Smartoptics

09/10/2025

We’re live at the Netnod Tech Meeting 2025, celebrating 20 years of connecting the community! 🎉

Our booth is buzzing with great conversations and insights on the future of optical networking. 💡

In 15 minutes, our CEO Magnus Grenfeldt will take the stage to share how optics has shaped the Internet—and why it will be even more critical in an AI-driven world.

Joining on site are Björn Rougén, Kent Lidström, Filip Wilhelmsson and Per Burman, ready to dive into meaningful discussions and connect with industry peers.

It’s inspiring to see so many familiar faces and new connections here in Stockholm—let’s keep the conversations going!

12/04/2024

United against childhood cancer!🎗️

Our team joined forces with the entire football community today to show our support for the fight against childhood cancer. Together, we're making a difference and raising awareness for a cause that matters.

Barncancerfonden

27/02/2024

Do you know exactly what ease of use means in optical networking? If you’re a rural communication service provider looking for the best optical networking solution for you, it can help to be more specific.

A truly easy-to-use solution should be easy to deploy, easy to operate, and easy to support. Our article provides insights and criteria for recognizing what this means in practice to make comparing solutions easier.

In this article we explore the criteria that can help you compare ease of use in optical networking solutions and find the best solution for you.

16/02/2024

You choose Brocade FC switches because you trust them not to let you down for your mission-critical workloads. These workloads are only truly protected when your synchronous mirroring over DWDM is also secure. So, you need a DWDM vendor you can trust, too.

Who better to trust than Smartoptics – the only DWDM vendor certified for Brocade Gen 7? Our unique certification didn’t just happen overnight. Our embedded approach and reliability have made us a key partner of Broadcom, Brocade OEMs like Dell, HPE, IBM and Fujitsu, and Brocade distributors for a long time.

Learn why hundreds of enterprises such as banks, retailers, government agencies, airlines, pharmaceuticals companies and hospitals prefer Smartoptics.

Smartoptics’ unique certification for Brocade Gen 7 didn’t just happen overnight. Our embedded approach and reliability have made us a key partner of Broadcom, Brocade OEMs and Brocade distributors for a long time. Hundreds of enterprises such as banks, retailers, government agencies, airlines, ...

13/02/2024

Are you interested in how Smartoptics solutions can make interconnecting Brocade Gen 7 easier for you? Need some help securing buy-in from your colleagues? Check out this article where our CMO Per Burman shares his top four reasons to choose Smartoptics for Brocade SAN based on talks with hundreds of satisfied users of Smartoptics with Brocade.
One of the top reasons he shares in this article is our unique certification by Broadcom for use with Gen 7. Discover how we also enable compatibility with the latest Brocade FC features, optimum DCI performance with streamlined troubleshooting and FC-Ethernet synergies.

https://hubs.ly/Q02jNJbs0

09/02/2024

400ZR isn’t just for those who need 400G speeds right away. The technology standard also has great benefits to offer for regional networks. Enjoy low-cost 100G mode with future-proof 400G support for improved cost efficiency, flexibility and TCO. Read the article to learn about which variety of the 400ZR standard and which 400ZR transceiver form factor is best for your optical network.

The initial focus of the 400ZR project was on 400G Ethernet with amplified point-to-point DWDM links for DCI up to 120 KM and unamplified.

07/02/2024

Almost every optical networking provider’s website advertises “openness”. But what does that really mean? If you dig deeper, you’ll find that not all “open” solutions are as open as they should be.

We’re not a gigantic company ourselves and we’ve worked with several rural broadband service providers in the American heartland, just like you. We have zero incentive and no intention to lock you into any unnecessary fees. Read our article for insights, questions to ask and insider tips to ensure you’re not getting hit with hidden fees and get inspired to start choosing truly open solutions today.

We explore what rural broadband service providers should look for in terms of truly open solutions from optical networking providers.

06/02/2024

Did you expect to have to spend time manually configuring a DWDM solution to connect your Brocade Gen 7 switches? Want to learn how to make your life easier – with even lower latency and higher cost efficiency?

By pairing embedded 32G FC transceivers with a compact open line system, you can cut out an entire layer from your DCI architecture in many cases. With the only embedded 32G transceivers certified for use with Gen 7, our embedded active solution will save you on latency, time and money.

Read the article to learn more about how you’ll spend less on everything from power consumption and rack space to deployment time and operation.

With the only 32G optics certified by Broadcom for Gen 7 and the only end-to-end layer 1 transport solution tested for Gen 7, Smartoptics is a safe bet for your Brocade network. You can count on maximum compatibility and no hassle with the least margin for error. Our unique certification is one of t...

12/10/2023

Evocative, a global Internet infrastructure provider, has chosen Smartoptics to create more flexible metro networks in various geographical serving areas. The initial Smartoptics deployment includes ROADMs, transponders, muxponders and management software for enabling ultra-low latency Ethernet services up to 400G across six data centers.

Read the press release here: https://smartoptics.com/gt_cision_post/evocative-creates-flexible-metro-network-with-smartoptics-roadms/

27/07/2023

Have you considered what size of an optical networking provider is more likely to give you the time of day and meet your needs best?

Our article shares food for thought on how to answer these questions. We want to help you find a strategic partner who can help you get the most out of optical networking over time.

Four questions to ask when choosing an optical networking provider to get a strategic partner you can count on.