Industry collaboration to expand AI infrastructure: The EBO MSA brings together leading technology companies from across the AI infrastructure ecosystem to collaboratively develop standardized specifications for extended beam optical (EBO) connector solutions.
The initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of high-performance optical interconnects that meet the rapidly growing scale, bandwidth, and reliability requirements of AI-driven data center architectures. Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology is gaining increasing recognition as a key component of hyperscale AI infrastructure due to its advantages in reliability, operational efficiency, contamination resistance, and ease of maintenance in high-density environments. It also supports open standards for next-generation connectivity
“Joining the EBO MSA is an important step for Rosenberger, as AI data center infrastructure continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace,” said Hauke Schütt, Chief Technology Officer of the Rosenberger Group. “Open and interoperable standards are essential for expanding optical connectivity across the global AI ecosystem. Through our participation in the MSA, we hope to contribute to the development of next-generation optical interconnect solutions.”
Rosenberger has made significant investments in spread-beam optical technologies across multiple global locations, strengthening its capabilities in advanced optical connectivity and manufacturing for industrial and data center applications. By participating in the EBO MSA, the company aims to help drive interoperability across the industry, accelerate innovation cycles, and support resilient AI network architectures at scale.
About the EBO MSA
The EBO MSA was launched in May 2026 by a coalition of technology leaders, including 3M, AMD, Cisco, Meta, Oracle, and several other companies in the optical networking and AI infrastructure ecosystem. The organization focuses on developing open specifications for wide-beam optical connectivity solutions optimized for AI applications and hyperscale data centers
