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Cignal AI forecasts that line systems will overtake pluggable optics in scale-across spending in 2028.

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This editorial webinar will bring together industry experts to examine the current state of co-packaged optics, the technical and economic challenges still facing adoption, and...
Nov. 18, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how data centers are designed. As AI factories evolve from clusters of thousands of GPUs to infrastructures supporting hundreds...
Oct. 16, 2026
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As bandwidth doubles and PAM4 enters the PCIe ecosystem, calibration, link training, signal integrity, and error analysis become increasingly critical—and the path toward PCIe...
Oct. 15, 2026
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This webinar will provide insights into new deployment and technological trends for fiber and fiber connectors.
Oct. 13, 2026

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To reach next-gen AI, hyperscalers need to address three fundamental challenges: enabling high bandwidth, enabling lower power, and running at production scale. Marvell notes ...
Oct. 17, 2026
Lightwave celebrated the honorees of our Diamond Technology Reviews during the recent TechExpo26 show in Atlanta. In other news, Zhone beefs up its optical LAN capabilities via...
Oct. 9, 2026

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The cable MSO says the changes are part of what Nick Jeffery, Spectrum's Chief Operating Officer, calls a way to create a simpler, flatter operating structure.
Oct. 15, 2026
Lightcurve, Bigleaf Networks, GoNetspeed, Kinetic, Rightfiber, and Xfinity are all expanding their broadband reach through public and private funding sources.
Oct. 5, 2026
Broadband Pulse
The Cable Tech Expo, being held this week in Atlanta, will highlight the importance of not just technology, but also how discussions can drive growth for both large and regional...
Sept. 28, 2026
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The service provider’s platform, which continues to be adopted by a range of enterprises, could resonate with enterprises looking for cost effective alternatives to enhance cellular...
Sept. 28, 2026

Earnings

A new Synergy report found that AI is driving accelerated growth forecasts, with leading hyperscale and neocloud companies struggling to keep up with burgeoning demand.
Oct. 13, 2026
With a large customer backlog, Ciena CEO Gary Smith is confident it has the right recipe for new provider and data center demands. Meanwhile, Astound’s new CEO Ettienne ...
Sept. 25, 2026
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The optical vendor is seeing strong customer demand and a backlog it expects to grow even faster in the fourth quarter.
Sept. 22, 2026
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The service provider’s transition to bulk is driving up new broadband and video subscriber additions.
Sept. 21, 2026

Test

With the return of Diamond Technology Reviews, Lightwave again recognizes innovation in broadband communications, video transmission, and related technologies that are changing...
Sept. 30, 2026
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VeEX's RFTS-400 is a third-generation modular Remote Fiber Test System designed to continuously monitor fiber optic network integrity, locate degradations, and reduce repair times...
Sept. 30, 2026
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The VeEX WX90 Wi-Fi Expert Test Toolkit is a handheld device for technicians to install, test, and troubleshoot modern wireless networks.
Sept. 30, 2026
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VeEX's PX92 10G PON Analyzer and Multi-Gigabit Service QoE Test Set combines PON analysis, Optical Network Terminal (ONT) emulation, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi QoE testing in a compact...
Sept. 30, 2026

Network Automation

The new initiative is designed to help improve the consumer broadband experience.
Sept. 19, 2023
The combination of Render Networks’ geospatial network construction platform with VETRO’s cloud-native fiber network planning and management system will accelerate customer connections...
June 26, 2023
The company expects to deliver an end-to-end equipment line for disaggregated communication networks.
May 22, 2023
TR-489 “Authentication of an ONU and selection of eOMCI or vOMCI” will offer system integrators, network operators, and equipment manufacturers a clear framework to accelerate...
May 18, 2023