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Software-Defined Photonics Orchestrates Light in Future Data Centers

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The demand on data centers necessitates constant innovation in network optimization. Hardware that combines photonics, electronics, and a software layer holds transformational potential rooted in programmability.

ANA GONZÁLEZ, IPRONICS PROGRAMMABLE PHOTONICS

At a system architecture level, software-defined networking (SDN) has transformed data center management in the last decade, decoupling the control plane element from the data plane element. The flexibility in this design innovation enables dynamic traffic routing, network adjustments, and resource allocation — all through software control. Already, this highly coveted advancement has demonstrated massive benefits for network communications. Yet, the full potential of SDN’s orchestration capabilities for the data center remains limited, due largely to the rigidity of the...Read full article

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