Episode 136
#127 Corning's Brian Rhoney on AI, optical connectivity and the DC
February 16, 202627m 22s
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Show Notes
Brian Rhoney, Director of Data Center Market Development at Corning Optical, explains how optical fibre and new interconnects are critical to scaling AI clusters, shifting data center traffic, and solving the memory and bandwidth challenges posed by modern GPUs.
The episode also covers supply and infrastructure constraints, power and water considerations, Australia’s competitive position and sovereign AI concerns, and emerging trends like lensed connectivity and replacing copper links with optical solutions.
Interviewer: Grahame Lynch