Signal All-photonic networks are named as the key enabler of low-carbon workload distribution
Summary
In the near-horizon layer NTT DATA singles out all-photonic networks as the enabler that removes latency and energy loss so low-carbon workloads can be shifted dynamically between data centers and regions.
Classification
Main topicDigital Infrastructure & Cyber
Region menusGlobal
Occurrencescope:global
Impactscope:global
Time horizon4-10 years (2026-07-26)
Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52
Evidence 1
- Technology Foresight 2026: Sustaining growth in the era of mass intelligence NTT DATA page=61;section=6 From illusory efficiency to sufficiency / Technology landscape: Next 2026-03 accessed 2026-07-26
Part of trends 1
Directly linked issues 1
- IssueSufficiency thresholds sit unreconciled beside the report's own compute expansion forecasts2 trends · 3 signals
Relation types: direct_urgent · supports
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