OFC 2024 to showcase demonstrations of high-speed optical network and next-gen technology interoperability.

The article discusses the upcoming Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC) in 2024, which will showcase demonstrations of high-speed optical network and next-gen technology interoperability. The event will feature over 620 exhibitors from 74 countries, unveiling innovations in fiber optics and communications. OFCnet, a live network collaboration between academia and industry, will be a highlight of the event, showcasing emerging technologies such as quantum networking. The article also mentions the participation of various companies and organizations in the event, including Anritsu, Ciena, Nokia, and the Ethernet Alliance. Additionally, it highlights a research study on using transceiver-based sensing to predict and prevent fiber network failures. [Extracted from the article]