Lightwave OFC 2019 Video Show Daily, Day 1

Here's something a component company doesn't see every day: investment money! Plus the DoJ gets spanked, Infinera (almost) details its module strategy, systems keep breaking up, and companies get too clever. Sponsored by Senko Advanced Components.

The Ciena 8180 Coherent Networking Platform is a high-density stackable packet aggregation switch that combines the density, openness, and programmability of a data center switch with optical transmission capabilities.

More Huawei-related news from Canada, more evidence that FlexE could be big this year, more systems-level M&A, more work in SiPh, and more money spent on optical hardware. Plus, a Hill Street Blues nod from Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy.