Optical Networking stories

Nokia and Constl will build a DWDM optical network across India, starting in Mumbai, to boost data-centre and cloud connectivity.

Zayo Europe and Reintel have lit a 400GE Iberian fibre corridor, linking key cities to meet surging AI and cloud bandwidth demand.

New Japan-Singapore subsea cable via Malaysia to cost about USD $1bn, boosting Asia data capacity and resilience with 320Tbps link.

Squareroot8 and VIAVI sign Asia-Pacific pact to embed quantum-safe security into critical telecom and government networks at the fibre layer.

Dell launches the IR9000 rack and PowerCool eRDHx cooling system to enhance AI efficiency with up to 60% reduced cooling costs and open-standard design.

Taara and StarTouch join forces to deliver rapid, fibre-like wireless optical connectivity across the US, targeting enterprises in challenging locations.

RETN has deployed 400GbE coherent pluggable optics across its Pan-Eurasian IP network, boosting capacity and cutting power use by 40%.

CommScope has unveiled the Propel XFrame solution, a modular, compact fibre frame aimed at transforming high-performance data centre management.

Zayo and Infinera have achieved a groundbreaking milestone, successfully transmitting 1 Tb/s across a 1,391-kilometre North American route.

Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.

IDS forecasts transformative trends for data networks and storage by 2025, driven by AI advancements and the demand for enhanced connectivity.

Transpower partners with Spark to upgrade the TransGO fibre optic network, enhancing critical infrastructure with improved connectivity, digitisation, and mobility.

Telstra, Ericsson, and Ciena achieve a monumental milestone in fibre optics, transmitting data at 1.6Tb/s over 700km, doubling previous capacity.

Core-Backbone upgrades its German network routes with Infinera’s GX Series, doubling capacity and cutting power consumption.

GARR has chosen Infinera's 800G technology to double the capacity of its optical network, enhancing connectivity for Italy’s research institutions and universities.

CommScope outlines essential cabling strategies for AI data centres, highlighting how innovative approaches can optimise performance, reduce costs, and support AI growth.

Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.

Constl partners with Ciena to boost India's digital network, deploying advanced optical tech to enhance MAN and NLD services, promising up to 1.6T capacity.

Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.

CommScope launches GigaREACH XL, a groundbreaking solution that doubles the reach of traditional twisted pair Ethernet devices.