LU-CIX will enable connectivity of up to 400Gb/s to its national internet exchange backbone.
A new implementation agreement for low-power consumption will see small modules push technological barriers, finds Andy Extance
Verizon has completed a successful field trial delivering live 400Gb/s Ethernet traffic on a single wavelength between MPLS Core routers over its packet-optical network.
The trial demonstrated the interoperability between equipment from two different suppliers – Ciena and Juniper – alongside the capability to quadruple the typical capacity carried on one wavelength.
The influence of cloud and hyperscale data centre providers like Facebook, Google and Microsoft on the optical components industry is going to deepen, according to speakers at OFC 2017.
Creating an invisible network is the next step in connectivity, so it is important to put quality, rather than speed at the heart of broadband experience, says Robin Mersh
The right combination of training and tools will help to future-proof fibre reliability, says Jay Tourigny
Ray O’Connor argues that wireless and fibre should be considered complementary, rather than in competition
Keely Portway takes a look at the next generation of bend-improved fibres, and how they can be best used to future-proof networks
There are many challenges to overcome to provide quick and efficient characterisation of photonic integrated circuits, finds Andy Extance
