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    Lumen transmits 1.2 Tbps wavelength service over 3K km network

    March 27, 2025
    The trial, which leveraged Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, address the needs of hyperscalers and enterprises to address AI and next-generation applications.

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    Relativity Networks and Prysmian hollow core fiber (HCF) manufacturing partnership targets data center opportunities

    March 24, 2025
    The partnership will focus on scaling the production of Relativity’s fiber products.
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    Comcast expands Janus initiative with DriveNets’ Network Cloud solution

    March 24, 2025
    Surging customer data consumption is driving Comcast to virtualize its core network.
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    US Conec and SANWA Technologies strike VSFF connector licensing agreement

    March 24, 2025
    The two vendors will multisource and develop MDC and MMC connector solutions.
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    Zayo scales with Crown Castle fiber deal

    March 21, 2025
    Zayo is beefing up its fiber and wavelength capabilities via its pending acquisition of Crown Castle’s fiber business. Meanwhile, AT&T tests 1.6 Tbps and WOW! ramps ...
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    Lumentum advances AI networking via NVIDIA Silicon Photonics Ecosystem pact

    March 20, 2025
    The photonic component provider’s indium phosphide lasers can be adapted to enable new AI infrastructure options.