Intel Capital invests in Salience Labs to scale AI optical networking

Intel Capital invested in Salience Labs to support deployment of optical switching technology for AI data centers. The funding will support volume manufacturing and expansion in Silicon Valley. Salience demonstrated a 64-port all-optical photonic switch at ECOC 2026; it plans 128- and 256-port systems. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Intel Capital Business published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)