Published Date::17/10/2024
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2024 — POET Technologies Inc. (TSX Venture PTK; NASDAQ POET), a leading designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer™, Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), and light sources for data centers, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence (AI) markets, has won the 'Best in Artificial Intelligence' category at the prestigious 2024 Global Tech Awards. The award was announced on October 14 and is the third major recognition the company has received in 2024, following accolades from the AI Breakthrough Awards and the Merit Awards.
Why POET Stands OutPOET Technologies was chosen as the Best in the Artificial Intelligence category due to its innovative approach to powering AI networks and hyperscale data centers. 'POET’s commitment to improving the performance and scalability of AI infrastructure sets it apart as a leader in the industry,' commented Sirisha Lanka, Managing Director of the Global Tech Awards.
About the Global Tech AwardsFounded in 2022, the Global Tech Awards is a platform that recognizes and celebrates excellence in technology. The awards aim to identify and reward the most exceptional technology solutions and services from around the world. This year’s judges included executives from leading tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle.
POET's Groundbreaking Technology'Winning the Best in Artificial Intelligence honor from the Global Tech Awards is another stellar indication of why an increasing number of the leading companies in our industry are turning to POET for solutions that will help them grow their market share and develop new products that address the demand for AI networking and data center connectivity,' said Dr. Suresh Venkatesan, POET’s Chairman and CEO.
POET Technologies Inc.POET Technologies is a design and development company that offers high-speed optical modules, optical engines, and light source products to the artificial intelligence systems market and hyperscale data centers. POET’s photonic integration solutions are based on the POET Optical Interposer™, a patented platform that seamlessly integrates electronic and photonic devices into a single chip using advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. POET's products are known for their lower cost, reduced power consumption, smaller size, and scalability to high production volumes.
Applications of POET's TechnologyIn addition to providing high-speed (800G, 1.6T and above) optical engines and optical modules for AI clusters and hyperscale data centers, POET has also designed and produced novel light source products for chip-to-chip data communication within and between AI servers. These products address bandwidth and latency issues in AI systems. POET’s Optical Interposer platform also solves device integration challenges in 5G networks, machine-to-machine communication, self-contained 'Edge' computing applications, and sensing applications, such as LIDAR systems for autonomous vehicles.
Headquarters and OperationsPOET is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with operations in Allentown, PA, Shenzhen, China, and Singapore. For more information about POET, visit www.poet-technologies.com.
About the Global Tech AwardsThe Global Tech Awards is a prestigious platform that recognizes and celebrates the very best in technology. With a focus on innovation, creativity, and excellence, the awards aim to identify and reward the most exceptional technology solutions and services from around the world. The awards are open to businesses, organizations, and individuals who are creating and delivering innovative technologies that are driving progress and shaping the future.
Q: What is the POET Optical Interposer™?
A: The POET Optical Interposer™ is a patented platform that allows the seamless integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single chip using advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. It is designed to improve the performance and scalability of AI infrastructure and data center connectivity.
Q: Who are the judges for the Global Tech Awards?
A: The judges for the Global Tech Awards include executives from leading tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle. They evaluate and recognize the most exceptional technology solutions and services from around the world.
Q: What other awards has POET Technologies received in 2024?
A: In 2024, POET Technologies has received the 'Best Optical AI Solution' from the AI Breakthrough Awards and the 'AI Innovator of the Year' Gold Prize from the Merit Awards, in addition to the 'Best in Artificial Intelligence' at the Global Tech Awards.
Q: What are the main applications of POET's technology?
A: POET's technology is primarily used in high-speed optical modules, optical engines, and light source products for AI clusters and hyperscale data centers. It also addresses bandwidth and latency issues in AI systems and is applicable in 5G networks, machine-to-machine communication, 'Edge' computing, and LIDAR systems for autonomous vehicles.
Q: Where is POET Technologies headquartered?
A: POET Technologies is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with operations in Allentown, PA, Shenzhen, China, and Singapore.