Startup 100G coherent module vendor Acacia Communications has come out of stealth mode to discuss its product. Competitors such as Oclaro say their 100G modules are ready to ship. But will these suppliers and others find much of an addressable market given the success several 100G systems vendors have had without them? Andrew Schmitt, principal analyst for optical at Infonetics Research, offers his opinions in this interview at ECOC 2012 with Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy.
Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher
Stephen Hardy has covered fiber optics for more than 15 years, and communications and technology for more than 30 years. He is responsible for establishing and executing Lightwave's editorial strategy across its digital magazine, website, newsletters, research and other information products. He has won multiple awards for his writing.
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- Contributing editorial material to the Web site or digital magazine
- The direction of a digital magazine issue, staff-written article, or event
- Lightwave editorial attendance at industry events
- Arranging a visit to Lightwave's offices
- Coverage of announcements
- General questions of an editorial nature