Finisar has found renewed success now that the telecom equipment vendors have moved to more pluggable optics. Although the company has seen some turbulent quarters due to supply chain glitches, it is in an enviable position as the largest manufacturer of optical transceivers and transponders; as such the company is less subject to the pressure for market consolidation. Finisar's CEO talked to us about these issues and more, including the growth in 40Gig demand, the still hot 10Gig market,

Craig Matsumoto, Editor-in-Chief, Light Reading

February 28, 2008

Finisar has found renewed success now that the telecom equipment vendors have moved to more pluggable optics. Although the company has seen some turbulent quarters due to supply chain glitches, it is in an enviable position as the largest manufacturer of optical transceivers and transponders; as such the company is less subject to the pressure for market consolidation. Finisar's CEO talked to us about these issues and more, including the growth in 40Gig demand, the still hot 10Gig market,

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Craig Matsumoto

Editor-in-Chief, Light Reading

Yes, THAT Craig Matsumoto – who used to be at Light Reading from 2002 until 2013 and then went away and did other stuff and now HE'S BACK! As Editor-in-Chief. Go Craig!!

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