Independent Data Solutions (IDS) was proud to attend Smartoptics’ SmartConnect2025 conference in Stockholm, where innovation, openness and optical networking excellence took center stage. The event brought together industry leaders, technology partners and forward-thinking customers to explore the future of open networking and Smartoptics delivered a compelling vision.
Driving Innovation in Open Networking
Smartoptics reaffirmed its position as a trailblazer in the optical networking space, showcasing a bold roadmap and a suite of new product enhancements designed to meet the growing demand for capacity, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. Their commitment to open standards and automation resonates strongly with IDS’s own values of agility and customer-centric innovation.
Key Highlights from SmartConnect2025
Next-Gen Open Line Systems
Smartoptics unveiled major updates to its DCP-M Family, including:
- DCP-M32-CSO-ZR+: A coherent-optimized open line system supporting 800G, featuring:
- Zero-touch provisioning
- OTDR filter (1600–1670nm)
- Streaming telemetry via gNMI
- Optical performance up to 120 km / 28 dB
- DCP-M40-MSO-ZR: The next-gen multi-service DCI solution:
- 40ch DWDM in 1RU
- Plug-and-play for 1G–400G
- Enhanced telemetry, WSS on drop side, and pluggable OTDR/OSC
- Replaces the DCP-M40-PAM4-xx with significant performance and usability gains
ROADM-Based Networks
Smartoptics is expanding its support for meshed and hybrid networks, with:
- 34D ROADMs featuring colourless & Flexgrid ports
- ILA nodes with VG amplifiers and Raman support for extended reach and OSNR optimization
Transponders & Muxponders
The new DCP-802 dual 400/800G transponder was a standout:
- Low latency, low power
- In-band management and encryption support
- Flexible breakout options: 2x400G or 8x100G
Transceivers & SmartBoard V2
Smartoptics introduced a range of 800G transceivers including:
- Multi-mode VR8 and single-mode DR8, 2xFR4, 2xLR4
- 800G L-Band DWDM in QSFP-DD form factor
- SmartBoard V2 (targeting Q1 2026) for enhanced programming and deployment
SoSmart Management Suite
The modular, SDN-based SoSmart suite continues to evolve:
- Built on open APIs and open-source software
- Seamless integration with DCP-M systems
- Yang-based data models and NetConf protocol support
IDS Perspective
For IDS, SmartConnect2025 was more than a showcase, it was a reaffirmation of our strategic alignment with Smartoptics. Their relentless focus on innovation, supply chain reliability and customer-centric design mirrors our own commitment to delivering future-ready solutions to our clients.
As the industry moves toward open, automated and scalable optical networks, IDS is excited to partner with Smartoptics in bringing these technologies to market, ensuring our customers stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
