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Transmission
NeoPhotonics sampling 400ZR ClearLight OSFP coherent optical transceivers for data center interconnect
The OSFP module is the second 400ZR optical transceiver the company has announced in the past week, following the public debut of the 400ZR ClearLight CFP2-DCO.
Network Automation
Equinix agrees to buy Packet for bare metal automation expertise
Equinix says the addition of Packet’s expertise and platform will help its enterprise customers more easily deploy hybrid multicloud architectures on its Platform Equinix, the company’s data center and interconnection platform.
Components
OptoNest offers MPO splitter configured as LC to MPO fiber connectors
OptoNest is targeting the splitter at fiber to the home (FTTH) and 5G network applications.
High-Speed Networks
Rosenberger OSI installs OM4 multimode fiber network for German utility TenneT
The effort saw Rosenberger OSI upgrade TenneT’s control room with workstations and training workplaces linked via OM4 multimode fiber.
Network Test
VIAVI partners with Ingram Micro for fiber and cable network test technology distribution
Viavi Solutions Inc. says it has reached an agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. for U.S. distribution of some of the former’s test instruments for fiber and cable MSO networks as well as performance management offerings for enterprise networks
High-Speed Networks
Osprey Communications plans fiber network from Northern Virginia to Nashville
Osprey Communications, LLC and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have announced an agreement that will see Osprey build a fiber-optic network across Virginia using rights-of-way provided via VDOT’s Fiber Optic Resource Sharing program.
FTTH/B
UK regulator Ofcom proposes support of copper-to-fiber transition
Ofcom, the UK’s regulatory authority, has opened for comment a set of proposals that the regulators believe will further spark fiber deployment.
Data Center Interconnectivity
GPX India chooses Nokia for data center interconnect
The DCI connection, implemented by a licensed service provider GPX did not identify, leverages optical transmission systems from Nokia that can support as much as 10-Tbps connectivity.
Transmission
KDPOF to demo 25-Gbps automotive plastic optic fiber network
The technology behind the demonstration could be suitable for consideration by IEEE standards makers, says the company.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Atlantic Broadband to buy Thames Valley Communications
The deal to acquire the Southeastern Connecticut service provider is expected to close within the next three months, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Transmission
Cisco’s Peter Jones new Ethernet Alliance chairman
The Ethernet Alliance also announced that it will host a Technology Exploration Forum (TEF) April 15, 2020 in Santa Clara, CA, under the title “TEF 2020: The Next Ethernet Rate.”
FTTH/B
KCOM to expand FTTP footprint beyond Hull, UK
The move comes in the wake of the company’s acquisition by MEIF 6 Fibre Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6 SCSp, last August.
Data Center
Equinix closes purchase of three Mexican data centers
The data centers offer a combined total of about 115,000 square feet of colocation space as well as enough power capacity to lead Equinix to assert it is now one of the largest network-neutral data center operators in the country.
Companies
Weiming Li new president and CEO at Source Photonics
Optical transceiver and component vendor Source Photonics has named Weiming Li, former general manager of Source Photonics China, as its new president and CEO effective immediately. He replaces the resigning Doug Wright as CEO.
