Advanced Test Equipment Can Shorten Time to Market for New Fiber Optic Communications Gear

The recent battering of optical network and related stocks, along with those of other technology companies, belies the underlying fundamentals of the communications industry. In the face of financial turbulence and consolidations, the long-term outlook for optical networking remains positive. Companies such as Marconi, Nova Crystals, Alcatel and others continue to announce capacity expansions for opto devices.