Fiber

Nokia launched Aurelis for Data Centers, a PON-based out-of-band management solution that reduces active switches, power consumption, and operational effort for data centers.

Tellabs presented and exhibited at SXSW EDU 2026 and outlined fiber-based approaches for school network modernization.

FiberHome presented optical, network and AI solutions at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.

Huawei unveiled two fiber sensing solutions at MWC Barcelona 2026 for conveyor idler health and pipeline pig tracking.

Huawei presented next-generation optical network products at MWC Barcelona 2026 to combine AI and network capabilities.

Huawei launched the Xinghe Intelligent Traffic-Encryption Integration Solution at MWC Barcelona 2026 to embed QKD into NetEngine 8000E routers.

Weekly roundup of AI-native wireless and RAN updates, observability and validation releases, and cloud security integrations and threat reporting.

izzi deploys Harmonic cOS with Pearl R-OLT modules to extend its fiber network and adopt R-OLT architecture.

VIAVI introduced the DCX 700 test set to reduce onboarding time and error rates in high-density fiber environments.

Corning Incorporated and Meta Platforms signed a multiyear agreement worth up to $6 billion to speed U.S. data center buildout.

Dell’Oro Group says XGS‑PON will dominate as 50 Gbps PON adoption slows and broadband equipment revenue will peak in 2028.

Lightpath secured a third Columbus award, adding 55 underground route miles and bringing its under-construction total in the region to 304.