The future of AI infrastructure won’t be defined by a single processor, memory or computing technology. As power, memory and data movement constraints grow we’re seeing advances in combining XPUs, specialist accelerators, advanced memory, optical interconnects and emerging compute technologies into heterogenous architectures. Heterogeneity allows each component in the system to be used where it delivers the greatest system-level advantage. In this article for @techUK, Optalysys CPO and Co-Founder @NNOPT argues that this shift creates a significant opportunity for the UK to turn its strengths in photonics, semiconductor design and advanced computing into strategically vital positions within the global AI supply chain – but doing so will require collaboration across hyperscalers, hardware developers, networking companies, deep-tech innovators and government alongside faster commercialisation of the UK’s research strengths. Read the full article: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zgRcK0

We've touched down at the Optica + Advanced Photonics Coalition PECC Summit in Sunnyvale! We're looking forward to connecting with leading technical minds from across the photonics ecosystem 💡 If you'd like to experience a brand new live demo of our photonic Compute-in-Transit technology that delivers greater energy efficiency for AI, swing by our stand (T9). You can also pre-book your meeting here bookings.cloud.microsoft/boo…

Our CPO Nick New recently spoke to @BW_SciTech about the Optalysys journey spanning Leeds, Bristol & the US 🚀 Our Leeds site is home to our optical lab and where our photonics engineers, mathematicians & cryptographers are based. Watch the full video ⬇️ youtu.be/y7ROPo4lqaA?si=B2t8…

Later this month we'll be heading to Sunnyvale for the Optica & Advanced Photonics Coalition's PECC Summit where we're Gold Sponsors 🚀 Visit the team on Stand T9 to see and interact with a live demo of our photonic Compute-in-Transit technology and talk to us about: - Photonic compute for AI inference - Distributed AI and collective operations - How compute can be integrated into optical links - Opportunities to collaborate across chips, networking and optical infrastructure Book some time in with the team ➡️ bookings.cloud.microsoft/boo…

📣 We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Chip Greely as our new VP & Head of Device Operations Based in the US, Chip has over 35 years of experience in semiconductors and has worked with the likes of Qualcomm, Textron and TRW. More recently he's worked in the electro-optical space at Ayar Labs, Nokia America, and n-Eye Systems managing in-house and OSAT assemblies and relationships of silicon photonics to support AI. Welcome aboard Chip!

As AI hits memory, power and copper walls, new ways of computing matter more than ever. Our CEO Chris Walker explores recent photonics milestones that could pave the way ⬇️ Read the full article: eu1.hubs.ly/H0yJN__0

We're delighted to have been shortlisted in the @ProlificNorth Tech Awards 2026 🎉 We're finalists in the Tech Innovation of the Year category for our Compute-in-Transit technology - congratulations to all other nominees! Find out more about Compute-in-Transit ➡️ optalysys.com/what-we-do/

We're hiring! Join our team in the US & India 🇺🇸 🇮🇳   Roles in Bangalore, India - CMOS Layout Design Engineer – High-Speed Logic & Monolithic Photonics - Senior / Principal Analogue IC Design Engineer – Data Converters & Photonics Drivers - Staff Analogue IC Design Engineer – High-Speed Custom Logic Roles in the US - Business Development Manager - AI Systems Architect - VP Product Details & to apply ➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0xs7sz0

Photonics is already helping AI infrastructure move data faster,but transport is only the beginning. The next frontier is Compute-in-Transit: making optical data movement computationally useful... Nick New explains more in @techUK eu1.hubs.ly/H0xhyTm0

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Walker as CEO of Optalysys. With 30+ years of semiconductor, AI and investment experience, Chris joins at a pivotal moment as we scale our silicon photonics platform for next-generation AI and HPC infrastructure. Co-founder @NNOPT will move into the role of Chief Product Officer, continuing to lead the development of our photonics technology and support the growth of our US team. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0wd_Hq0

Last week, CEO @NNOPT joined leaders from across business, technology and government at the Business and Trade Dinner at Mansion House to discuss how the UK can strengthen its position as a global AI leader. Those discussions feel especially timely following this week's AI Hardware Plan announcement. Leadership in AI depends not only on models and software, but also on the advanced computing infrastructure that powers them. As the UK invests in sovereign AI capability, deep-tech innovation and next-generation compute will be critical to unlocking future growth. #AI #DeepTech #AIInfrastructure #AdvancedComputing #UKInnovation

The UK's new £1.1bn AI Hardware Plan announced today during #LondonTechWeek recognises a critical reality: AI leadership depends on hardware as much as software. Investment in compute, chips and skills is essential if Britain is to become an AI leader, not just an AI user. At Optalysys, we believe the next wave of AI innovation will come from radically more efficient computing technologies. Building sovereign AI capability means backing breakthrough UK hardware innovation alongside infrastructure investment. What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below! #AI #Semiconductors #Photonics #UKTech

🏆 Proud to be recognised as the Early Stage Winner at the @UKPrivateCap #VisionAwards2026 for the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber CEO Nick New collected the award and joined Northern Gritstone's Kate Spencer for a Vision Spotlight discussion on how private capital has helped accelerate Optalysys' growth. Thank you to @NorthernGritstone for your invaluable support over the past three years as we've advanced our photonic core technology and reached key milestones. Excited for what's next. #DeepTech #Innovation #PrivateCapital #Optalysys

We're thrilled to be named in @ProlificNorth's 2026 Tech Companies to Watch: Scale-up Edition list 🎉 The list "shines a light on ambitious companies that are not just building big ideas, but turning them into impact with real-world growth, funding success, and market traction whether that be through customers or subscriptions" Thank you @ProlificNorth and congratulations to all other companies named!

👀 more than raw speed...

Big news: we have secured £23m to advance photonic computing and US expansion. Full release: eu1.hubs.ly/H0r7vJG0 @NorthGritstone #imecxpand #LingottoHorizon #NSSIF

Shedding some light on the subject of sustainability in computing eu1.hubs.ly/H0rbX4z0