Spotlight Type: vendormember

Smartoptics is a Scandinavian company founded in 2006 with key offices in Norway, Sweden and the US. Smartoptics designs open optical networking solutions for the rural service provider community, enabling cost-efficient DWDM networks that are simple to operate. This empowers our customers to break free from unwanted vendor lock-in, remain flexible and minimize costs.
Key Product Solutions:
• SoSmart Software Suite – Management software designed for planning, deploying, monitoring, and operating Smartoptics products in an open multi-layer and multi-vendor environment.
• Open Line Systems – DCP-M – Point to Point, DCP-R – Ring or Mesh networks – 1G to 800G.
• Modular Transponders / Muxponders – Plug-and-play modular transponders and muxponders built on distributed open DWDM architectures for scalable Layer 1 transport.
• Multiplexers & OADM’s – H-Series – Passive multiplexers and DCP-F – OADMs optimized for low-loss transmission, enabling scalable CWDM and DWDM architectures with pay-as-you-grow flexibility.
• Optical Transceivers – Universal Transceivers with a massive coding database.
• Professional Servces & Support: 24/7 support services provided by in-house engineers to ensure high efficiency, minimal disruption, and strong value throughout the network lifecycle.
Smartoptics is thankful to be a part of the FNC member community and look forward to continuing to service those needs.
For more information, please visit us at smartoptics.com.

Empowering the Next Generation of Connectivity
At Arista Networks, we are redefining the economics of the middle mile and broadband edge. By combining our programmable Arista EOS® with industry-leading routing and switching platforms, we help service providers build high-capacity, resilient networks that are easy to manage. From rural fiber deployments to regional core upgrades, our data-driven networking approach ensures your infrastructure scales seamlessly as subscriber demand grows—without increasing operational complexity. For updates on Arista, visit us at https://www.arista.com/en/.

Ribbon Communications: Trusted Partner to FNA Members
Ribbon helps Fiber Network Alliance members modernize and scale with Access agnostic IP Optical solutions and cloud native voice & SBC’s to simplifying operations while strengthening network resilience. Ribbon is currently deployed across a majority of FNA member networks, with a particularly strong footprint across Georgia, enabling service aware middle mile backhaul, enterprise/wholesale services, and data center interconnect for emerging AI workloads. Our Muse Multilayer Automation platform unifies IP and optical management with low code workflows to accelerate rollouts and reduce OpEx, all backed by U.S.-based 24/7 support and perpetual licensing that lowers total cost of ownership. With Ribbon, FNA members deliver more performance, reliability, and value to the communities they serve.
• Ribbon info for Rural Providers: Ribbon-Rural & Regional Providers
• Ribbon video link: Intelligent Middle Mile
• Ribbon Website: https://www.rbbn.com

Ciena is the global leader in high-speed connectivity.
We build the world’s most adaptive networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand. By harnessing the power of our networking systems, components, automation software, and services, Ciena revolutionizes data transmission and network management. With unparalleled expertise and innovation, we empower our customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. For updates on Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn and X, or visit the Ciena Insights webpage and Ciena website.

Cable East, Inc. is a trusted provider of turnkey solutions for the design, construction, and maintenance of broadband and fiber optic networks. For thirty-three years we have partnered with municipalities, utilities, and private network operators to expand critical infrastructure across the region. Our team is known for its technical expertise, commitment to safety, and ability to deliver projects on time and on budget. From rural broadband expansion to large-scale commercial builds, Cable East brings the experience and reliability that network owners count on.

We offer a full range of services to support every phase of a network’s lifecycle. These include engineering services, aerial and underground construction, fiber splicing and testing, project management, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. By combining skilled crews, new and advanced equipment, and a customer-first approach, we help our clients build resilient networks that support today’s connectivity needs and tomorrow’s innovations. At Cable East, we’re proud to be powering communities and enabling growth through strong, future-ready fiber infrastructure.

https://cable-east.com/