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DZS Completes Divestiture of Asia Business

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Friday, April 5, 2024

On Jan. 5, 2024, DZS signed a definitive agreement to sell its Asia operations to DNI, for $48 million (including the elimination of $43 million in debt).

Key Points: 
  • On Jan. 5, 2024, DZS signed a definitive agreement to sell its Asia operations to DNI, for $48 million (including the elimination of $43 million in debt).
  • With the sale of the Asia business, DZS is expected to be better positioned to achieve higher blended margins, and with a higher percentage of its total revenue resulting from recurring and reoccurring licenses related to its software-centric solutions.
  • DZS believes that service providers are deemphasizing closed, proprietary and high security-risk solutions and are increasingly adopting open, standards-based, software-defined solutions.
  • The notification letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of DZS common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Coherent Announces High-Power Uncooled G10 Pump Laser Modules for Submarine and Terrestrial Applications

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Friday, March 22, 2024

The new modules are developed for high-reliability submarine applications and both single- and dual-chip terrestrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • The new modules are developed for high-reliability submarine applications and both single- and dual-chip terrestrial applications.
  • The new uncooled pump laser modules are designed for high-power, high-functionality optical amplifiers and amplified ROADM line card applications.
  • In a compact 10-pin form factor, the uncooled pump laser modules deliver market firsts:
    Up to 1000 mW of output power for submarine applications.
  • “Our newest G10 pump chips underpin the successful evolution of our high-power uncooled pump laser modules.

Coherent Introduces Industry-First I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO Module for Expanded Application in Edge and Access Networks

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leading provider of high-performance optical networking solutions, today introduced its versatile I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28 digital coherent optics (DCO) transceiver.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leading provider of high-performance optical networking solutions, today introduced its versatile I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28 digital coherent optics (DCO) transceiver.
  • Designed for deployment in outdoor street cabinets and pole-mount physical plants in edge and access networks, the Coherent I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO transceiver is ideal for customers who need transceivers that support a wider operating temperature range.
  • These transceivers can be installed directly onto already deployed access network equipment with QSFP28 ports.
  • “The Coherent 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO platform is built on our internally developed 100G digital signal processor.

Nokia brings scale and efficiency to the metro edge with new portfolio of application-optimized optical network solutions

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Portfolio additions include 100Gb/s, 400Gb/s and 800Gb/s pluggable coherent modules, a new compact optical transport platform and new cards optimized for metro edge applications.

Key Points: 
  • Portfolio additions include 100Gb/s, 400Gb/s and 800Gb/s pluggable coherent modules, a new compact optical transport platform and new cards optimized for metro edge applications.
  • New portfolio enables network operators to scale capacity with lower power per bit and support faster service speeds to the metro edge.
  • Espoo, Finland - Nokia is announcing a comprehensive set of new optical transport solutions optimized for metro edge deployments for CSP, webscale and Enterprise customers.
  • Now, Nokia is helping network operators scale bandwidth and support faster service speeds, with a range of new solutions all optimized for metro edge applications.

DZS Further Transforms Economics of Optical Edge with Launch of Saber 2200 Coherent xHaul Ethernet Switch

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Monday, March 18, 2024

DALLAS, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today introduced its next expansion of the category-defining Saber portfolio – the DZS Saber 2200 transport switch.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today introduced its next expansion of the category-defining Saber portfolio – the DZS Saber 2200 transport switch.
  • This hardened, high capacity, low latency, Layer 2 solution transforms the economics of deploying the flexible 100G transport circuits necessary for advanced mobile front/midhaul and edge transport.
  • By combining the Saber 2200 with Saber 4400 hardened ROADM, service providers can flexibly scale and transport L2/L3 services over DWDM networks in any environment.
  • DZS Saber 2200 Key Differentiators:
    See the Saber 2200 on display at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) taking place in San Diego March 25-28 in DZS booth #1348.

Lumentum Thought Leaders to Present on Leading Edge Innovations and the Role of Photonics in AI Data Centers at OFC 2024

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Alan Lowe, CEO and President of Lumentum, will take part in the Optica Executive Forum’s CEO Panel at OFC, discussing the evolution and future of the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Alan Lowe, CEO and President of Lumentum, will take part in the Optica Executive Forum’s CEO Panel at OFC, discussing the evolution and future of the industry.
  • This panel will provide a platform for industry leaders to discuss current challenges, opportunities, and the future of the optical communication industry.
  • This session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm PDT in Room 15 at OFC.
  • For additional information about Lumentum’s presence at OFC 2024, please visit the official event page at https://www.lumentum.com/en/ofc-2024 or contact the customer service team at [email protected] .

Adtran and BT Group achieve Europe’s first live network trial with coherent 100ZR

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Adtran today announced that together with BT Group it has conducted Europe’s first successful field trial of optical transport in a live research network, using Adtran’s Coherent 100ZR pluggable transceiver.

Key Points: 
  • Adtran today announced that together with BT Group it has conducted Europe’s first successful field trial of optical transport in a live research network, using Adtran’s Coherent 100ZR pluggable transceiver.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322463892/en/
    Adtran’s Coherent 100ZR pluggable transceiver can be used to quickly scale networks without major infrastructure changes.
  • About the size of a memory stick, the Adtran Coherent 100ZR transceiver can be plugged directly into an operator‘s transmission unit.
  • “Together with BT Group, we’ve showcased a method for transforming network infrastructure with highly efficient, low-power solutions.

Infinera’s Award-winning Optical Networking Solutions Recognized and Honored by 2024 Lightwave Innovation Reviews

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today its industry-leading optical networking solutions have been recognized as some of the best in the industry by the esteemed 2024 Lightwave Innovation Reviews .

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today its industry-leading optical networking solutions have been recognized as some of the best in the industry by the esteemed 2024 Lightwave Innovation Reviews .
  • Infinera’s innovative award-winning products include:
    Infinera GX Multi-haul Open Optical Line System (OLS).
  • The WA’A 400G DSP enables high optical performance through its support for digital subcarriers, high-performance DAC/ADC, and high-bandwidth radio frequency interconnect.
  • This competitive program enables Lightwave to showcase and applaud the most innovative products, projects, technologies, and programs that significantly impact the industry,” said Sean Buckley, Lightwave Editor-in-Chief.

DZS Optical Transport and SDN/NFV Platforms Honored by Lightwave Innovation Review

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today announced that its DZS Saber 4400 ROADM optical transport module, RDM-4400 , and DZS Xtreme orchestration and automation software platform have been recognized with “Excellent” scores of 4.0 and 4.5 respectively by the 2024 Lightwave Innovation Review .

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today announced that its DZS Saber 4400 ROADM optical transport module, RDM-4400 , and DZS Xtreme orchestration and automation software platform have been recognized with “Excellent” scores of 4.0 and 4.5 respectively by the 2024 Lightwave Innovation Review .
  • Each product was honored by a distinguished panel of industry luminaries for “technical features and performance that provide clear and substantial benefits.” The Lightwave Innovation Review honors companies and products on the cutting-edge of optical network innovation.
  • This marks the second consecutive year that DZS has garnered multiple High-Score Recipient honors.
  • “On behalf of the Lightwave Innovation Reviews, I would like to congratulate DZS on achieving a well-deserved level honoree status,” said Sean Buckley, Editor-in-Chief, Lightwave.

DZS Announces Two New Board of Director Members

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Jackson is an accomplished attorney who brings to the DZS Board 30 years of M&A advisory and transaction experience with over $30 billion in transactions closed.

Key Points: 
  • Jackson is an accomplished attorney who brings to the DZS Board 30 years of M&A advisory and transaction experience with over $30 billion in transactions closed.
  • Choi is the Chief Executive Officer of Invites Ventures, the purchaser in the company’s recent private placement, and brings to the Board a valuable background in M&A and investment banking.
  • DZS is focused on closing the divestiture of our Asia business unit and executing our growth playbook.
  • The DZS Saber 4400 platform is designed to close the bandwidth gap and change the economics for service providers at the emerging Optical Edge .