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Pluggable coherent is transforming optical transport, replacing embedded optics to and extending the benefits of pluggables to traditional optical transport hardware.

The Four Horseman of AI scaling: CPO, OCS, 1.6T, and 800ZR/Coherent Lite

Service providers share a positive outlook on routed optical networking but the role of Cisco optical hardware in long haul networks remains unclear.

Datacom revenues and module shipments roared back from last quarter’s pause and Telecom revenue has recovered. 400ZRx pluggable shipments have slowed, but embedded high speed coherent made up the difference in deployed bandwidth.

The market recovery accelerated in 2Q with Cloud & Colo spending rocketing 50%.

Acacia examines the role of coherent pluggable optics in the roll out of AI training

The worldwide optical transport market accelerated in 2Q as cloud and colo spending rocketed 50% worldwide.

Datacom revenues and shipments slowed, 400ZRx shipments kept Telecom revenue growing for a fourth consecutive quarter.

The Optical and Routing markets show signs of recovery, and tariffs aren’t yet affecting business.

The Optical and Routing markets show signs of recovery, and tariffs aren’t yet affecting business.

Uncovering who uses which DSP, and which DSP vendors ship the most volume.

Datacom revenue and port shipments stalled this quarter. Telecom revenue recovered from the doldrums based on 400G pluggables.

Final report will be issued once all Chinese companies complete 4Q24 reporting.

Carrier caution has resulted in underinvestment, and networks are now running “hot” enough to require upgrades and expansion.

Carrier caution has resulted in underinvestment, and networks are now running “hot” enough to require upgrades and expansion.

Two years into the AI boom, a look back at the vendors who benefited.

The inevitable technology that hasn’t happened – yet.

Coherent pluggable optics were responsible for all the telecom bandwidth growth in 2024, and will account for most of the future growth.

Datacom revenue more than doubled for the second quarter in a row as AI demand for 400GbE and 800GbE modules continued unabated. Telecom revenue has emerged from the depths of its recent decline.

Optical spending by Cloud & Colo operators grew 7% worldwide, while spending by Service Providers declined -17%.