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Cisco takes charge of SD-WAN

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

Cisco has taken top ranking on Vertical Systems Group's SD-WAN LEADERBOARD. Meanwhile, Nokia anticipates that more cable operators will transition to fiber and AT&T will scale bundled services through its acquisition of Lumen's fiber assets. Sean Buckley, editor in chief of Lightwave, breaks it down in this new Friday Five video.
Building Broadband: Accelecom LiveOak Fiber partner to enhance rural Georgia fiber broadband availability; Brightspeed brings fiber broadband show to Central New Jersey

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

Accelecom, Brightspeed, DigitalC, Fatbeam, Fidium, Greenlight Networks, Ripple Fiber and unWired Broadband are all expanding broadband in various communities through a mix of venture capital and state funding sources. Accelecom LiveOak Fiber partner to enhance rural Georgia fiber broadband availability Accelecom has been selected by LiveOak Fiber, a premier all-fiber broadband service provider in Florida and Georgia, to assist LiveOak in supporting its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) growth in Georgia.
Photonic establishes UK quantum presence with new R&D facility

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

While its headquarters, core research, and foundational technologies remain rooted in Canada, the UK investment introduces complementary capabilities—including targeted R&D—that enhance and extend Photonic’s innovation pipeline. Additionally, these efforts create new opportunities for cross-border collaboration, talent development, and global market access—while contributing to national security, economic growth, and scientific excellence in both countries.
PacketLight's CEO seeks position in quantum computing market

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

While the market is still in its early stages of development, quantum computing holds considerable potential. A recent Quantum Insider report forecasts that quantum computing will contribute $1 trillion in value creation by 2035. Also, Quantum computing vendors are expected to generate $50 billion in revenue by 2035. PacketLight, an optical vendor that continues to establish its presence in service providers and enterprises, aims to be a collaborative force driving new quantum developments forward.
Wi-SUN Alliance certifies first products for FAN 1.1 certification

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

Phil Beecher, CEO of the Wi-SUN Alliance, stated that the new FAN 1.1 certification will provide commonality for utilities and cities. “Utilities and municipalities can now adopt these devices into their existing networks, knowing that they can interconnect with other products in one common, interoperable ecosystem that boasts enterprise-class security and more efficient network-wide usage of available bandwidth,” he said.
The U.S. is on track to be the fastest-growing data center market

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

If you’re looking to see what market is going to see the most significant growth in data centers, look no further than the United States. According to its Construction Market Insights Americas report, global construction consultant Linesight forecasts that data center energy capacity is on track to rise from 25 GW in 2024 to over 80 GW by 2030.
Cisco advances to top SD-WAN supplier ranking

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

Cisco, the dominant router vendor, continues to find its footing in the burgeoning SD-WAN market, and its ascension to the top ranking on Vertical Systems Group’s U.S. SD-WAN Technology Leaderboard reflects the vendor’s growth in the segment. Joining Cisco in the top five ranking are Broadcom, Fortinet, HPE Aruba Networking, and Versa Networks.
1623 Farnam’s Omaha data center expansion addresses AI demands

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

1623 Farnam, a regional network-neutral edge interconnection and data center service provider, has completed what it says is a major facility expansion at its flagship, carrier-neutral data center in Omaha. The project, which adds the facility's final two data halls, brings an additional 1.5 MW of IT capacity and 280 cabinet-ready positions online to address the growing demand from customers across cloud, AI, content, and broadband markets.
Nokia sees more cable operators pivoting to fiber

1 week ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

With its nearly ubiquitous hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, cable has long enjoyed steady growth in broadband over traditional telcos, which have lagged due to outdated copper last-mile infrastructure. However, telcos are gaining ground with their fiber-centric builds in the broadband market. Despite cable’s dedication to wringing more out of the HFC network via DOCSIS upgrades, Nokia is seeing its cable customers look to them for PON solutions that can help them battle telcos’ fiber push.
AT&T’s CFO says Lumen deal will deepen its fiber and wireless presence

2 weeks ago | lightwaveonline.com | Sean Buckley

AT&T added fuel to the fiber acquisition fire when it was revealed that it would be the suitor for Lumen’s consumer fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) business. This deal will simultaneously double its fiber reach while enabling it to increase wireless penetration. By acquiring Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber business, it inches further toward its goal of reaching approximately 60 million fiber locations by the end of 2030.