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800G is poised to drive the future of our collective digital infrastructure. However, this comes with growing pains. Read this to discover how to overcome these challenges along with new opportunities this creates for the optical industry. #800g https://bit.ly/3FAyXJf

Sean Buckley covers AI-related data center switch sales, AT&T's 1.6 Tbps test, Zayo Group's acquisition of Crown Castle's fiber business, and more in this week's Friday 5. Check it out on Lightwave+BTR: https://bit.ly/4hqmu84

Lightwave+BTR Webinar: Metro Networks Evolutions ?? March 25, 2025 | ?? 1:00 PM ET Join experts from EXFO and Ekinops in this webinar that will review the evolving metro-centric requirements and the technologies emerging to meet them. Topics include: ?? Evolution of transceivers to coherent technology ?? How to implement coherent technologies, flexible line systems, and management tools ?? Transforming the metro edge and transport core network Speakers: Harald Bock, Ekinops Chief Product Officer and Francois Marcotte, EXFO Subject Matter Expert. ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/3XsTPrZ

The call for higher-speed 800G optical technology is emerging. Download our latest On Topic eBook: "Filling Coverage Gaps, Enhancing Public Safety," to learn more about the new opportunities and challenges the optical industry faces as they migrate to 800G and beyond. https://bit.ly/3D3ETcL

Lightwave+BTR Webinar: AI and Network Convergence: Transforming Global Connectivity ?? April 8, 2025 | ?? 1:00 PM ET In today’s hyperconnected world, rolling out and managing profitable, high-performance networks for access and transport will require innovative architectural approaches. The convergence of IP and optical delivers the outcomes service providers need to simplify operations, increase flexibility, reduce costs, and deliver differentiated services. This session will cover the current challenges, future advances, and how network operators can: ?? Benefit from converging IP and Optical, including significant OpEx and CapEx savings ?? Provide cost-effective last mile access that can scale to business and residential subscriber bandwidth demands leveraging optics convergence ?? Prepare for the massive AI bandwidth demands across the network Speakers: Bill Gartner, Cisco Systems SVP/GM Optical Systems and Optics, and Jeff Heynen, Dell'Oro Group Vice President. ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/43E1jfp

The cable MSO WOW! passed over 11,000 new locations at the end of the fourth quarter, including 9,300 extra homes in Greenfield markets and 2,300 additional homes in Edge-out projects. Read more on Lightwave+BTR: https://bit.ly/41TRhnV WOW! Internet, TV, & Phone

Lightwave+BTR Webinar: Unveiling the Synergy Between AI and Optical Networking ?? April 10, 2025 | ?? 1:00 PM ET Join us for a discussion with industry experts on the intersection of AI and optics. This panel will explore key industry trends and address the challenges optical networking companies face as they develop the technology powering the AI revolution. Speakers: Matt Adams, VIAVI Solutions Senior Product Manager; Todd Haugen, Enablence Technologies CEO; David Calhoun, Belden Inc. / Precision Optical Technologies, Inc. Technologies Technical Director of Advanced Engineering; Terry Thorn, Ayar Labs Vice President of Commercial Operations; and Darius Bunandar, Lightmatter Founder and Chief Scientist. ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/4iNV7FU

Lightwave+BTR Webinar: AI and Network Convergence: Transforming Global Connectivity ?? April 8, 2025 | ?? 1:00 PM ET In today’s hyperconnected world, rolling out and managing profitable, high-performance networks for access and transport will require innovative architectural approaches. The convergence of IP and optical delivers the outcomes service providers need to simplify operations, increase flexibility, reduce costs, and deliver differentiated services. This session will cover the current challenges, future advances, and how network operators can: ?? Benefit from converging IP and Optical, including significant OpEx and CapEx savings ?? Provide cost-effective last mile access that can scale to business and residential subscriber bandwidth demands leveraging optics convergence ?? Prepare for the massive AI bandwidth demands across the network Speakers: Bill Gartner, Cisco Systems SVP/GM Optical Systems and Optics, and Jeff Heynen, Dell'Oro Group Vice President. ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/43E1jfp

In the latest issue of Building Broadband, we’re tracking new broadband deployments from Fidium Fiber, Fybe, GoNetspeed, HyperFiber, IQ Fiber, Metronet, Surf Internet, unWired Broadband, and Visionary Broadband. Read more on Lightwave+BTR: https://bit.ly/4hv3dSQ

Lightwave+BTR Webinar: Metro Networks Evolutions ?? March 25, 2025 | ?? 1:00 PM ET Join experts from EXFO and Ekinops in this webinar that will review the evolving metro-centric requirements and the technologies emerging to meet them. Topics include: ?? Evolution of transceivers to coherent technology ?? How to implement coherent technologies, flexible line systems, and management tools ?? Transforming the metro edge and transport core network Speakers: Harald Bock, Ekinops Chief Product Officer and Francois Marcotte, EXFO Subject Matter Expert. ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/3XsTPrZ