Infinera to Showcase Advances in Optical Networking Solutions at OFC 2024

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Infinera (INFN) unveils its vision and strategy at OFC 2024, focusing on terabit era connectivity. The company showcases innovative solutions like GX Series, ICE-X 800G, ICE-X 400G, ICE-D, and Open Wave Network Automation. Infinera aims to reduce costs, enhance flexibility, and increase capacity, offering industry-leading optical transport platforms.

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today that it will showcase key elements of its multiyear vision and strategy for connecting the world in the terabit era at OFC 2024, to be held March 26-28 in San Diego, California. Delivering the lowest cost and power per bit while dramatically increasing flexibility, Infinera solutions include groundbreaking innovations in coherent optics, the latest advances in networking technology, and a new suite of open automation tools to enable seamless and efficient multi-vendor operations.

In Booth 2825 in the Exhibit Hall, Infinera’s experts will answer questions and lead live demonstrations of Infinera’s high-performance, industry-leading open and operationally simplified solutions, including:

• GX Series Open Networking Solutions – Key enhancements to the industry’s most flexible optical transport platform include integration of next-generation optical line system (OLS) functionality with Super C+L capabilities and the industry-leading 1.2T ICE7 optical engine, which reduces cost and power per bit up to 30% while providing nearly 35% more capacity per fiber compared to competitive solutions.
• ICE-X 800G Intelligent Coherent Pluggables – Infinera’s newest pluggable module is the industry’s first multi-vendor-interoperable, multi-haul ZR/ZR+ coherent solution. The ICE-X 800G showcase will include an augmented reality tour of the technology, design elements, and key differentiators.
• ICE-X 400G Intelligent Coherent Pluggables – Infinera’s software-defined coherent pluggable modules increase network efficiency and enable new revenue-generating services while helping to streamline operations. Live demonstrations will include ICE-X 400G modules operating in a variety of host platforms including platforms from Arista Networks and DZS.
• ICE-D High-speed Intra-Data Center Connectivity – Infinera’s line of U.S.-manufactured high-speed, highly integrated indium phosphide-based intra-data center optics is designed to help data center operators eliminate the bandwidth bottlenecks resulting from the deluge of bandwidth driven by AI applications while reducing power per bit by as much as 75%.
• Open Wave Network Automation – This easy-to-implement modular software solution improves network efficiency and streamlines operations across multi-vendor open optical networks, including enabling seamless management of coherent pluggable modules in third-party platforms.
  

In addition to the live demonstrations at Infinera’s booth, the GX Series and ICE-X 400G solutions will be highlighted at the OIF live and interactive multi-vendor demonstration.

Infinera industry experts will also speak on featured panels and in sessions throughout the conference. In addition to leading more than 20 sessions at the technical conference on a wide range of topics, Infinera’s executives will be featured in the following speaking sessions.

• David Heard, Infinera’s CEO, will speak on the CEO Panel at the Optica Executive Forum on March 25 at 2:30 p.m.
• Robert Maher, Infinera’s CTO, Optical Modules & Coherent Solutions, will speak on the panel on Status of Photonic-enabled Modules and Interconnects at the Optica Executive Forum on March 25 at 10:45 a.m.
• Julia Larikova, Infinera’s VP of Product Management, will speak on the panel on Architecting the Network for the Terabit Era and in the Shadow of Shannon at the Expo Hall Theatre III on March 26 at 1:00 p.m.
• Tim Doiron, Infinera’s VP of Solutions Marketing, will lead a panel on the State of the Industry at the Expo Hall Theatre I on March 26 at 10:45 a.m.

For more information on Infinera’s speaking sessions and panels, visit Infinera at OFC 2024.

Contacts:

Media:
Anna Vue
Tel. +1 (916) 595-8157
avue@infinera.com

Investors:
Amitabh Passi, Head of Investor Relations
Tel. +1 (669) 295-1489
apassi@infinera.com

About Infinera
Infinera is a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors that enable carriers, cloud operators, governments, and enterprises to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation, and automate network operations. Infinera solutions deliver industry-leading economics and performance in long-haul, submarine, data center interconnect, and metro transport applications. To learn more about Infinera, visit www.infinera.com, follow us on X and LinkedIn, and subscribe for updates.

Infinera and the Infinera logo are registered trademarks of Infinera Corporation.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the technical, performance and financial benefits of Infinera’s GX Series, ICE-X pluggables, ICE-D intra-data center connectivity solutions and Open Wave Network Automation solutions. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Information about these risks and uncertainties, and other risks and uncertainties that affect Infinera’s business, is contained in the risk factors section and other sections of Infinera’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal Quarter ended September 30, 2023 as filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024, as well as any subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. These reports are available on Infinera’s website at www.infinera.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would” or similar words. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements. 

FAQ

What is Infinera showcasing at OFC 2024?

Infinera is showcasing key elements of its multiyear vision and strategy for connecting the world in the terabit era, including solutions like GX Series, ICE-X 800G, ICE-X 400G, ICE-D, and Open Wave Network Automation.

What are the key features of Infinera's ICE-X 800G module?

The ICE-X 800G module is the industry's first multi-vendor-interoperable, multi-haul ZR/ZR+ coherent solution, offering an augmented reality tour of the technology, design elements, and key differentiators.

How does Infinera's ICE-D help data center operators?

Infinera's ICE-D high-speed intra-data center optics aim to eliminate bandwidth bottlenecks caused by AI applications, reducing power per bit by up to 75%.

Who will speak on the CEO Panel at the Optica Executive Forum?

David Heard, Infinera's CEO, will speak on the CEO Panel at the Optica Executive Forum on March 25 at 2:30 p.m.

Which Infinera executive will speak on the panel about Architecting the Network for the Terabit Era?

Julia Larikova, Infinera's VP of Product Management, will speak on the panel about Architecting the Network for the Terabit Era at the Expo Hall Theatre III on March 26 at 1:00 p.m.