Nokia launches suite of optical solutions for AI-era networks
Coherent solutions for all next gen speeds and applications.
Cisco debuts optical line system, pluggables to reduce power and footprint in AI data centers
Fierce Networks reports on Cisco’s multi-rail announcement.
Arycs Technologies Introduces 100G ZR QSFP28
A critical second source is now available for this technology
Marvell Extends ZR/ZR+ Leadership with Industry-first 1.6T ZR/ZR+
Also announces 2nd gen 800ZR+ solution
Nokia Wavelengths – Analyst Perspective
Discussing the challenges of AI
AI Coherent Transport – Where are we Now?
Acacia examines the role of coherent pluggable optics in the roll out of AI training
OFC 2025 Concludes in San Francisco
OFC’s show floor programming once again reinforced the event’s status as the premier destination for expert-led content on the most pressing topics in the industry.
Credo Unveils the Lark Family – Low-Power 800G Optical DSPs
Two devices: the Lark 800 full retimed solution and the Lark 850 designed for Linear Receive Optics (LRO)
Lightmatter Announces Passage L200
It is designed to integrate with XPU and switch silicon designs and includes both 32 Tbps and 64 Tbps versions
Coherent Announces GA of 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO With High Optical Output Power
Coherent remains the only vendor of a dedicated 100ZR DSP and has now coupled it with a 0db optical front end.
Lumentum Optical Circuit Switch to Improve Next-Generation AI Data Center Scalability
OCS is designed to enhance scalability, performance, and efficiency of artificial intelligence clusters.
Ciena Brings Data Center Connectivity Innovations to OFC 2025
This first deployment uses an early release of Juniper’s JCO800 coherent optics in the PTX
World’s First 800ZR Coherent Services with Juniper Networks
This first deployment uses an early release of Juniper’s JCO800 coherent optics in the PTX
OIF Releases 800ZR Coherent Interface Implementation
OIF standardization initiatives resulted in the fastest ramping telecom technology in history and marked a turning point in the market from proprietary embedded WDM optics to interoperable pluggable coherent modules.
Coherent Announces L-Band 800G ZR/ZR+ Pluggable Transceivers
The transceiver leverages the Coherent L-band 140 Gbaud IC-TROSA, and demonstrated at ECOC2024 in a Juniper PTX.
Routed Optical Networking Continues to Transform the Industry
Cisco executive Bill Gartner highlighted a recent Cignal AI report in a note talking about the benefits and milestones of the company’s Routed Optical Networking (RON) architecture.
Success Story: OIF 400ZR Standardization Efforts
OIF standardization initiatives resulted in the fastest ramping telecom technology in history and marked a turning point in the market from proprietary embedded WDM optics to interoperable pluggable coherent modules.
Marvell, Lumentum and Coherent Demonstrate Industry’s First 800G ZR/ZR+ Pluggable Modules
Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson and the first interop of 800ZR modules.
OFC 2024 Reflections
Mentioned: Kyle Hollasch’s thoughts on OFC 2024.
Coherent, Juniper, and Marvell Demonstrate 800ZR System at OFC24
Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson on 800ZR pluggables volumes