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Molex Ramps Production of 400G ZR QSFP-DD Coherent Optical Transceivers to Meet Demands for Next-Generation Data Center Interconnect Networking

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

LISLE, Ill., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Molex , a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, is ramping production of its commercially available 400G ZR QSFP-DD pluggable coherent optical transceivers to support ever-increasing demands for advanced Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions.

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  • LISLE, Ill., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Molex , a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, is ramping production of its commercially available 400G ZR QSFP-DD pluggable coherent optical transceivers to support ever-increasing demands for advanced Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions.
  • "By ramping commercialization and production of the 400G ZR product line, we can enable mega-cloud data center operators to better address a vast range of high-density, bandwidth-intensive applications."
  • With Molex's 400G ZR QSFP-DD coherent optical transceivers, operators can connect data centers within a region, enabling them to function as a single data center without the need for a separate transport box.
  • Designed in compliance with the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) 400G ZR standard, Molex's 400G ZR is among the first standards-based, pluggable coherent optical modules to be commercially available in volume.

OIF Members Demonstrate How Interoperability Accelerates Solutions for Today’s and Future Global Networks at OFC 2022

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

OIF , where the optical networking industrys interoperability work gets done, will host its largest demonstration of interoperable optical networking solutions to date at this years OFC 2022 in San Diego, March 8-10, 2022.

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  • OIF , where the optical networking industrys interoperability work gets done, will host its largest demonstration of interoperable optical networking solutions to date at this years OFC 2022 in San Diego, March 8-10, 2022.
  • Industry experts will also present updates on OIFs current work in many critical areas, including 400ZR/800ZR and electrical rates.
  • With demonstrations in five critical technology areas enabling the networks of today and the future, the OIF booth at OFC will showcase the intersection of innovation, interoperability and implementations, said Mike Klempa, Amphenol, and OIF Physical and Link Layer Interoperability Working Group Chair.
  • Multiple live demonstrations featuring interoperability amongst 12 participating members clearly prove the key role OIF provides as well as the developing supplier ecosystem.

NeoPhotonics Announces Sampling of Open ZR+ QSFP-DD Transceivers

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Based on NeoPhotonics world-class optical components, ultra-low noise tunable lasers and proven 400ZR design, the Open ZR+ version of the QSFP-DD uses the Marvell Deneb Coherent DSP (CDSP) to incorporate industry-standard Open Forward Error Correction (OFEC).

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  • Based on NeoPhotonics world-class optical components, ultra-low noise tunable lasers and proven 400ZR design, the Open ZR+ version of the QSFP-DD uses the Marvell Deneb Coherent DSP (CDSP) to incorporate industry-standard Open Forward Error Correction (OFEC).
  • NeoPhotonics is a contributor to the Open ZR+ Multi-Source Agreement (MSA), which defines interoperability specifications for OpenZR+.
  • By using OFEC, the rOSNR capability of NeoPhotonics transceivers is improved beyond traditional 400ZR CFEC, allowing for multiple span coverage in amplified networks.
  • Our Open ZR+ QSFP-DD transceivers combine an extended network reach and interoperable OFEC with our proven optical component and transceiver designs to address these needs.

Sumo Logic Boosts Automation to Deliver Increased Collaboration, Shorter Investigation and Response Times for Modern Security Operations

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

This is also important within a security operations center (SOC) where SOAR solutions have emerged as a necessary tool to close the investigation gap, said Dario Forte, VP and GM Security Orchestration, Sumo Logic.

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  • This is also important within a security operations center (SOC) where SOAR solutions have emerged as a necessary tool to close the investigation gap, said Dario Forte, VP and GM Security Orchestration, Sumo Logic.
  • The Sumo Logic Cloud SOAR War Room and App Central add greater efficiency and even more automation to drive the most important Security Operations activities.
  • Sumo Logic Cloud SOAR is part of the Sumo Logic Security Intelligence Suite, which includes Cloud Security Monitoring & Analytics, Audit & Compliance, and Cloud SIEM.
  • Powered by the Sumo Logic Continuous Intelligence Platform, Sumo Logic delivers modern, cloud-native solutions for modern security operations.

OIF Launches CEI-224G Framework Project White Paper for Next-Generation Data Rate Systems

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The CEI-224G framework project has resulted in a white paper summarizing the consensus findings and guidance for new OIF project starts for future CEI clauses addressing specific 224 Gbps reaches and architectures.

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  • The CEI-224G framework project has resulted in a white paper summarizing the consensus findings and guidance for new OIF project starts for future CEI clauses addressing specific 224 Gbps reaches and architectures.
  • Further, it identifies key technical challenges for next-generation systems, defines electrical interconnection applications, and discusses some of the interoperability test challenges.
  • This provides the OIF and other industry standards bodies with a common language and understanding of the development projects required for the next generation data rate systems.
  • This Framework project and its resultant white paper align OIF members and industry on many of the key hurdles.

Open Infrastructure Foundation Welcomes Six New Associate Members

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Open Infrastructure (OpenInfra) Foundation today announced six new members of its Associate Member category : ARDC (Nectar Cloud), Oregon State University, Monash University, Open Source Initiative, Telecom Paris and University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Open Infrastructure (OpenInfra) Foundation today announced six new members of its Associate Member category : ARDC (Nectar Cloud), Oregon State University, Monash University, Open Source Initiative, Telecom Paris and University of Massachusetts Amherst.
  • This Associate category of Foundation members was added by the OpenInfra Foundation board in 2021 to recognize and collaborate more closely with academic and public research institutions and non-profit organizations that use, build or sustain open infrastructure.
  • "Engagement with the Open Infrastructure community has been crucial to the success of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud, and we are excited to become an Associate Member of the OpenInfra Foundation."
  • Learn more about attendance and sponsorships: https://openinfra.dev/summit/
    The OpenInfra Foundation builds communities that write open source infrastructure software that runs in production.

OFC 2022 Exhibitors to Showcase Innovative Products, Technologies, and Interoperability Shaping Today's Optical Communications and Data Center Advancements

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

OFC, the premier international event for the latest advances in optical communications and networking, is being held 06-10 March 2022 (Exhibits open 08-10 March) at the San Diego Convention Center.

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  • OFC, the premier international event for the latest advances in optical communications and networking, is being held 06-10 March 2022 (Exhibits open 08-10 March) at the San Diego Convention Center.
  • "OFC's exhibitors are shaping the future communications networks and helping connect our world at lightning speed," said OFC General Chairs Shinji Matsuo, David Plant and Jun Shan Wey.
  • The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.
  • Follow OFC on Twitter @OFCConference , learn more at OFC Community LinkedIn , and watch highlights on OFC YouTube .

OIF Releases Co-Packaging Framework Implementation Agreement

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

OIF , the global industry forum accelerating market adoption of advanced interoperable optical networking solutions, today announced the release of a framework Implementation Agreement (IA) for co-packaging, identifying the critical co-packaged applications and their requirements and charting a path for interoperability standards.

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  • OIF , the global industry forum accelerating market adoption of advanced interoperable optical networking solutions, today announced the release of a framework Implementation Agreement (IA) for co-packaging, identifying the critical co-packaged applications and their requirements and charting a path for interoperability standards.
  • OIF is leading industry discussion on this critical dense integration technology, said Jeff Hutchins, Ranovus and OIF Board Member and PLL Working Group Co-Packaging Vice Chair.
  • This Framework document addresses many of the issues that initially challenged this new architecture and narrows the scope of achievable solutions.
  • This is precisely what OIF excels atidentifying a gap and collaborating on a path forward towards interoperability.

OFC 2022 to Showcase Live Optical and Data Networking Interoperability Demonstrations from Industry Leading Organizations

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Friday, February 11, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) , the premier international event for the latest advances in optical communications and networking, will showcase live, multivendor interoperability demonstrations of the latest optical innovations.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) , the premier international event for the latest advances in optical communications and networking, will showcase live, multivendor interoperability demonstrations of the latest optical innovations.
  • Five industry-leading organizations will host discussions and live demonstrations on breakthrough technologies and the efforts driving industry interoperability.
  • "OFC provides a robust platform for the demonstration of interoperability trends and developments in optical communications and networking that are critical to advancing the industry."
  • The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.

OFC 2022 Returns to San Diego to Showcase Optical Communications' Groundbreaking Innovations in 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Co-Packaging, Data Center Optics and Machine Learning

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

This year's Data Center Summit session will address evolving data center requirements for technologies, equipment, applications and deployment scenarios in hyperscale and enterprise.

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  • This year's Data Center Summit session will address evolving data center requirements for technologies, equipment, applications and deployment scenarios in hyperscale and enterprise.
  • Keynote speaker Ashish Vengsarkar, Head of Optical Networking Technologies, Google, USA, will discuss market forces driving future data center interconnect technologies.
  • The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.
  • Follow OFC on Twitter @OFCConference , learn more at OFC Community LinkedIn , and watch highlights on OFC YouTube .