Lawrence Gasman to Join LIGHTWAVE Webinar Panel on the Future of Data Center Optics

RICHMOND, Va., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Gasman, founder of Communications Industry Researchers (CIR) and a leading voice in quantum and AI data infrastructure and deep tech analysis, will join the expert panel for LIGHTWAVE's upcoming webinar, "The Road to 800G / 1.5T in the Data Center," scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.

Register Here: https://www.lightwaveonline.com/resources/webinar/55295311/the-road-to-800g-15t-in-the-data-center 

As hyperscale data center demands continue to grow, the industry is rapidly pivoting toward 800G and 1.6 Tbps optics. This webinar will explore the evolution of compact modular platforms, pluggable optics, and how technologies like 400ZR/ZR+ are already reshaping data center interconnect. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for the 60-minute session.

Gasman will offer insight into the foundational technologies driving these advances, including integrated photonics, co-packaged optics, and the long-term roadmap for high-performance data infrastructure. He writes regularly on these topics as well as quantum technology in his new Substack newsletter, From My Desk PRO, which provides deep-dive analysis on the technologies powering tomorrow's AI and data center infrastructure. Subscriptions are available at frommydeskpro.formstack.com.

About Lawrence Gasman:
Lawrence Gasman is a veteran analyst and author specializing in emerging technologies such as quantum computing, advanced photonics, and next-generation data centers. He is the founder of Communications Industry Researchers (CIR) and co-creator of the Inside Quantum Technology (IQT) conference series. Gasman is known for translating complex technical subjects into actionable insights for executives, investors, and engineers alike.

About CIR:
Communications Industry Researchers (CIR) has been publishing analysis and forecasts of the optical networking industry for more than 30 years. The company has provided industry analysis to many of the world's leading networking and computer firms as well as components companies. CIR's reports and forecasts are regarded as the most authoritative in the industry and are widely used by marketing and product management departments throughout the optical networking industry. CIR's insights in the form of blogs, reports and newsletters are considered essential reading in the photonics and quantum computing sectors.

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SOURCE Communications Industry Researchers