POET Pairs With NTT for Next Generation Networks

POET Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: POET), a leader in the design and implementation of highly-integrated optical engines and light sources for artificial intelligence networks, today announced it has partnered with NTT Innovative Devices Corporation, a subsidiary of Japan’s leading telecom company, to develop advanced optical engines to power next generation networks capable of supporting widespread use of artificial intelligence applications on mobile devices.
“The scope of work,” to quote this morning’s news release, “includes POET’s development of a 100G Bidirectional Optical Engine for next-generation mobile front-haul networks using POET’s proprietary Optical Interposer™ platform and NTT Innovative Devices’ optical components.”
A 100G Bidirectional Optical Engine would provide four times more bandwidth efficiency than current devices and promises to disrupt the mobile network industry.
“We are pleased to collaborate with POET Technologies on the development of this innovative optical engine,” said Dr. Akimasa Kaneko, Executive Vice President of the Photonic Components Business Group at NTT Innovative Devices.
“POET’s unique optical interposer platform and advanced passive-assembly process align well with our vision for scalable, high-performance solutions tailored for next-generation mobile networks.
“By combining POET’s platform with our in-house optical components, we can create highly integrated and cost-effective solutions that accelerate the deployment of advanced mobile infrastructure.”
POET shares docked 22 cents, or 3.9%, to $5.43.