A Faster Way to Build and Manage Networks | Fyuz 2025 Proof of Concept
At Fyuz 2025 in Dublin, Ireland, the IOWN Global Forum and the Telecom Infra Project showcase a proof of concept that demonstrates a simpler, faster approach to creating and managing optical networks. Bringing together leading technology companies, researchers, and academic experts, this collaborative effort highlights how next-generation optical networking technologies can accelerate innovation, improve operational […]
Inside the IOWN Global Forum Booth at MWC 2026
Collaboration is turning photonics-based networking and computing into real-world deployment. Recorded at the IOWN Global Forum booth at Mobile World Congress 2026, this conversation with Vito Mabrucco and Gonzalo Camarillo explores the latest innovations, partnerships, and industry momentum shaping the Forum’s work. The discussion highlights how Members of the Forum are advancing the All-Photonics Network […]
Remote Construction: Safer, Smarter Operations | Use Case
Construction projects are becoming more complex and require new approaches to improve safety and efficiency. In this video, the IOWN Global Forum explores how remote construction operations can be enabled by connecting worksites to centralized control environments. Using the All-Photonics Network, operators can remotely monitor and control equipment with low latency while keeping workers out […]
AI Without Data Compromise: AI GPU | Use Case
Organizations across industries are investing in AI and require access to large-scale GPU compute. In this video, the IOWN Global Forum explores an approach that enables remote GPU processing while keeping data local, reducing the need to move sensitive or proprietary data to the cloud. Connected by the All-Photonics Network, this approach supports high-performance AI […]
Optical Network Digital Twin Explained | Use Case
Optical networks are becoming more complex to design and operate. In this voiceover animation, the IOWN Global Forum introduces the Optical Network Digital Twin and its role in improving how optical networks are designed, deployed, and managed. The Optical Network Digital Twin enables more flexible and efficient network planning by modeling optical systems and supporting […]
Introducing the IOWN Global Forum | Voiceover Animation
What is the IOWN Global Forum, and what are its Members working to achieve? In this video, the IOWN Global Forum introduces its vision for photonics-based infrastructure and the role of the All-Photonics Network (APN) in supporting future communications and computing. Through collaboration, Members are advancing technologies that enable high-performance, low-latency, and energy-efficient data transmission, […]
What Is the All-Photonics Network (APN)? | Voiceover Animation
What is the All-Photonics Network (APN), and why does it matter? In this video, the IOWN Global Forum introduces the APN, a photonics-based approach to communications infrastructure that replaces traditional electronic processing with light-based technologies. An APN enables high-performance, low-latency, and energy-efficient data transmission, helping support growing demands from AI, data centers, and next-generation digital […]
The Importance of IOWN Technology from Members
Hear from representatives of IOWN Global Forum member companies including Accenture, Chunghwa Telecom, Ericsson, Intel, KDDI, NTT, Red Hat and Sony on the need for IOWN technology to prepare business and society for future data needs.
Interview Series: Per Beming shares Ericsson’s message to peers in the industry
Hear from the Chief Standardization Officer at Ericsson, Per Beming, as he answers, “What would be your message to your peers about the IOWN Global Forum?”
Interview Series: Dr. Rong-Ruey Lee shares how Chunghwa Telecom aligns with the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from the VP of Telecom Laboratories at Chunghwa Telecom, Dr. Rong-Ruey Lee, as he answers, “Tell us about technologies of interest that are aligned with the IOWN Global Forum.”
Interview Series: Per Beming shares how Ericsson aligns with the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from the Chief Standardization Officer at Ericsson, Per Beming, as he answers, “Tell us about technologies of interest that are aligned with the IOWN Global Forum.”
Interview Series: Dr. Rong-Ruey Lee shares Chunghwa Telecom’s expectation from the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from the VP of Telecom Laboratories at Chunghwa Telecom, Dr. Rong-Ruey Lee, as he answers, “What are your expectations from the IOWN Global Forum?”
Interview Series: Per Beming shares Ericsson’s expectations from the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from the Chief Standardization Officer at Ericsson, Per Beming, as he answers, “What are your expectations from the IOWN Global Forum?”
Interview Series: Dr. Rong-Ruey Lee shares Chunghwa Telecom’s vision and how it supports the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from Dr. Rong-Ruey Lee, VP of Telecom Laboratories at Chunghwa Telecom, as he answers, “Please tell us about Chunghwa Telecom’s vision and how it supports the IOWN Global Forum’s 2030 vision?”
Interview Series: Per Beming shares Ericsson’s vision and how it supports the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from Per Beming, Chief Standardization Officer at Ericsson, as he answers, “Please tell us about Ericsson’s vision and how it supports IOWN Global Forum’s 2030 vision?”
Network Digital Twin Use Case
This document reports Network Digital Twin use cases in the IOWN Global Forum, providing an overview of the business motivations of such use cases, resulting in added values for various stakeholders such as network operators, network providers, and service providers. In addition, this document explains the relevance of IOWN Global Forum for the development of […]
Open APN Flexible Bridging Service PoC Report (Fujitsu/Keysight Technologies)
This PoC report is about the results of Flexible Bridging Service PoC listed in the PoC reference document Open APN Architecture PoC Reference version 1.0. In this PoC, some key measurement parameters were measured: * PoC Project Goal #1: Confirm the corresponding feature of PoC Document 3.6 Feature 6 * PoC Project Goal #2: Measure […]
Interview Series: Ulrich Dropmann shares Nokia’s message to their peers in the industry
Hear from Nokia’s Head of Standardization and Industry Environment, Ulrich Dropmann, as he answers, “What would be your message to your peers about the IOWN Global Forum?”
Interview Series: Ulrich Dropmann shares how Nokia aligns with the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from Nokia’s Head of Standardization and Industry Environment, Ulrich Dropmann, as he answers, “Tell us about technologies of interest that are aligned with the IOWN Global Forum.”
Interview Series: Ulrich Dropmann shares Nokia’s expectations from the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from Nokia’s Head of Standardization and Industry Environment, Ulrich Dropmann, as he answers, “What are your expectations from IOWN Global Forum?”
Interview Series: Ulrich Dropmann shares Nokia’s vision and how it supports the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from Ulrich Dropmann, Head of Standardization and Industry Environment at Nokia, as he answers, “Tell us about Nokia’s vision and how it supports the IOWN Global Forum vision?”
Interview Series: Tomohiro Otani shares KDDI Corporation’s message to their peers in the industry
Hear from KDDI Corporation’s Deputy General Manager, Tomohiro Otani, as he answers, “What would be your message to your peers about the IOWN Global Forum?”
Interview Series: Tomohiro Otani shares how KDDI Corporation aligns with the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from KDDI Corporation’s Deputy General Manager, Tomohiro Otani, as he answers, “Tell us about technologies of interest that are aligned with the IOWN Global Forum.”
Interview Series: Tomohiro Otani shares KDDI Corporation’s expectations from the IOWN Global Forum
Hear from KDDI Corporation’s Deputy General Manager, Tomohiro Otani, as he answers, “What are your expectations from the IOWN Global Forum?”
