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Optical transport bounces back, driven by AI interconnect

· Source: rcrwireless.com

In short

The optical transport market, which declined by 9% in 2024, is expected to grow by 5% annually over the next five years, reaching $19 billion by 2029, driven by AI data center interconnect (DCI). AI back-end networks are also fueling demand for high-speed connectivity in data center front-end networks, with a projected compound annual growth rate of over 40% through 2029.

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In the issue of week 30, 2025: AI-Driven Automation and Security Redefine Global Supply Chains

Tags: optical, AI, networks, data centers, connectivity, telecom

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