Stephan Rettenberger explores the transformative impact of AI on optical networks at ANGA COM
Session will examine how AI workloads are reshaping optical transport design and create opportunities for service providers
- Speakers: Stephan Rettenberger, SVP of marketing and corporate communications at Adtran
- Topics: The transformative impact of AI on optical network infrastructure
- When: Tuesday, June 3, 2:30 p.m. EST
- Where: ANGA COM 2025, Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany https://angacom.de/en/homepage
AI is placing new and urgent demands on optical network infrastructure. From training large language models to powering real-time inference at scale, today’s AI workloads require massive bandwidth, ultra-low latency and significantly greater energy efficiency. These requirements are driving a rethinking of how optical transport networks are built, especially around the network edge, where scalable, flexible and sustainable architecture is now essential.
In this session, Stephan Rettenberger will explore the infrastructure implications of AI growth. He’ll outline the key requirements for AI-ready networks and examine how technologies such as open line systems, coherent optics and software-defined control can help operators meet evolving demands. Drawing on recent industry insights, he’ll connect the dots between AI adoption and the future of optical network design.