing improved diversity and high speed connectivity to service, content and cloud providers in the Pacific Northwest. Telia’s new locations include Hillsboro, a key connection point for sea cable landings coming from the west as well as international traffic from Asia. The […]
News and BusinessIntegrated Device Technology (IDT) and GigPeak have signed an agreement for IDT to acquire GigPeak for a total cash consideration of $3.08 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $250 million. The acquisition of GigPeak will provide IDT with a highly regarded optical interconnect product and technology business that is complementary to IDT’s leadership position […]
Applications and ResearchA global webscale Cloud provider has selected Zayo Group Holdings (“Zayo”) for metro dark fibre in Chicago. The project will connect six data centre locations with 20 diverse segments totaling 280 strands across all segments, with up to 26 strands per segment. The solution is built on Zayo’s dense metro network in Chicago, with more […]
Applications and ResearchA US researcher has developed a mathematical model that offers the potential to improve the flow of internet traffic generated by cloud computing by optimizing data centre placement and utilizing distance-adaptive transmission technology. The work will be presented at the forthcoming OFC conference at Los Angeles Convention Center, Ca, between 21 – 23 March 2017. […]
Applications and ResearchInfinera, a provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, announced that internet company Yahoo!Japan has deployed the Infinera Cloud Xpress to interconnect its data centres in Osaka. The Cloud Xpress enables Yahoo!Japan to interconnect data centres with hyper-scale density, operational simplicity and low power consumption to support delivery of internet services to customers. Due to increased internet […]