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OIF at #OFC25: Where Interoperability Becomes Reality! 35 member companies. One vision: Seamless multi-vendor integration driving high-performance, energy-efficient networks for AI and beyond. We're bringing the future of networking to San Francisco April 1-3! Visit OIF in booth #5745 to see: ??the latest 800G technology in the pluggable coherent optics demonstration ??a live Common Electrical I/O (CEI)-448G, 224G and 112G demo advancing next-gen data center connectivity ??Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) plug-and-play interoperability ??Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) and co-packaging solutions for AI compute and external laser integration Join our expert panels on coherent optics, AI networking and what's beyond 200 Gb/s signaling! More info here: https://lnkd.in/ekc5CWaB #Interoperability #OpticalNetworking #AI #Connectivity #Innovation #OIForum #OFC25

OIF at #OFC25: Where Interoperability Becomes Reality! 35 member companies. One vision: Seamless multi-vendor integration driving high-performance, energy-efficient networks for AI and beyond. We're bringing the future of networking to San Francisco April 1-3! Visit OIF in booth #5745 to see: ??the latest 800G technology in the pluggable coherent optics demonstration ??a live Common Electrical I/O (CEI)-448G, 224G and 112G demo advancing next-gen data center connectivity ??Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) plug-and-play interoperability ??Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) and co-packaging solutions for AI compute and external laser integration Join our expert panels on coherent optics, AI networking and what's beyond 200 Gb/s signaling! More info here: https://lnkd.in/ekc5CWaB #Interoperability #OpticalNetworking #AI #Connectivity #Innovation #OIForum #OFC25

Registration is OPEN for OIF’s workshop: “Addressing the Next Rate Challenges: 448Gbps Signaling for AI” Join industry leaders as they tackle the transition to 400G/lane interconnects—a critical enabler for next-gen AI & ML applications. Hosted by OIF , where interoperability work gets done, and co-sponsored by Ethernet Alliance, Open Compute Project Foundation, SNIA, Ultra Ethernet Consortium and UALink Consortium, this two-day workshop will bring together key players from hyperscalers, system vendors, semiconductor companies, optics manufacturers, electrical and optical interconnect and channel suppliers plus test and measurement vendors. ?? April 15-16, 2025 ?? Hilton Santa Clara, Silicon Valley ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3fcxyeK ? More information here: https://lnkd.in/ekAGXiNK Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of high-speed networking! #OIF #AI #Networking #448Gbps

Join OIF now for the latest CMIS webinar...webex details are here: https://lnkd.in/ea5gW6ph

?? The demand for faster, more efficient optical networks is skyrocketing—AI, high-speed data and evolving interconnect needs are shaping the industry's future. OIF is leading the charge! At our Q1 2025 meeting in San Diego, we announced the following: - New High-Density Connector Project – Addressing critical scalability & performance challenges. - CMIS Versatile Control Set (VCS) IA – Enabling advanced signal integrity with seamless compatibility. - New White Papers – Tackling digital twin optical networks & data center storage coordination. - Industry Insights – Guest speaker Alan Weckel, 650 Group, LLC shared key trends on AI-driven infrastructure. ?? Stay ahead of the curve with OIF! #OpticalNetworking #AI #Interconnects #OIF #Innovation ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTSxGNfa

Join Us THIS WEDNESDAY for @OIF's Next CMIS Tutorial! ?? March 5th – A free Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) Tutorial Webinar Series from OIF continues with an in-depth look at Versatile Control Set (VCS). ?? Speaker: Luz Osorio, Ciena ?? No Registration Required This session is a must-attend for engineers, developers and industry professionals looking to expand their expertise on VCS and its role in CMIS. ?? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ea5gW6ph #OIF #CMIS #FreeWebinar #NetworkingInnovation #IndustryLeadership

? FINAL REMINDER - Time is running out!! Submission Deadline for OIF ’s 448Gbps Signaling for AI Workshop is TODAY! ? The deadline to submit your presentation proposal for OIF’s 448Gbps Signaling for AI Workshop is Wednesday, February 19, by 5 PM PT. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of high-speed interconnects and contribute to key discussions on AI, ML and hyperscale networking. ?? Workshop Dates: April 15-16, 2025 ?? Location: Santa Clara, CA ?? Submit your proposal: [email protected] Join OIF and co-sponsors Ethernet Alliance, SNIA, Open Compute Project Foundation, Ultra Ethernet Consortium and Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium (UALink) as we drive consensus, standardization and innovation in 448Gbps signaling. #OIF #448G #400Gbps #AI #ML #Interconnects #DataCenters #Networking

???Deadline Extended to Submit A Presentation Proposal?for OIF 's?448Gbps Signaling for AI Workshop The future of high-speed interconnects is taking shape, and you still have time to be part of the conversation! OIF's?448Gbps Signaling for AI Workshop, April 15-16, Santa Clara, CA,?is bringing together industry leaders to tackle the next-gen challenges of AI, ML?and hyperscale networking. https://lnkd.in/e3fcxyeK ???New Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 19 (by 5pm PT) ???Submit your proposal:?[email protected] Join OIF and co-sponsors Ethernet Alliance, SNIA, Open Compute Project Foundation, Ultra Ethernet Consortium?and Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium (UALink)?as we drive consensus, standardization and innovation in 448Gbps signaling. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to this important conversation! #OIF #448G #400Gbps #AI #ML #Interconnects #DataCenters #Networking ?

Big thanks to Alan Weckel from 650 Group, LLC for sharing valuable insights with OIF members at our Q1 meeting here in San Diego! Alan’s expertise in market trends, industry knowledge and data-driven perspective continue to help shape strategic decisions across our industry. We appreciate his time and look forward to more conversations ahead! #Networking #AI #MarketTrends #SanDiego #IndustryInsights #650Group

?? OIF is leading the way in interoperability at OFC Conference 2025! ?? With 35 member companies coming together, OIF’s live demo at #OFC2025 will showcase groundbreaking solutions driving performance, efficiency and capacity in future-oriented data centers, AI/ML and disaggregated systems. ?? 800ZR, 400ZR, OpenZR+ and Multi-Span Optics – Advancing multi-vendor interoperability in high-capacity, long-distance networks ?? Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) and Co-Packaging – Enabling sustainable, energy-efficient data center interconnects ?? Common Electrical I/O (CEI) CEI-448G, CEI-224G, CEI-112G – Powering next-gen systems with cutting-edge electrical interfaces ?? Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) – Standardizing device management for seamless scalability These technologies are laying the foundation for hyperscalers to scale AI networks across interconnected data centers. ??? “OIF is focused on driving innovation and collaboration to meet the demands of hyperscalers and stakeholders in the evolving data center ecosystem," said Michael Klempa, OIF Board and Physical & Link Layer Interoperability Working Group Chair (Alphawave Semi). ?? See it live in Booth #5745 at OFC 2025 ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eH7xnibx #OIF #Interoperability #DataCenters #AI #OFC2025 #Networking #Innovation #Hyperscalers