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“Innovation is the art of condensing complexity into a catalyst for global progress. By shrinking massive optical systems into a circuit, we unlocked the floodgates of the digital age—laying the foundation for the web and powering the vast data flows we rely on today.” — Akira Shimada, President and CEO, NTT We are proud to announce that an IEEE Milestone has been awarded to NTT’s groundbreaking Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG), developed using Silica-Based Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology. This recognition marks our 5th historic achievement recognized by the IEEE . Developed in the 1990s, this technology became the unsung hero of the internet. By enabling multiple light signals to travel through a single fiber with high reliability and scalability, it accelerated the global adoption of high-capacity optical networks—and today, continues to serve as a fundamental pillar powering IOWN, our next-generation, photonics-driven infrastructure. This award is proof that NTT’s commitment to light-based technology will continue to define the future. How do you think photonics will change our world in the next 25 years? #NTT #IEEE #IOWN #Photonics #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation