Applications and ResearchResearchers at the George Washington University (GW) and University of California, Los Angeles, have developed and demonstrated for the first time a photonic digital to analogue converter without leaving the optical domain. They say such novel converters can advance next-generation data processing hardware with high relevance for data centres, 6G networks, artificial intelligence and more. […]
News and BusinessDeutsche Telekom has chosen Nokia as a long-term strategic partner to transform the operator’s optical network into a service-centric platform that can scale to meet Industry 4.0 demands. Nokia says the transformation will enable Deutsche Telekom to deliver an enhanced service quality experience to its customers by upgrading the existing network to a more scalable […]
News and BusinessFujitsu Network Communications, Inc. is collaborating with the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Open Optical & Packet Transport (OOPT) project group to develop the first open and disaggregated 400G-capable transponder for large-scale DWDM networks. In support of the project’s aim to improve transport capacity and scalability, Fujitsu is contributing the latest 1FINITY™ transport platform and software […]
Technologies and ProductsDWDM and OTN equipment supplier PacketLight Networks, has released the PL-4000M muxponder. Delivering 400G capacity over a single wavelength, it speeds implementation of new services or quickly and affordably increases existing network capacity for DCI, metro, short-, and long-haul applications. The PL-4000M 1U modular device delivers cost-effective, high-capacity transport of 400G over a single wavelength […]
News and BusinessBrazilian operator Softdados has deployed Infinera’s GX Series Compact Modular Platform and XTM Series across its metro and long-haul networks to increase network capacity to meet the growing needs of ISPs in Brazil. Infinera’s solutions enable Softdados – a company of Softcomp Conectividade Group – to significantly enhance the capabilities of its network and offer […]
Technologies and ProductsNokia says it has achieved a major network capacity milestone with its long-standing partner Elisa while preparing the operator’s network for the future. Through a live commercial trial, the companies are proving the world’s first 1T clear-channel interface deployment to efficiently scale Elisa’s network to support new applications and access technologies. Elisa upgraded some […]
News and BusinessExpenditures by North American cloud and colocation operators on optical and packet transport equipment declined 20 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20), while incumbent operator spending increased 2 percent, according to the 3Q20 Transport Customer Markets Report from market research firm Cignal AI. “Equipment suppliers to cloud operators report that […]
Technologies and ProductsHFR Networks, which offers intelligent xHaul RAN transport and edge access solutions, and Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., a provider of network digital transformation solutions, have launched what the companies claim is the industry’s first 25G Smart Tuneable Optics as part of the flexiHaul portfolio of solutions. Also available supporting 10G, Smart Tuneable Optics reduce deployment […]