Magazine: September 2005
Photonic innovations move into the mainstream
Innovation has always been key for optical-component makers, and never more so than in the current cost-sensitive telecoms market. Tami Freeman examines three technologies – liquid crystals, polymer components and long-wavelength VCSELs – that are rapidly gaining widespread commercial acceptance.
Convergence: opportunity knocks
The convergence of voice, data and video networks continues to build momentum, as evidenced by the innovative new products on show at the IBC trade exhibition earlier this month. Joe McEntee reports.
Israeli vendors retain their focus on growth
Israeli optical-component and chip start-ups have adapted their competitive positioning and strategic priorities in a bid to build sustainable businesses focused on new growth markets in the telecoms and datacoms industries. Roy Rubenstein reports.