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National Taiwan University Unveils Prototype Photonic AI Accelerator for Optical Computing
National Taiwan University (NTU) News Release Taiwan Overview A research team at National Taiwan University (NTU) in Taiwan has successfully prototyped a 'photonic AI accelerator' leveraging optical computing technology. This accelerator... -
RIKEN Achieves Ultra-Low Loss Optical Waveguides with Silicon Nitride (SiN) Photonics, Advancing Next-Gen Optical Technology
理化学研究所 (RIKEN) プレスリリース Japan Overview RIKEN has announced successful development of optical waveguides using Silicon Nitride (SiN) photonics technology, achieving significantly lower optical loss compared to existing silicon... -
Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) Modulators Emerge as Key Material for 1.6T Optical Transceivers in Data Centers
OPTCOM Magazine Japan Overview Recent research highlights new optical modulators based on Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) as a critical component for next-generation 1.6T optical transceivers. TFLN promises significantly higher modulati... -
Huawei Accelerates AI Data Center Energy Efficiency with Optoelectronic Integration, CPO as Key Enabler
ASCII.jp Japan Overview Huawei is advancing energy-efficient solutions for AI data centers through optoelectronic integration technology, with a strong focus on Co-Packaged Optics (CPO). By integrating switch ASICs and optical engines wi... -
KAIST Unveils New High-Efficiency, Scalable Manufacturing Method for Quantum Photonics Chips
The Korea Economic Daily (Japanese Edition) South Korea Overview A research team at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) has announced a novel, highly efficient, and scalable manufacturing method for quantum photoni... -
Samsung Foundry Secures Optical Module Order, Ramps Up Silicon Photonics and CPO Drive for AI
TrendForce South Korea Overview Samsung Foundry has reportedly secured a significant optical module order, signaling an intensified focus on silicon photonics and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO). The company aims to differentiate itself by offe... -
NTT’s IOWN DCI Rack Solution Launches in Japan: Optical Tech to Resolve AI Data Center Power, Heat, and Latency Issues
PR TIMES Japan Overview Itochu Techno-Solutions (CTC), APRESIA Systems, and Edgecore Networks Corporation have partnered to deploy the "IOWN DCI Rack Solution" in Japan, based on NTT's IOWN concept. This solution fundamentally redefines ... -
Broadcom Unveils VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 to Enhance Cost-Efficiency and Security for Production AI in Private Clouds
Storage Newsletter USA Overview Broadcom has announced VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, a secure and cost-effective infrastructure platform engineered for production AI workloads. VCF 9.1 provides an AI and Kubernetes-native private cl... -
Lumentum’s Optical Components Business Accelerates Amidst AI Boom, Bolstering Investments in 800G/1.6T and CPO
Zacks USA Overview Lumentum's optical components business is rapidly accelerating, driven by the expanding AI-powered optical networking market. The company is actively scaling its manufacturing capacity for 800G and 1.6T transceivers wh... -
AI Infrastructure Boom Fuels Stock Surge for Optical Networking Leaders Coherent and Lumentum
Invezz USA Overview Driven by the escalating demand for AI infrastructure, optical networking companies like Coherent and Lumentum Holdings have experienced significant stock gains in 2026. Bank of America predicts Coherent to capture 20...
