Gazettabyte

About Gazettabyte

Gazettabyte is a trusted, independent resource at the intersection of photonics, semiconductors, and communications. It combines technical rigour with accessibility, distilling complex advances in silicon photonics, optical interconnects, and system design into narratives that matter to researchers, engineers, and business leaders alike. Whether dissecting breakthroughs such as Broadcom’s 100-terabit Tomahawk 6 switch chip, profiling key industry figures like Ciena’s Kim Roberts and Marvell’s Loi Nguyen, or honouring industry figures like Brandon Collins and Harald Bock, its articles embody a rare balance of credibility and insight. The editor’s genuine voice and independence have earned Gazettabyte the trust of an industry that relies on it for both context and perspective. Supported by leading sponsors—including Adtran, Cisco, Ciena, and Nokia, Gazettabyte is valued not just as a news source, but as a chronicler and curator of the stories shaping the future of optical technologies.

About Sponsorship

Gazettabyte is a resource for the optical community. It includes in-depth features on datacom and telecom topics as well as information targeted at individuals working in the optical industry. This site is only possible thanks to the sponsoring companies. And it is important to detail the terms of the sponsorship.

Gazettabyte guarantees each sponsor the following in return for backing the site:

An interview for at least one of the feature articles of the year. In practice, it will likely be more but one interview is guaranteed.
One shorter article – at least 750 words – will also be written about each sponsoring company during the year on a topic chosen by Gazettabyte. This could be a result of a key company announcement, or to seek comment from a company expert on an industry development or simply a general Q&A with a senior executive from the company.

Reader feedback is encouraged. Gazettabyte can always do a better job at being an information source so please add comments to stories and provide feedback on topics of interest.

Industry Feedback and Testimonials

"There are so few quality publications covering optics left. Most sites are compiling or regurgitating PR and provide little or no critical thinking or analysis. This is the value of Gazettabyte.” CEO of a company that was at ECOC
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“Gazettabyte is one of the few publications that dedicates the time and insight the industry needs on key technology advances. It is a wonderful website.” Deborah Porchivina
“You do a good job on your website educating the world.” Dr. Ian Betty, Ciena
"I am a constant reader of your resource as it is one of the few places covering optical/ electronics and silicon photonics in greater detail." An executive at a leading European operator
"I honestly always learn something new from your articles." Senior PR executive that has been representing optical companies for over a decade, after reading an article about one of his clients.
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