Fiber-optic communications component and subsystem maker Finisar Corp of Sunnyvale, CA, USA has received the 2014 Technology Achievement Award from network provider Brocade Communications Systems Inc of San Jose, CA.
The technology award recognizes the supplier who is both innovative and proactive in providing technology solutions that ensure Brocade’s competitive advantage. The selection criteria included excellence in roadmap alignment, partnership in product design, technology leadership, and proactive engineering support. A few examples of Finisar’s achievements were highlighted during the event, including:
the broadest portfolio offering from any supplier; a commitment to aligning to Brocade’s roadmap; a dedication to emerging technologies such as 32G SFP+, 100G CFP2, CFP4 and QSFP28; an unwavering commitment to supporting Brocade’s customer requirements; and a leadership position in vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) technology that surpasses industry performance.
“As we focus on the future, Finisar will continue to provide customers with innovative optics technology solutions to drive the industry forward,” comments Todd Swanson, executive VP, sales & marketing.
Finisar also received the Customer Focus Award from Brocade in 2010.
