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Bell Labs’ Real-Time Space-Division Multiplexed Optical Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output System Could Increase Network Capacities

Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent has made a breakthrough in its ambition to shatter the capacity limits of optical networks as they strive to meet the explosion in traffic expected from 5G and the Internet of Things.

21 Nov 2015

Coriant Introduces Pluggable Optical Layer for Flexible, High-Speed Metro Optical Networks

Coriant, a proven supplier of innovative networking solutions to leading network operators in over 100 countries, today launched the Coriant® Pluggable Optical Layer, an innovative and cost-saving approach to building out flexible, high-speed metro optical networks to meet a broad range of fixed and mobile applications.

18 Nov 2015

Infinera Announces Test Report Validating Infinera-Arista Joint Datacenter Interconnect Solution

Infinera, provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, announced an independent test report validating an Infinera-Arista joint datacenter interconnect (DCI) solution. The Lippis Report, which provides independent testing of datacenter and enterprise networking solutions, issued a performance test report on the end-to-end DCI solution using Infinera's Cloud Xpress optical DCI transport platform and Arista's 7280 programmable switching platform.

From Infinera 6 Nov 2015

CenturyLink Fiber Connectivity Now at Five Additional CyrusOne Data Centers

CenturyLink, Inc. and CyrusOne today announced new CenturyLink fiber connectivity at five additional CyrusOne data centers. With this fiber network expansion, there are now 12 CyrusOne U.S. data center locations directly connected to CenturyLink's robust 250,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 300,000-route-mile international transport network.

31 Oct 2015

Lite Access Successfully Completes Trial Fiber-to-the-Home Deployment for TELUS in Powell River

LITE ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a trial Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment for TELUS Corporation for 97 units in Powell River, British Columbia. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, DSG Communications, utilized its best-in-class air-blown fibre, microduct and micro-trenching solutions to ensure seamless connectivity from the backbone direct to customer premises with minimum disruption to the surroundings and residents of Powell River during the project.

20 Oct 2015

Twisting' Data Could Increase Data Speeds of Optical Fibers

In the latest advance to boost the speed of the Internet, a research team including, the City College of New York, University of Southern California, University of Glasgow, and Corning Incorporated, has demonstrated a way to increase the data speeds of optical fibers - considered the Internet's backbone.

19 Oct 2015

EPFL Researchers Produce Two-Micron Lasers Using Optical Fibre

Lasers with a wavelength of two microns could move the boundaries of surgery and molecule detection. Researchers at EPFL have managed to generate such lasers using a simple and inexpensive method.

12 Oct 2015

ECOC 2015: Viavi to Demonstrate Latest Innovations in Optical Communications

Viavi Solutions today announced that it will highlight its latest solutions that enable and accelerate quality optical communications networks and services during the 41st European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) at Fiera Valencia in Valencia, Spain, Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, booth #100.

29 Sep 2015

Pittcon Announces Sanford Asher, Chemistry Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, as Recipient of the 2016 Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award

Pittcon and its sponsoring society, The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) are pleased to announce Sanford Asher as the recipient of the 2016 SACP Award.

28 Sep 2015

GigOptix to Showcase Live Demo Using 100Gbps Short Reach Chipset with New 28Gbps Quad CMOS CDR

GigOptix, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced high speed semiconductor components for use in long-haul, metro, Cloud connectivity, data centers, consumer electronics links and interactive applications, through optical and wireless communications networks today announced that it will showcase a live demo utilizing its 3rd generation 100Gbps Short Reach Chipset with its new 28Gbps Quad CMOS CDR.

28 Sep 2015

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics