Wavelength switching devices (WSS) are widely used in today's optical transport networks to enable efficient and transparent routing of optical data traffic. However, the limited functionality of current WSS components restricts the scalability of reconfigurable optical multiplexer architectures (ROADMs) to meet future network demands.
ROADMap Systems is developing the next generation of highly integrated WSSs, which use software-defined two-dimensional holograms to direct individual colors of light between optical fibers. This will allow equipment manufacturers and service providers to benefit from new optical architectures that improve flexibility and resilience, while reducing costs through simplified network operations.
HUBER+SUHNER plans to leverage ROADMap Systems' extensive patents and technical expertise in the industrialization of its products over the next few years to further expand its growing portfolio of optical network automation solutions, anchored in the Polatis all-optical switching platform.
"We anticipate that this unique and secure technology platform will enable a paradigm shift in the cost, scalability, and energy efficiency of WSS technology," says Urs Ryffel, CEO of HUBER+SUHNER. "This technological evolution will accelerate the development of flexible, future-proof optical networks in the telecommunications and data markets.".
Karl Heeks, CEO of ROADMap Systems, commented: "We are delighted to join the HUBER+SUHNER team and to jointly bring our transformative technology to market.".
This strategic technology investment will be integrated into the Polatis business unit, within the Communications segment, at HUBER+SUHNER's facilities in Cambridge, UK. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the financial details of the transaction.
