On July 8, 2025, Lawrence Gasman joined an expert panel hosted by LIGHTWAVE for a compelling webinar titled “The Road to 800G / 1.5T in the Data Center.” The session brought together some of the leading voices in data infrastructure and optics to explore the next phase of hyperscale evolution — from 800G to 1.6 Tbps and beyond.
As expected, the session didn’t disappoint. With attendance topping expectations and a flood of technical questions from the audience, it’s clear the industry is hungry for insights into co-packaged optics, quantum photonics, and high-performance interconnects like 400ZR/ZR+.
Lawrence Gasman, founder of Communications Industry Researchers (CIR) and co-creator of the Inside Quantum Technology conference series, shared his unique perspective on how quantum technologies are beginning to intersect with data center infrastructure — especially in terms of scalability, performance, and future market impact.
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Gasman also continues the conversation weekly through his newsletter, From My Desk PRO, where he dives deep into the commercial impact of quantum computing, photonics, and AI infrastructure. You can subscribe or learn more here.
