fibeReality expressed our point of view that if COBO ever happens, it would be in the form of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO). In our opinion, it…
Category: Data Centers
Microsoft’s Flatter Data Center Difficulty
Despite the greater efficiency of the newer networks of the hyperscalers, as their infrastructure continues to grow in size, they will gradually start grappling with…
Inphi’s COLORZ: New Buyer Constrictions
Although Microsoft’s major push to try to create a market for Inphi’s COLORZ solution was memorable, it was unsuccessful, as the former has remained the…
AOCs: Unappealing Choice Up to 30 Meters
Assuming Microsoft goes ahead with a proposed project of a flattened switch architecture in its data centers, the use of Active Optical Cables (AOCs) for…
Finisar Could be Telegraphing 5G Fronthaul Gear
fibeReality is aware of some speculation that Finisar’s CEO, Michael Hurlston, was supposedly brought in to build up the 3D-sensing business in order to sell…
Inphi Could Not Resist Hyperscale Vortex
fibeReality first used the term, “hyperscale vortex” relating to ADVA Optical Networking, as it was one of the examples of foreshadowing of the complete destruction…
24 Tough Queries for Vendors/Users at ECOC 2018
Unfortunately, this writer will be unable to be in Rome, as I will be attending a much happier, personal event later in the week. fibeReality…
Corning and Multimode: Fujikura Linkage
fibeReality has lately been discussing a lot about the collapsed ecosystem in the active optical equipment space, as well as the growing market for MultiMode…
NeoPhotonics: A Rationale for a Resurgence
Ever since the last optical boom in China, it has been easy to be critical about NeoPhotonics concerning limitations for growth in its traditional space…
Intel Renews Hyperscale Optic Machination
According to fibeReality’s newest intelligence, we have never been more persuaded that Intel is selling optical components to hyperscale data center operators below cost, while…
