PODCAST: Lightwave OFC podcast show daily--Day 2

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In the second episode of the OFC 2026 show daily podcast, we're tracking key trends during the show. 

During the second day, we looked at various issues, including: 

  • Rising data center CapEx
  • Ciena, Cisco and Nokia unveil new multi-rail optical solutions
  • Lightwave’s event: Scaling the AI Data Center: Optical Technologies Redefining Data Center Interconnection

Tune in each day during OFC 2026 for more insights on the optical industry's key trade show. 

About the Podcast 
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address key issues affecting the optical and broadband industries. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at www.broadbandpulse.podbean.com/.

About the Author

Sean Buckley

Sean is responsible for establishing and executing the editorial strategy of Lightwave across its website, email newsletters, events, and other information products.

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