News and BusinessThe optical communications industry is entering a new era, one that is defined scale, efficiency, and intelligence. This shift was front and centre at this year’s ECOC Exhibition in Málaga, where Market Focus Committee Chair Michael Lebby outlined how artificial intelligence is set to transform photonics over the coming decade. Lebby describes today’s moment as […]
Technologies and ProductsSemiconductor manufacturer Imec has launched a new Ge/Si photodiode that can handle fast signals, works at low power, and deliver high sensitivity across key-fibre optic wavelengths at ECOC 2026. This breakthrough marks an important step toward next-generation optical interconnects for AI data centres, where vast amounts of data must be exchanged with ever-higher speed and […]
Product FocusEight leading companies have been honoured with prestigious awards for standout innovations in optical connectivity at the ECOC Exhibition’s Industry Awards 2026 ceremony yesterday in Málaga, Spain. The awards highlighted major progress across optical modules, test and measurement, fibre infrastructure, and access networks that are powering Europe’s next generation of connectivity – including photonics, quantum […]
ECOC ExhibitionOptical networking interoperability forum OIF has announced a live, multi-vendor interoperability demonstration at the ECOC Exhibition taking place this September 21 – 23 in Málaga, Spain. The demo, featuring 39 member companies in booth 2126, will showcase how open interoperability is helping the industry transition next-generation optical networking technologies, from specification to real-world deployment for […]
News and BusinessOptical communications innovations awards programme, the ECOC Exhibition Industry Awards 2026 has opened for nominations, with a new set of categories reflecting the emerging initiatives in the sector. Taking place at ECOC Exhibition in Malaga from 21-23rd September, the awards celebrate the innovation, achievements, and industry milestones from the optical communications sector over the past […]