Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. introduced QuantumLink?, the latest solution within its Quantum Bandwidth? line of products, designed to provide remote management and monitoring of cable amplifiers that will reshape the cable broadband market. Using QuantumLink, operators will have the ability to remotely manage cable broadband amplifiers, ushering in a new era of efficiency, convenience, and enhanced service quality for customers.

Available as a built-in feature with its next generation smart amplifier, Quantum18, and as a module add-in to existing amplifiers, QuantumLink provides scalable network management without affecting performance. QuantumLink provides a standards-based, open-source solution, enabling streamlined and secure remote communication with active devices in the network. It consists of a transponder in each amplifier and a virtual controller that allows cable operations to deploy without operational disruption at their hubs and head ends while ensuring northbound compatibility with their existing tools, such as SNMP, RESTCONF, and KAFKA.

Key Benefits of Remote Amplifier Management: Enhanced Service Quality: Operators can identify and resolve signal issues, ensuring a consistent, high-quality broadband experience for users. Reduced Downtime: Remote management enables faster troubleshooting and reduces the time required to address amplifier-related issues, minimizing service disruptions. Cost Efficiency: Operators can optimize network performance without the need for on-site technicians, resulting in cost savings that can be passed on to customers.

Real-Time Insights: Access to real-time data and analytics allows for data-driven decision-making to improve network performance. Customer Satisfaction: Faster issue resolution and improved service quality contribute to higher customer satisfaction and retention rates. To continue engineering for market transitions and global demands for bandwidth, AOI recently announced its decision to sell Quantum Bandwidth products directly to Cable Multiple System Operators (?MSO?).

AOI believes this strategy will provide it with greater control in designing, building, and manufacturing to the future needs of MSOs, and underscores the company?s commitment to push the boundaries of what is possible in the telecommunications industry.