NTT Executive Vice President and CTO, Riaki Hoshino, shares NTT’s vision for an all-photonics network and its importance in an increasingly AI-driven world. Designed to create a smarter world by using cutting-edge technologies, its Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) is built around photonic technology designed to deliver ultra-high capacity, ultra-low latency, and ultra-low power consumption.
He discusses how NTT is transforming advanced research and innovation into practical applications to address evolving industry needs. He also explores how collaboration with Ciena is helping NTT build the global infrastructure needed to support growing connectivity demands, power the AI era, and advance its vision for the future of networking.