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01/28/2021

Miss last month's Product Demo Days? You can still check out the demo videos on-demand through the end of the month! https://bit.ly/38wv5Gh

01/26/2021

Miss last month's Product Demo Days? You can still check out the demo videos on-demand through the end of the month! https://bit.ly/38wv5Gh

01/25/2021

Friday 5 video for January 22, 2021

Miss the new Friday 5 video? You can find it here: https://bit.ly/3cdDtfR

HomeBusinessFriday 5 video for January 22, 2021Stephen HardyJan 22nd, 2021Cisco and Acacia are happy, Prysmian is collaborating, 3Q20 optical hardware sales were up, and Lumentum and DZS are ready to write big checks. Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy is prepared to tell you all about it in...

01/20/2021

Miss last month's Product Demo Days? You can still check out the demo videos on-demand through the end of the month! https://bit.ly/38wv5Gh

01/12/2021

Miss last month's Product Demo Days? You can still check out the demo videos on-demand through the end of the month! https://bit.ly/38wv5Gh

01/11/2021

@AcaciaComms counter sues @Cisco, asserts SAMR “sufficient to address the relevant competition concerns” statement does not constitute regulatory approval.

12/08/2020

OIF targets 800G Coherent Implementation Agreement

I'm told it's not going to be called 800ZR (at least internally). https://bit.ly/3m2tJWV

The results of the upcoming 800G Coherent IA will not be called 800ZR (at least not internally).

12/03/2020

Miss walking the trade show floor and seeing cool demos? Explore the market's latest products and solutions right from your home or office! Lightwave's Product Demo Days is an online event that aggregates videos about the latest products and solutions all in one place. As an attendee, you'll learn about emerging trends, new technologies, and have the unique opportunity to connect with leading manufacturers to answer application and technical questions.
View videos and demos that feature cutting-edge products that can help you move your projects forward. Pre-register by December 4 and enter for a chance to win some great giveaways.

12/02/2020

Miss walking the trade show floor and seeing cool demos? Explore the market's latest products and solutions right from your home or office! Lightwave's Product Demo Days is an online event that aggregates videos about the latest products and solutions all in one place. As an attendee, you'll learn about emerging trends, new technologies, and have the unique opportunity to connect with leading manufacturers to answer application and technical questions.
View videos and demos that feature cutting-edge products that can help you move your projects forward. Pre-register by December 4 and enter for a chance to win some great giveaways.

11/30/2020

Miss walking the trade show floor and seeing cool demos? Explore the market's latest products and solutions right from your home or office! Lightwave's Product Demo Days is an online event that aggregates videos about the latest products and solutions all in one place. As an attendee, you'll learn about emerging trends, new technologies, and have the unique opportunity to connect with leading manufacturers to answer application and technical questions.
View videos and demos that feature cutting-edge products that can help you move your projects forward. Pre-register by December 4 and enter for a chance to win some great giveaways.

11/27/2020

Miss walking the trade show floor and seeing cool demos? Explore the market's latest products and solutions right from your home or office! Lightwave's Product Demo Days is an online event that aggregates videos about the latest products and solutions all in one place. As an attendee, you'll learn about emerging trends, new technologies, and have the unique opportunity to connect with leading manufacturers to answer application and technical questions.
View videos and demos that feature cutting-edge products that can help you move your projects forward. Pre-register by December 4 and enter for a chance to win some great giveaways.

11/25/2020

Miss walking the trade show floor and seeing cool demos? Explore the market's latest products and solutions right from your home or office! Lightwave's Product Demo Days is an online event that aggregates videos about the latest products and solutions all in one place. As an attendee, you'll learn about emerging trends, new technologies, and have the unique opportunity to connect with leading manufacturers to answer application and technical questions.
View videos and demos that feature cutting-edge products that can help you move your projects forward. Pre-register by December 4 and enter for a chance to win some great giveaways.

11/24/2020

Miss walking the trade show floor and seeing cool demos? Explore the market's latest products and solutions right from your home or office! Lightwave's Product Demo Days is an online event that aggregates videos about the latest products and solutions all in one place. As an attendee, you'll learn about emerging trends, new technologies, and have the unique opportunity to connect with leading manufacturers to answer application and technical questions.
View videos and demos that feature cutting-edge products that can help you move your projects forward. Pre-register by December 4 and enter for a chance to win some great giveaways.

09/11/2020

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06/11/2020

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06/05/2020

Friday 5 video for June 5, 2020

The Friday 5 video for June 5, 2020 is posted! https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/video/14177334/friday-5-video-for-june-5-2020

HomeBusinessFriday 5 video for June 5, 2020Stephen HardyJun 5th, 2020There are more standards to follow and another on the way. Meanwhile, good news wasn't good for everyone, while OCP-influenced technology is set to rake in the cash. Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy reports from his basem...

05/22/2020

Friday 5 video for May 22, 2020

It's the new Friday 5 video!
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/video/14176535/friday-5-video-for-may-22-2020

HomeBusinessFriday 5 video for May 22, 2020May 22nd, 2020Nokia had a big week, as did 800G transmission. Meanwhile, Ziply looks to avoid Frontier's lament, while Ekinops takes the money it is offered. Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy provides the 411.Sign up for Lightwave eNewslettersLates...

05/19/2020

The submarine network market shows few signs of slowing down. This webinar examines the reasons for the ongoing boom in deployments as well as the new technologies that undersea network operators have at their disposal.
Click to register! https://www.lightwaveonline.com/home/webinar/14175573/advances-in-submarine-networks

04/16/2020

We want to hear from you! Please give us your input on how we can accommodate these new challenges during this time.

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04/14/2020

System Evaluation of On-Board Optics - 1300987

It's not too late to register for today's 1 PM EDT "System Evaluation of On-Board Optics" webcast with the Consortium for On-Board Optics. Can't make it this afternoon? Register now and watch it later on demand! https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1300987&tp_key=929b8af946&sti=ws

Can’t make the live event? No worries, all webcasts are available on-demand within 24 hours of the live event. Watch on any mobile device – phone or tablet - or listen while you drive to work! By submitting your personal information, you agree that Endeavor Business Media, LLC and our industry ...

04/07/2020

LW Virtual Event Poll

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04/03/2020

Friday 5 video for April 3, 2020

The technology in the home studio has improved significantly since last week! https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/video/14173392/friday-5-video-for-april-3-2020

HomeBusinessFriday 5 video for April 3, 2020Stephen HardyApr 3rd, 2020Everything continues to be viewed through the filter of the coronavirus. But that hasn't stopped speculation about what the pandemic means for networks now and for optical technology in the future. Lightwave Editorial Director Ste...

02/27/2020

OFC stays the course as exhibitor withdrawals increase

OFC Management says the show is still on! Are you going? https://www.lightwaveonline.com/optical-tech/article/14168779/ofc-stays-the-course-as-exhibitor-withdrawals-increase

OFC Management issued a statement yesterday reiterating that they intend to hold the optical communications conference and exposition March 8-12 in San Diego as planned.

01/10/2020

Friday 5 video for January 10, 2020

It's the Top 5 stories of 2020! (Okay, 2020 is only 10 days old -- so it was an easy list to assemble...) https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/video/14074629/friday-5-video-for-january-10-2020

HomeBusinessFriday 5 video for January 10, 2020Stephen HardyJan 10th, 2020It's the first Friday 5 of the decade -- so let's take a look at the top stories so far during the first 10 days of 2020.Latest in BusinessData CenterEquinix closes purchase of three Mexican data centersStephen HardyJan 9th, 2...

12/16/2019

Friday 5 video for December 13, 2019

Miss the December 13 Friday 5? Here it is: https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/video/14073670/friday-5-video-for-december-13-2019

HomeBusinessFriday 5 video for December 13, 2019Stephen HardyDec 13th, 2019This lucky Friday the 13th edition of the Friday 5 contains takes of 400G in the metro, choosing the right Board chair, a word from Google Fiber, and Cisco reshaping its go-to-market strategy. Lightwave's Stephen Hardy runs y...

11/22/2019

Driving Next Generation Network Solutions at OIF – A Network Operator’s Perspective

Microsoft's Brad Booth describes why his company benefits from working with OIF. https://www.lightwaveonline.com/optical-tech/article/14072367/driving-next-generation-network-solutions-at-oif-a-network-operators-perspective

For companies like Microsoft, the ability to directly share market needs and provide technical input into OIF’s development process are critical factors in achieving industry alignment and enabling our next generation of data centers.

11/11/2019

Telefónica rolls out Telecom Infra Project’s Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway

A Telecom Infra Project initiative reaches commercial deployment https://www.lightwaveonline.com/5g-mobile/article/14071752/telefnica-rolls-out-telecom-infra-projects-disaggregated-cell-site-gateway

The DCSG project, announced last year, developed specifications for an open, disaggregated platform for cell site gateway requirements.

10/23/2019

Initial Entry deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews is October 25

Entries for the 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews are open -- and the early bird deadline is this Friday! https://www.lightwaveonline.com/optical-tech/article/14069149/initial-entry-deadline-for-2020-lightwave-innovation-reviews-is-october-25

Entries filed by the end of the day October 25 receive a $100 discount on the entry fee. The final deadline for submission to the 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews is November 15, 2019.

07/10/2019

Opinions abound on Cisco’s planned purchase of Acacia Communications

You want opinions on the proposed sale of Acacia Communications to Cisco? You've got them! https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14035997/opinions-abound-on-ciscos-planned-purchase-of-acacia-communications

Cisco’s announcement yesterday that it plans to acquire optical module and components vendor Acacia Communications may herald a significant shift in the optical communications market. It also raised several questions.

05/23/2019

NeoPhotonics, II-VI comment on Huawei ban

Optical component and subsystem suppliers, NeoPhotonics Corp. and II-VI Inc. are the latest optical technology companies to offer insight on how the placement of Huawei on the Entity List will affect their businesses. The two firms had distinctly different takes. https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/companies/article/14033784/neophotonics-iivi-comment-on-huawei-ban

Optical component and subsystem suppliers, NeoPhotonics Corp. (NYSE: NPTN) and II-VI Inc. (NASDAQ:IIVI) are the latest optical technology companies to offer insight on how the placement of Huawei on the Entity List will affect their businesses.

05/23/2019

So, as you may have noticed, we've moved to a new website platform. We're still working out the bugs -- but what do you think so far?

04/17/2019

2019 FTTXcellence Award

Nominations for the FTTXcellence Award are now open! Deadline is May 1, so hurry... https://www.lightwaveonline.com/fttx/fttxcellence-2019.html

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04/01/2019

Why, yes, we did post a new Friday 5 video on March 29. https://lightwaveonline.brightcovegallery.com/detail/videos/stephen-hardy-s-friday-5/video/6020128039001/friday-5-video-for-03.29.19?autoStart=true

03/27/2019

Broadex Technologies buys Kaiam’s UK operations

Broadex Technologies buys Kaiam’s UK operations https://www.lightwaveonline.com/articles/2019/03/broadex-technologies-buys-kaiam-s-uk-operations.html

Broadex Technologies Co. Ltd. of China has agreed to purchase the UK operations of optical transceiver vendor Kaiam that went into receivership late last year. Broadex has formed a subsidiary, Broadex Technologies UK Ltd., for the purchase of Kaiam Europe Ltd. and Kaiam UK Ltd. (basically, the compa...

03/27/2019

Juniper Networks lays out silicon photonics based pluggable optical module plans

https://www.lightwaveonline.com/articles/2019/03/juniper-networks-lays-out-silicon-photonics-based-pluggable-optical-module-plans.html

Add Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) to the list of systems vendors getting into the pluggable optical transceiver space (alongside Ciena and Infinera). The switch and router vendor has announced initial plans to market 100G QSFP28 and 400G QSFP-DD devices leveraging the silicon photonics expertise it ...