- In November 2021, Lumentum (US) acquired NeoPhotonics Corporation, expanding its portfolio in the growing optical components market for cloud and telecom network infrastructure, valued at over USD 10 billion. This acquisition bolstered Lumentum's capabilities and market presence in high-demand optical technologies and solutions
- In July 2021, Furukawa Electric partnered with Fujitsu Optical Components Limited, a leading producer of wiring devices. This collaboration focused on delivering optical devices for digital coherent systems, specifically targeting the transceiver needs of customers in the high-demand Asia region, enhancing their market reach and product offerings
- In January 2021, Fujitsu Network Communications teamed up with HFR Networks to launch the first 25G smart tunable optics as part of their flexiHaul solutions. This partnership aims to provide flexible, cost-effective solutions and enhance open communication, capital structure, and network efficiency across various radio technologies and vendors



