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Written by: EPS Global 8/31/2026
August 2026

Tech News Roundup

Inside the fabric, the optics, and the links nobody scoped — plus 800G unboxings and an IO500 result on half a rack.

Alan Fagan and Tim Lieto discussing AI networking economics
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The Network Is a Revenue Multiplier, Not a Cost Center

The network accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of an AI build's spend, but it determines the revenue potential of the other 85 percent. A single percentage point of improvement in Model Flops Utilization can translate into roughly 5 to 6 percent more revenue — which is why the network conversation belongs in the boardroom, not just the IT department.

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The Edgecore AIS800-64D 800G switch being unboxed in the EPS Global switch lab
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Unboxing the Edgecore AIS800-64D for AI and ML Fabrics

Building an AI cluster means designing for bandwidth first, and the Edgecore AIS800-64D is built for exactly that — from its 3000W power supplies to its 800G port density. Barry McGinley takes an in-depth look from our switch lab, covering the build, the port layout, and where the AIS800 series fits as data centres move to higher speeds.

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EPS Global at ECOC 2026 in Málaga, Spain
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Meet Us at ECOC 2026

Málaga, Spain

John Lynch, Mark Downey, Melina Beck and André Grzenia will be on the ground at ECOC 2026. Whether you are exploring open networking, planning your next AI data centre build, or want to talk through disaggregated switching, our team is happy to have the conversation. Drop us a message or email meetwithus@epsglobal.com to lock in a time.

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Celestica DS5000 2U 64-port 800G data center switch

Celestica DS5000 — 2U 64-Port 800G Data Center Switch

Celestica's 800G family of network switches is purpose-built for cutting-edge AI/ML and HPC requirements, delivering high-density, high-performance solutions tailored to evolving data centre networking demands.

  • Throughput: 51.2Tbps (64 x 800G OSFP ports)
  • Versatility: Multi-speed (50GbE–800GbE) and ZR/ZR+ coherent optics support
  • Architecture: PHYless 2U design with Broadcom Tomahawk 5 & Intel Xeon D
  • Resilience: Hot-swappable, redundant power and cooling
  • Open Networking: ONIE-compatible for flexible NOS selection (e.g. SONiC)
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800G (2x 400 DR4) OSFP optical transceiver

800G (2x 400 DR4) OSFP Optical Transceiver

The FTCE4517E1PxA (2x DR4) OSFP transceiver modules are engineered for 2x 400 Gigabit Ethernet connections over up to 500m of single mode fibre. The modules adhere to the OSFP MSA, IEEE 802.3bs and IEEE P802.3ck standards, with digital diagnostics accessible through the I2C interface.

  • Hot-pluggable Type 2 OSFP form factor
  • I2C management interface
  • Supports 850 Gb/s aggregate bit rate
  • 8x100G PAM4 retimed 106.25 Gb/s electrical interface, aligned to IEEE 802.3ck
  • Aligned with IEEE 802.3bs
  • Dual MPO-12, APC receptacles
  • Single 3.3V power supply
  • Case temperature range of 20°C to 60°C (limited temp) or 0°C to 70°C (C-temp)
  • RoHS-6 compliant
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August 2026 - Tech News Roundup

Inside the fabric, the optics, and the links nobody scoped - plus 800G unboxings and an IO500 result on half a rack. Inside the fabric, the optics, and the links nobody scoped - plus 800G unboxings and an IO500 result on half a rack.

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