Friday 5 video for August 23, 2019

Aug 23rd, 2019

He's back! Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy reviews the top stories over the past two weeks. There was good news and bad news from the market research community, Ethernet technology vendors get along real well, and then there's this whole thing with China...


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Inphi to buy eSilicon for custom electro-optics
eSilicon provides complex FinFET ASICs, market-specific IP platforms, and 2.5D packaging products. The deal does not include eSilicon’s embedded memory IP (SRAM, TCAM, and multi-port memory compiler) and interface IP (HBM and HBI) lines.
Nov 11th, 2019
LightCounting suggests that optical transceiver sales growth could return to a 15% CAGR next year -- provided a few conditions are met.
LightCounting foresees return to optical transceiver sales growth
The market research firm states in its “October 2019 Optical Communications Market Forecast Report” that it expects to see revenues rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from 2020 through 2024.
Nov 7th, 2019
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Connected2Fiber garners funding from Silicon Valley Bank
The company says it will use the funds to accelerate growth, enhance product offerings, and expand into new markets.
Nov 5th, 2019
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Anixter accepts takeover bid – but will solicit better offers
The board of directors at Anixter International Inc. has accepted a takeover bid from an affiliate of private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The agreement includes a 40-day window during which the board can solicit a superior bid.
Nov 4th, 2019
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Hengtong to buy Huawei Marine Networks
HC2 Holdings says its Global Marine Group has agreed to sell its 49% stake in Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd. to Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd. HC2 says Hengtong also will buy Huawei's share.
Nov 4th, 2019
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Corning reiterates lowered 2019 expectations for Optical Communications business
The company said it will idle production capacity and pace capital projects within the business segment as a result.
Oct 30th, 2019
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Digital Realty to acquire Interxion in colocation/data center services consolidation
Digital Realty supplies data center, colocation, and interconnection services to customers in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions. Interxion provides carrier- and cloud-neutral colocation data center services in Europe.
Oct 30th, 2019
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AT&T strikes deal with Elliott Management, announces three-year financial guidance, capital allocation plan
The plan includes aggressive debt reduction, monetization of non-core assets, and a promise of “no major acquisitions.”
Oct 28th, 2019
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Prysmian to sell Draka Fileca to Carlisle Companies
Draka Fileca provides cabling and connectivity products for harsh environments, including aerospace, space, and defense applications.
Oct 22nd, 2019
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There are now more than 500 hyperscale data centers worldwide: Synergy Research
The number has tripled since the beginning of 2013, with the builds in the Europe/Middle East/Asia (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific regions showing the most current growth.
Oct 22nd, 2019
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KKR buys majority stake in UK FTTP network operator Hyperoptic
Hyperoptic management, who will remain in place, expect KKR to back its plans to expand its fiber to the premises (FTTP) footprint to 2 million homes by 2021 and 5 million by 2024.
Oct 15th, 2019
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AT&T to sell operations in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands to Liberty Latin America
Liberty Latin America will acquire network assets, including spectrum; real estate and leases; customers, including 1.1 million wireless subscribers; and contracts.
Oct 10th, 2019
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HUBER+SUHNER adds to broadband network business with BKtel Group acquisition
BKtel develops, manufactures, and deploys active and passive components for broadband networks, particularly fiber to the home (FTTH), hybrid fiber/coax (HFC), and distributed access architecture (DAA).
Oct 10th, 2019
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XGS-PON, DOCSIS 3.1 gear lead 2Q19 increase in worldwide broadband access equipment sales: Dell'Oro Group
Sales of broadband access equipment worldwide increased 3% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2019, says Dell'Oro Group.
Oct 3rd, 2019