ADVA Optical Networking SE is a Germany-based provider of open optical networking and synchronization solutions designed to support high-capacity, low-latency communications across metropolitan, regional and long-haul network environments. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Martinsried near Munich, the company has grown from its roots in optical transport to offer a broad portfolio of wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) transport systems, network edge and access nodes, and timing solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide.
The company’s product suite includes modular transport platforms such as the FSP Series, which deliver scalable DWDM capabilities, and the Ensemble family of software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) solutions. These offerings enable automation, open-line system architectures, and multi-layer orchestration across cloud data center interconnect, mobile backhaul and fiber-to-the-premises deployments. ADVA’s timing and synchronization products, originally strengthened by the 2014 acquisition of Oscilloquartz, provide precise network timing for 5G, financial trading and industrial IoT applications.
ADVA serves a global customer base composed of tier-1 telecommunications operators, cloud and content providers, government agencies and large enterprises. The company supports network transformation initiatives with disaggregated hardware, open APIs and interoperability with third-party software, positioning itself at the forefront of open networking standards. Strategic investments in R&D centers across Europe, North America and Asia reinforce its commitment to innovation in high-speed transport and carrier-grade synchronization.
Under the leadership of CEO Brian Protiva and a seasoned executive team, ADVA Optical Networking emphasizes operational excellence, sustainable growth and customer-centric product development. With a workforce spanning more than 700 employees and a network of global sales and support offices, the company continues to expand its solutions portfolio to address the evolving demands of next-generation communication networks.
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