- In October 2023, ZTE Corporation, a leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, unveiled the ZXA10 C600E, a Tbit-level deterministic all-optical access platform, at the Network X exhibition in Paris, France. This platform aims to drive innovation in Fiber to the X (FTTx) services, enhancing the growth of global optical fiber technology
- In February 2023, Nokia introduced the PSE-6s, a sixth-generation super-coherent photonic service engine that lowers network power consumption by 60%. This product features a unique chip-to-chip interface, enabling deployment in pairs for the industry's first 2.4Tb/s coherent transport solution, promising a significant improvement in optical network efficiency
- In June 2023, ADVA Optical Networking received a major order from a European telecommunications service provider for its XGS-PON coherent optical transport portfolio. The order includes the FSP 3000 XGS-PON transponders and the A1000 coherent optical network manager, enhancing the provider's capabilities to meet growing demand for high-speed, reliable broadband services
- In June 2023, Nokia completed the acquisition of Adtran, a provider of optical networking solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Nokia's position in the global coherent optical equipment market, expanding its portfolio and allowing the company to offer a broader range of solutions for optical networks, further enhancing its competitive edge
- In March 2021, Cisco finalized its acquisition of Acacia Communications, a Massachusetts-based firm specializing in high-speed optical interconnect technologies. This acquisition enables Cisco to enhance its offerings in data center, metro, regional, long-haul, and submarine networks, providing an expanded portfolio of optical solutions to address the increasing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity
- In August 2020, Windstream and Ciena announced a partnership where Windstream will utilize Ciena’s photonic, coherent optical, and intelligent software platforms to develop its National Converged Optical Network. This network will help meet the rising bandwidth demands driven by remote work, cloud computing, video streaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications in the digital era
- In May 2020, Nokia introduced its WaveFabric Elements optical range, designed for the growing demands of 5G and cloud environments. The portfolio includes photonic chips, devices, and subsystems, such as the Photonic Service Engine V, a fifth-generation coherent digital signal processor, enabling efficient, high-capacity optical networks to support next-gen technologies such as 5G
