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It feels like so much has changed since we first looked at optical transceivers. We’re going to look back at our overview, and explore some of the most important developments over the past decade.

The Taxonomy of Transceivers, Revisited (Part 1) | Champion ONE When we look back on our nearly two decades as a leading provider of optical transceivers, the most salient truth is the only constant in the world of open networking is change. The appetite for more bandwidth is accelerating across all industries, and solutions providers like us are racing just ahe...

We are excited to announce that Michael Rapp has joined the Champion ONE family as our new CEO, paving the way for even greater value for our customers and stakeholders.

Pete Kirchof, C1’s acting CEO who will be returning to his primary role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, noted: “Michael is the ideal leader to capitalize on the momentum of our successful merger with Approved Networks – a recognized leader in the industry with significant runway – and steward C1 through its next phase of accelerated growth.”

Welcome to the team, Michael!

Read more here: https://www.championone.com/press/champion-one-announces-new-ceo.

Champion ONE Announces New CEO | Champion ONE Michael Rapp takes the reins at leading optical networks company Cleveland, OH, and Orange County, CA, September 16, 2020 – The Champion ONE Family of Companies (“C1” or the “Company”), a leading designer, marketer, and supplier of optical networking components worldwide, today announced ...

Wi-Fi 6 and 5G are two of the most exciting trends in optical networking. How can they coexist, and how will they converge? We start our two-part exploration this week.

How Will Wi-Fi 6 and 5G Work Together? (Part 1) | Champion ONE As 5G and Wi-Fi 6 technologies have developed in parallel, the necessity for them to “play nicely together” has grown. While convergence (i.e., the integration of Wi-Fi into a mobile or cable operator’s core network) does not appear to be in the cards in the immediate future, a functional coex...