Entries by Leah Wilkinson

OIF Accelerates Industry Alignment on AI Scale-up Architectures with Two New Publications

February 26, 2026 in , /by

Hyperscaler-driven requirements inform the Energy Efficient Interfaces Framework document and Compute Optics Interface for AI Scale-up white paper FREMONT, Calif. — OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, has released two new publications developed to help the ecosystem move faster on the interconnect challenges shaping next-generation AI systems: the Energy Efficient Interfaces […]

OIF Validates Critical Interoperability Live at OFC 2026 Through Multi-Vendor Demonstrations and Expert Panels

February 18, 2026 in , /by

OIF member experts present panels on CEI-448Gbps signaling, next-generation ZR optics and optical interconnect specs for AI, alongside the interoperability showcase at booth #2017 Fremont, Calif. — OIF and 40 participating member companies will use OFC 2026, March 17–19, to validate the interoperable building blocks AI-era data center networks increasingly depend on – demonstrating, live […]

OIF Demonstrates Industry-Wide Interoperability at Scale at OFC 2026, Advancing Energy Efficiency, Performance and Capacity for AI-Era Data Center Networks

January 28, 2026 in , /by

Live multi-vendor interoperability demo features 40 member companies and highlights 800ZR, 400ZR, Multi-span Optics, CEI-448G, CEI-224G, Co-Packaging, CMIS, EEI and more Fremont, Calif. —  OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, will present a live, multi-vendor interoperability demonstration at OFC 2026 in Los Angeles. Featuring 40 member companies, the showcase highlights how […]

OIF Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Officers

January 14, 2026 in , /by

New and continuing leaders will guide OIF’s work advancing next-generation electrical and optical interoperability for the AI era Fremont, Calif. — Jan. 14, 2026 — OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Officers. The updated leadership team will help steer OIF’s technical direction and […]

OIF Publishes Implementation Agreement for 112 Gb/s Retimed Transmitter Linear Receiver (RTLR) Electrical and Optical Interface Advancing Energy Efficiency

November 18, 2025 in , /by

IA connects electrical and optical design to meet rising datacenter and AI bandwidth demands with greater interoperability and power savings Fremont, Calif. – November 18, 2025 – OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced the publication of a new Implementation Agreement (IA) — OIF-EEI-112G-RTLR (Retimed Transmitter Linear Receiver). The new […]

OIF Advances Industry Collaboration at Q4 2025 Meeting in Busan; Releases Foundational CEI-448G Framework Defining Next-Generation Electrical Interfaces

November 12, 2025 in , /by

New Framework outlines OIF’s vision for 448 Gbps interconnects, setting the stage for future Implementation Agreements that will power AI, HPC and communications systems Fremont, Calif. – November 12, 2025 – OIF convened its Q4 2025 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting in Busan, South Korea, Nov. 3–7, where global members gathered to advance the organization’s […]

OIF Concludes Q3 2025 Member Meeting in Québec City with New White Paper and Implementation Agreements

September 23, 2025 in , /by

New CEI-112G-LINEAR-PAM4 and updated CMIS Versatile Control Set (CMIS-VCS) IAs support industry shift toward high-efficiency, AI-ready interconnects Fremont, Calif. – September 23, 2025 – OIF concluded its Q3 2025 Technical and Market Awareness & Education (MA&E) Committees meeting, held Aug. 11-14 in Québec City, where more than 180 member representatives advanced key initiatives to drive […]

OIF Links Industry Vision with Interoperability Validation Enabling AI Growth at ECOC 2025: 35 Member Companies to Participate in a Multi-Vendor Demonstration

September 17, 2025 in , /by

OIF highlights how interoperability enables scalable, AI-era networks through Market Focus sessions and live demos Fremont, Calif. – September 17, 2025 – OIF, together with 35 participating member companies, is shaping the future of AI-era networks by demonstrating how multi-vendor collaboration delivers real-world interoperability and enables the scale, speed, and efficiency that tomorrow’s networks demand […]

OIF at ECOC 2025: Eliminating Barriers and Accelerating Innovation Through Industry-Wide Interoperability

August 13, 2025 in , /by

35 member companies join forces to demonstrate real-world interoperability across optical and electrical domains FREMONT, Calif. — OIF returns to ECOC 2025, Europe’s largest optical communications exhibition, with a live, multi-vendor demonstration that showcases how its members are bridging critical gaps and accelerating innovation through collaboration and interoperable standards-based solutions. Featuring 35 participating companies, the demo […]

OIF Q2 2025 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting Advances Critical Projects and Technical Collaboration, Highlights FlexE 3.0 and Coherent CMIS 1.4 Progress

May 13, 2025 in , /by

The meeting featured a guest speaker from Telia Estonia, and Jia He was re-elected as Networking & Operations Working Group Chair Fremont, Calif. — OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, held its Q2 2025 Technical and Market Awareness & Education Committees Member Meeting May 5-8, 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia.  The meeting advanced […]

OIF Releases 800LR Coherent Implementation Agreement, Enabling Interoperable, Low-Power, High-Capacity 10 km Optical Solutions

April 22, 2025 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – As demand grows for scalable, energy-efficient, high-capacity connectivity in short-reach environments, OIF has released an Implementation Agreement (IA) defining a single-wavelength 800G coherent line interface—800LR. This IA specifies a single-span, unamplified, point-to-point link of up to 10km using a fixed wavelength, purpose-built for interoperable, low-latency, low-power coherent solutions across a wide range […]

OIF Advances Interoperability at OFC 2025 with Live Demos, Expert Insights and Cross-Industry Collaboration

March 12, 2025 in , /by

35 members will demonstrate the future of optical and electrical networking for AI, cloud and disaggregated architectures Fremont, Calif. – As network demands grow more complex, OIF is set to showcase interoperability breakthroughs with live demonstrations and expert discussions at OFC 2025 in San Francisco, April 1-3. With participation from 35 member companies, OIF’s interoperability […]

OIF Hosts Industry Workshop on 448Gbps Signaling to Address Next Generation AI and ML Interconnect Challenges

March 10, 2025 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – As AI and machine learning (ML) applications drive unprecedented demand for higher data rates, the industry faces the dual challenge of finalizing 224Gbps signaling while preparing for the transition to 400G/lane technologies. In response, OIF is holding a public industry workshop, “Addressing the Next Rate Challenges: 448Gbps Signaling for AI,” on April […]

OIF Wraps Q1 2025 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting in San Diego, Announces High-Density Connector Project and New Industry Resources

March 5, 2025 in , /by

Meeting highlights advancements in optical networking, including AI-driven interconnect solutions, a high-density connector project and new interoperability initiatives Fremont, Calif. – OIF successfully concluded its Q1 2025 Technical and MA&E Committees Member Meeting, held fully in-person in San Diego, from February 11-13. During the meeting, OIF members launched a new high-density connector project to address […]

OIF Unites Interoperability and Innovation at OFC 2025: Driving Industry Progress in Performance, Efficiency and Capacity for Future-Oriented Data Centers

February 12, 2025 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.  – OIF continues to lead the charge in advancing interoperability, with 35 member companies uniting at OFC 2025 to showcase groundbreaking solutions that redefine performance, efficiency and capacity. This year’s demonstrations will highlight advancements in interoperability tailored to address the growing demands of future-oriented data centers, AI/ML technologies and disaggregated systems. OIF’s live […]

OIF to Showcase Advancements in Common Electrical I/O (CEI) Development and Energy-Efficient Interfaces (EEI) for AI Compute at DesignCon 2025

January 15, 2025 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – Showcasing its commitment to connecting with technical professionals in chip, board and systems design, OIF will host two panels at DesignCon 2025, the premier event for the high-speed communications and semiconductor industries taking place Jan. 28-30 in Santa Clara. The sessions will highlight OIF’s work and advancements in Common Electrical I/O (CEI) […]

OIF Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors and Officers

December 3, 2024 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. — OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced its newly elected 2024–2025 Board of Directors and Officers. The new terms began on Oct.1, 2024. 2024-2025 Election Results Board of Directors: Ian Betty, Ciena, was re-elected to the Board Mike Klempa, Alphawave Semi, was elected to the Board and […]

OIF Holds Q4 Technical and MA&E Committees Meetings in Melbourne, Australia—Announces Working Group Re-Elections and Launches New Projects

November 22, 2024 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – OIF successfully concluded its Q4 2024 Technical and MA&E Committees Member Meeting held fully in person in Melbourne, Australia, from November 5-7, 2024. During the meeting, OIF members re-elected two Working Group Chairs and launched two new projects – 1600 Coherent Light and Protocol-Neutral Management Information Model for Digital Twin Optical Network […]

OIF Releases 800ZR Coherent Interface Implementation Agreement (IA) and Key 400ZR IA Updates, Addressing Market Demands for Scalable, Interoperable, High-Capacity Solutions

October 30, 2024 in , /by

Fremont, CA – Oct. 30, 2024 – In its ongoing commitment to meet evolving market demands for interoperability and address real-world network requirements, OIF has released its highly anticipated 800ZR coherent interface implementation agreement (IA). OIF has also released updates to the foundational 400ZR coherent optical interfaces IA. The new 800ZR IA, developed through a […]

OIF to Demonstrate Industry Leadership in Interoperability at Network X 2024, 2024 OCP Global Summit, TEF 2024 and a Heavy Reading Webinar

October 3, 2024 in , , /by

Fremont, CA – Oct. 3, 2024 – OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, will participate in several upcoming global conferences – Network X 2024, the 2024 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit and Ethernet Alliance’s Technology Exploration Forum (TEF) 2024 – reinforcing its leadership role in shaping the future of interoperability […]