More than 175 members gathered to launch three new projects, release CMIS 5.4 and approve publication of the EEI HD Connector Framework Document Fremont, Calif. — June 4, 2026 — OIF today announced three new project starts, the release of Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) 5.4 and approval to publish the Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) […]
Members gathered to align on interoperability priorities, including pluggable security and higher-density chip-to-module, backplane connectivity Fremont, Calif. — OIF today shared highlights from its Q1 2026 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting, held fully in-person Feb. 9–12 in Palm Springs. The meeting drew strong participation from OIF member companies as technical leaders advanced work across management, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
