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Yahoo
31-03-2025
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iPronics Unveils World's First Silicon Photonics Optical Circuit Switch for AI-Driven Data Centers Optical Network Transformation
iPronics Optical Networking Engine VALENCIA, Spain, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iPronics, a leader in software-defined photonics, today launched its Optical Networking Engine, ONE-32, the world's first Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) product based on silicon photonics. Tailored for AI workloads and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure, the ONE-32 delivers ultra-low latency, massive scalability, and groundbreaking cost efficiency, transforming data center networking. Transforming AI and Cloud Infrastructure Targeting both scale up and scale out applications for AI clusters and high-performance computing data centers, ONE-32 enables failure-resilient interconnects and programmable Layer 1 topologies. With AI driving data rates to double annually, traditional electrical packet switches (EPS) falter, burdened by power-intensive optical-electrical-optical conversions and rigid designs. The ONE-32, a 32-port OCS, leverages a CMOS- silicon photonics platform to eliminate these inefficiencies, cutting switch power consumption by up to 50% by halving the quantity of transceivers required compared to EPS. It offers a flat O-band response, near-zero latency (<30 ns), and rapid reconfiguration (<300 µs). 'The ONE-32 redefines connectivity for the AI era,' said Christian Dupont, CEO of iPronics. 'As the first OCS built on silicon photonics technology, it delivers unmatched performance and affordability, unlocking optical networking's full potential for data centers.' 'iPronics ONE-32 key features include gain-control routing and bandwidth transparency, in a compact 1U form factor,' said Daniel Perez, CTO of iPronics. 'ONE-32 capitalizes on CMOS scalability, making high-performance networking widely accessible.' Availability and Upcoming Showcase Available from May 2025, ONE-32 advances iPronics' vision of optical innovation to enable a future proof AI Data Center network. iPronics will be showcasing its ONE-32, at OFC 2025 taking place at San Francisco from 1st April to 3rd April. Attendees can find iPronics at booth number 5526. Visit or contact info@ for details. About iPronics iPronics, Programmable Photonics, Spain, has pioneered the field of software-defined photonics. The company presents the first Optical Circuit Switch able to offer low latency, low cost and low power to accelerate optical transformation of AI cluster communications and future-proofing data center infrastructure. For more information visit: or contact: press@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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iPRONICS Raises € 20M in Series A to Advance Optical Networking for Next-Gen AI Data Centers
iPronics Optical Networking Engine VALENCIA, Spain, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iPronics, a leading deep tech startup in software-defined photonic engines, announced a 20M€ series A. This funding will accelerate the deployment of iPronics Optical Networking Engine (ONE), in AI data centers, enabling fast, scalable and high-bandwidth communication for energy-efficient AI. This investment is led by Triatomic Capital, with participation from Fine Structure Ventures (Fidelity Investments) and Bosch Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners and Criteria Venture Tech. CEO Christian Dupont, stated, "iPronics technology will enable larger GPU domains with fast optical interconnects, increasing training compute capacity and providing low latency inference. This investment will accelerate our Optical Circuit Switch market deployment, allowing customers to build next-gen AI infrastructure.' Networking at the speed of light with iPronics Optical Networking Engines Current AI datacenters use electronic switches that must be replaced as bandwidth needs to grow, limiting GPUs per server and creating fixed infrastructure that hinders efficient GPU utilization. Optical networking is the solution. iPronics ONE technology offers an optically switched fabric for AI architectures, enabling on-the-fly topology adaptation and extending programmability to physical layer connections. It provides 1000x faster reconfiguration vs other optic based approaches, lossless operation, lower cost-per-port, and higher reliability due to its solid-state chip design. Peter Zhou, General Partner at Triatomic Capital, said, "iPronics has the unique technology and team to advance photonics adoption in data centers and AI clusters. We believe network fabrics operating entirely at the speed of light are essential to the next-generation compute stack. We are excited to support iPronics' efforts to accelerate next-gen AI infrastructure performance." Dr. Ingo Ramesohl, Managing Director of Bosch Ventures, commented, "We believe iPronics is well-positioned to lead the rapidly expanding use of Optical Circuit Switches (OCS) in AI Data Centers market, which will increasingly rely on optical networks." Josué J. López, Next gen computing lead at Fine Structure Ventures and photonics expert, added, "This investment aligns with our focus on next gen computing driving innovation. We are very impressed by the photonics team at iPronics and the OCS solution they have developed. FSV sees strong synergies between iPronics' expertise and our strengths in deep-tech companies." This funding marks a significant milestone for iPronics validating the potential of its technology to transform the data center landscape. About iPronics iPronics disrupts data center management with its revolutionary optical networking engine, pioneering software-defined photonics and presenting the first integrated optical switch for seamless AI cluster communication and future-proofing data center infrastructure. For more information visit: or contact: press@ About Triatomic Capital Triatomic Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build 'century-defining' businesses and technologies. The firm specializes in applied AI investments across a number of themes including Next-Gen Compute, Engineered Biology, New Materials, New Energy, and Automated Economy. Founded by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and investors, Triatomic Capital's leadership draws on decades of experience from top-tier investment firms and the largest technology companies in the world to help scale and support the next wave of AI-driven businesses. For more information about Triatomic Capital, visit About Fine Structure Ventures Fine Structure Ventures is a venture capital fund advised by F-Prime Capital. We back scientific and technical innovators and invest from Seed through Series B. From aerospace and biology to climate tech, next gen computing and the development of advanced materials, Fine Structure Ventures is tackling some of the most significant technological challenges we face today. About Bosch Ventures Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (Bosch Ventures) is the corporate venture capital company of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. Bosch Ventures invests worldwide in innovative start-up companies at all stages of their development. Its investment activities focus on technology companies working in areas of business of current and future relevance for Bosch, above all, automation and electrification, energy efficiency, enabling technologies, and healthcare systems. Bosch Ventures also invests in services and business models that are relevant to the above-mentioned areas of business. Furthermore, Bosch Ventures enables co-innovation between Bosch and startups through the Open Bosch Program. Additional information is available online at: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
