CommScope
Executive perspectives from CommScope across NextGenInfra's event and research showcases.
6 video interviews · 2023–2026
448G per Lane: Power, Loss, and Co-Design
- Power is the top concern at 400G, and it is unclear whether DSP-less linear optics will still work at that rate.
- Tight optical loss budgets make low-loss, high-density, reliable fiber connectivity essential, co-designed with racks, power, and networking.
- CommScope is developing V-groove connectors and fast self-cleaning connector technology for AI networks.
Abstract
Earl Parsons, Director of Data Center Architecture Evolution at CommScope, examines the critical challenges of 400G networks in AI deployments, focusing on power consumption, optical loss budgets, and the necessity of low-loss, high-density fiber connectivity with excellent reliability. He emphasizes that co-design across racks, networking, power, and fiber is essential for AI infrastructure, highlighting CommScope's new V-groove connectors and self-cleaning technology as solutions, while expressing confidence that Ethernet will continue as an innovation platform for future AI networks.
AI Networks Drive Enterprise Sustainability Goals
- Sustainability becomes a strategic necessity rather than a corporate checkbox.
- AI-driven networks with Wi-Fi 7, IoT protocols, and private 5G improve energy efficiency and resource management.
- Applies across hospitality, education, healthcare, and corporate environments.
Abstract
Mittal Parekh, Senior Director of Ruckus Networks Business Unit at CommScope, outlines how network technologies will drive enterprise sustainability in 2025, positioning sustainability as a strategic necessity rather than a corporate checkbox. He illustrates how AI-driven networks, combined with Wi-Fi 7, IoT protocols, and private 5G, will enhance energy efficiency and resource management across various enterprise settings including hospitality, education, healthcare, and corporate environments.
Sustainability, AI, Wi-Fi 7 & Security
- Four major trends: sustainability, AI influence, wireless networks, and Open Standards adoption.
- Passive optical LANs and Wi-Fi 7 improve power efficiency, speed, and security.
Abstract
Tim Dyer, Vice President of Market Development at CommScope, outlines four major trends in the W sector including sustainability, AI influence, wireless networks, and Open Standards adoption. He highlights how passive optical LANs and Wi-Fi 7 technologies are advancing network capabilities through improved power efficiency, increased speeds, and enhanced security measures.
What's next for broadband networks in 2023?
- Commscope's Koen Ter Linde expects geopolitics and supply chain issues to keep affecting broadband rollouts.
Abstract
Will geopolitics and supply chain issues continue impact the rollout of broadband networks in 2023 and beyond? Commscope's Koen Ter Linde makes their predictions for what's next on broadband networks in 2023.
What's next for outdoor wireless networks in 2023?
- Commscope's Mike Wolfe questions whether 5G fixed wireless access takes off among outdoor wireless growth areas.
Abstract
Will 5G fixed wireless access take off in 2023 or should be looking at other growth areas? Commscope's Mike Wolfe makes his predictions for what's next on outdoor wireless networks in 2023.
What's next for data center infrastructure in 2023?
- Commscope's Kam Patel previews the new challenges facing data center infrastructure in 2023.
Abstract
What new challenges will 2023 bring for data center infrastructure? Commscope's Kam Patel makes his predictions for what's next on data center infrastructure in 2023.