Infinera

Founded in 2000 as Zepton Networks and headquartered in San Jose, California, Infinera Corporation is a leading manufacturer of optical fiber telecommunications equipment and IP transport technologies. The company specializes in Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)-based packet optical transmission equipment and large-scale photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Infinera's core mission is to innovate in the field of optical networking, providing open optical networking solutions built on vertically integrated optical semiconductors. Their product offerings include networking systems and products designed to maximize fiber capacity and efficiency.

Notable figures affiliated with Infinera include CEO David Heard and President David F. Welch. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol INFN and is a component of the Russell 2000 Index. Infinera has achieved significant milestones, including generating a revenue of $1.356 billion in 2020 and employing around 3,200 people. The company's impact on the telecommunications industry is marked by its pioneering advancements in photonic integration and its commitment to enhancing the capacity and performance of fiber infrastructure globally.