“We’re excited to introduce the revolutionary concept of coherent subcarrier aggregation, one that will redefine the cost structure of next-generation transport networks. XR optics addresses a fundamental deficiency in optical communications technology and is expected to have a significant impact on any network that implements an aggregation function.”

Dr. Dave Welch
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer
Infinera

“As part of Windstream’s strategy to pioneer advanced networking solutions, we look forward to being at the forefront of bringing XR optics to market. XR optics has the potential to transform our access network through radical CapEx and OpEx cost reductions and seamless site upgrades while setting a clear evolution path to 800G pluggables. We are proud to be one of the founding members of the Open XR Forum and look forward to applying the same engineering passion and innovative experience that helped make Windstream a proven leader in optical networking to this consortium.”

Art Nichols
Vice President Network Architecture and Technology
Windstream

Communication Service Providers AND Internet Content Providers

Network operators, including CSPs, ICPs, and MSOs, benefit from the Open Optics XR Forum through the seamless deployment and interoperability of XR optics in the network. Moreover, the accelerated innovation cycle of XR optics, fueled by Open XR Optics Forum member contributions, enables a faster positive impact on network operators’ business and operational processes. Network operators also benefit from multi-sourcing purchasing schemes, avoiding vendor lock-in and ensuring business continuity through dual-supplier agreements.

Network Equipment Vendors

OEMs benefit from the Open XR Optics Forum by enhancing their product capabilities with open XR optics transceiver compatibility with minimal R&D investment, delivering improved port utilization and the ability to better meet end-customer requirements without the cost and risk of rip-and-replace upgrades. Equipment providers will benefit from differentiated value-add services for the next generation of smart coherent optical pluggables, inclusive of XR optics.

Component Vendors

Suppliers benefit from the Open XR Optics Forum by expanding the application space and hence the total market size for coherent transceivers by driving coherent optics to the access edge. The Open XR Optics Forum reduces the cost of new product development and accelerates time to market by providing access to enabling technology building blocks that are compatible with existing transceiver designs and optical components. Furthermore, the Open XR Optics Forum extends product life cycles and enables smooth industry transitions to higher data rates by enabling the ongoing use and sale of transceivers with lower data rates that are compatible with new generations of higher-data-rate transceivers.