ITU Releases ION-2030 Framework for Future Optical Networks and AI Integration
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched the ION-2030 framework to guide global optical connectivity evolution. Developed by ITU-T Study Group 15, it aims to address the demands of 6G, AI, data centers, and broadband access. The framework emphasizes the interdependence of AI and optical networking, proposing a service-oriented architecture with terabit connectivity, integrated sensing, energy-efficient designs, and end-to-end service optimization.
Feb 14, 2026, 3:52 PM
