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Deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews extended to November 22
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MEF to offer MEF 3.0 SD-WAN Certification Program
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Infinera unveils EMXP-XH800 X-haul-optimized packet optical switch for Time-Sensitive Networking applications
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conova deploys ADVA open line system for data center interconnect
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MetroNet selects Connected2Fiber’s The Connected World platform to boost wholesale services
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MetroNet selects Connected2Fiber’s The Connected World platform to boost wholesale services
Optical Tech
Deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews extended to November 22
Electronics
Broadcom sampling BCM68650 10G PON OLT MAC family
Network Automation
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MEF to offer MEF 3.0 SD-WAN Certification Program
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MetroNet selects Connected2Fiber’s The Connected World platform to boost wholesale services
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Deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews extended to November 22
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conova deploys ADVA open line system for data center interconnect
Data Center
Netnod adds 400GbE ports to two internet exchanges
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Equinix building third IBX data center in Warsaw
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Infinera unveils EMXP-XH800 X-haul-optimized packet optical switch for Time-Sensitive Networking applications
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Telefónica rolls out Telecom Infra Project’s Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway
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Deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews extended to November 22
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Anritsu offers 116-Gbps PAM4 error detection via MP1900A
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Deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews extended to November 22
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Broadcom reacquires optical transceiver assets from Foxconn
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NTT Electronics offers TIP Goldstone open source OS for disaggregated coherent transponders
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Huawei receives third Temporary General License from Commerce Department
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Broadcom reacquires optical transceiver assets from Foxconn
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Telefónica rolls out Telecom Infra Project’s Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway
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