Centre for Ultrahigh Bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems

Arelion First to Deploy Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Bright Optical Modules in Global Production IP Backbone

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelion has today announced that it has taken another landmark step in con­­­­­­­­­­verging its IP and optical layers as the first global network to deploy Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Bright Optical Modules in its production #1 ranked IP backbone. The first regional reach deployment spans 675 kilometers between Stockholm and Copenhagen, over third-party Optical Open Line System (O-OLS).

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  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelion has today announced that it has taken another landmark step in con­­­­­­­­­­verging its IP and optical layers as the first global network to deploy Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Bright Optical Modules in its production #1 ranked IP backbone.
  • Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Bright Optical Modules, with greater than +1 dBm transmit power, substantially simplify integration with brownfield and greenfield deployments.
  • Together, we are helping Arelion achieve impressive cost savings and greater efficiency with Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Bright Optical Modules," said Bill Gartner, SVP and General Manager, Optical Systems and Optics, Cisco.
  • The deployment of Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Bright Optical Modules will ensure cost-effective, high-performance connectivity for our customers and help us grow our network in scale as we continue to connect the world.

Arelion Doubles Capacity on Ashburn-Atlanta Route with Infinera’s L-band Technology

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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This upgrade doubles capacity per fiber pair, marking Arelion’s first route with active L-band capacity in service.

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  • This upgrade doubles capacity per fiber pair, marking Arelion’s first route with active L-band capacity in service.
  • Arelion can now bring more capacity to market on a continent where long-distance fiber is in short supply in many regions, helping Arelion continue to meet the capacity requirements of its service provider, content provider, and enterprise customers.
  • Infinera FlexILS seamlessly doubles fiber capacity through L-band expansion from the adjacent C-band without impacting service or operational quality.
  • “We’re seeing significant demand for additional capacity from our customers along this high-traffic route as these tech hubs grow rapidly,” said Georgios Tologlou, Senior Network Architect, Arelion.

Arelion Completes First Multi-Vendor, Multi-Layer Field Trial Using Acacia Bright 400ZR+ Modules and Cisco Routers

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier) announced that it has taken the next step in converging its IP and optical networking layers through a series of trials conducted with Acacia and Cisco over multiple, third-party, open line systems. On a live fiber route with existing ROADM infrastructure between Hamburg and Copenhagen, Arelion successfully leveraged Acacia Bright 400ZR+ QSFP-DD coherent modules with greater than +1 dBm transmit power between Cisco 8000 and NCS 5700 router platforms. The trial demonstrated the seamless integration of Routed Optical Networking with DWDM transponders carrying wavelength services.

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  • On a live fiber route with existing ROADM infrastructure between Hamburg and Copenhagen, Arelion successfully leveraged Acacia Bright 400ZR+ QSFP-DD coherent modules with greater than +1 dBm transmit power between Cisco 8000 and NCS 5700 router platforms.
  • The trial demonstrated the seamless integration of Routed Optical Networking with DWDM transponders carrying wavelength services.
  • Acacia's Bright 400ZR+ pluggable coherent optical modules can plug into Cisco routers, enabling Arelion's further adoption of the simpler and more scalable architecture of Routed Optical Networking, combining innovations in silicon, optics and routing systems.
  • Through this demonstration of 400G coherent connections, Arelion has also demonstrated the interworking on brownfield long-haul applications built with third-party optical line systems.

Cisco and Loop Capital Host a Tech Talk on Cisco's Optical Business

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet.

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  • Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet.
  • Cisco inspires new possibilities by reimagining your applications, securing your data, transforming your infrastructure, and empowering your teams for a global and inclusive future.
  • Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.
  • The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION IN SILICON PHOTONICS SOLUTIONS AND COLLABORATES WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ADVANCE A NEW ERA OF MORE IN THE DATA CENTER

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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"We're working closely with GlobalFoundries to design high-bandwidth, low-power optical interconnects for some of our leading-edge data center products.

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  • "We're working closely with GlobalFoundries to design high-bandwidth, low-power optical interconnects for some of our leading-edge data center products.
  • NVIDIA interconnect solutions manufactured with the monolithic GF Fotonix platform will boost high performance computing and AI applications, enabling breakthrough advances."
  • "GlobalFoundries offers the features in its silicon photonics platform that can be leveraged to scale communications to the next level."
  • GF is the only pure-play foundry with a 300mm monolithic silicon photonics solution that has demonstrated the industry's highest data rate per fiber (0.5Tbps/fiber).

Infinera Strengthens Executive Leadership Team to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth in New Era of Open Optical Networking

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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The shift to open optical networks represents an unprecedented opportunity for Infinera with our differentiated, high-performance solutions and vertically integrated capabilities, said David Heard, Infinera CEO.

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  • The shift to open optical networks represents an unprecedented opportunity for Infinera with our differentiated, high-performance solutions and vertically integrated capabilities, said David Heard, Infinera CEO.
  • Im thrilled to welcome these talented industry veterans to our team as we strategically align the organization to scale and accelerate toward the next phase of Infineras growth and innovation.
  • A passionate leader, Ron will bring exceptionally deep optical and IP networking experience and expertise to his role, which he will assume in September.
  • Azmina Somani, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Optical Modules & Coherent Solutions Group responsible for optical modules and coherent solutions engineering.

Global Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Report 2021-2027: Need to Move Data at the Speed of Light? What's Better Than Using Infrared Light for Data Transfer

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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DUBLIN, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • What's Better Than Using Infrared Light for Data Transfer.
  • Photons are capable of travelling at the speed of light and moving through various materials without any loss.
  • Integrated photonics may feature a very high frequency range to allow high data throughput in an energy efficient manner.