As AI technology advances, datacentres are facing unprecedented demands on interconnect bandwidth according to a survey by Ciena. Conducted in 2025 among over 1,300 professionals, the research reveals that 53% of decision-makers anticipate AI workloads will exert the most significant pressure on datacentre infrastructure, ahead of cloud computing and data analytics. Notably, 43% of new datacentres will focus on AI, and 87% foresee the need for fiber optic capacities of 800 Gbps or more. Pluggable optics are viewed positively for addressing efficiency challenges associated with this demand surge in AI infrastructure.
As AI workloads surge, the demand on datacentre interconnect infrastructure is expected to surpass that of cloud computing, marking a pivotal shift in data center focus.
The rapid growth of AI is anticipated to require a significant increase in interconnect bandwidth, with 87% of datacentre experts expecting fiber optic needs of 800 Gbps or higher.
A notable 53% of datacentre decision-makers predict that AI will drive the greatest demand for DCI infrastructure, signaling a critical transition in operational strategies.
The integration of pluggable optics is seen as essential by 98% of respondents, reflecting a growing emphasis on efficiency in power consumption and physical space in datacentre environments.
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