13 March 2025
SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. has been selected as the preferred partner by Excel Networking Solutions for high-performance MPO (Multi-Fiber Push-On) and VSFF (Very Short Form Factor) connectivity. This partnership will see SENKO connectors integrated into “Elevate,” a new line of cables and distribution products officially launched on April 2.
"We recognize the specific requirements of the white space and high-power compute markets when it comes to fibre connectivity. Elevate embodies this understanding along with our proven experience, bringing to market passive solutions crafted with a clear and uncompromising customer promise: ‘Our standard is higher.’ This includes offering features as standard that are typically seen as upgrades and helping our customers expedite processes by resetting lead time and service level expectations," said Andrew Percival, Managing Director of Excel Networking Solutions.
SENKO Precision Connectivity represents a premium brand that underscores the company's expertise in fibre optic innovation spanning over three decades. This brand — identified by the 'Enhanced by SENKO Precision Connectivity' logo — serves partners integrating SENKO’s high-performance connectors into their systems, showcasing products that feature some of the most precise and reliable fibre optic connectivity available today. SENKO's MPO solutions are engineered with industry-leading attributes, such as fully floating ferrules and unmatched precision alignment, which provide ultra-low-loss performance crucial for modern high-density, high-bandwidth data centre environments.
To address the surging demand for multifibre connectivity, Elevate cables will be manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham, UK. This investment allows Excel Networking Solutions to offer customers rapid turnaround times along with low-loss, high-performance connectivity solutions tailored for data centre applications. By incorporating SENKO Precision Connectivity products, customers benefit from cutting-edge technology, reliability, and the scalability necessary to meet the accelerating demand for data traffic and next-generation infrastructure.
"SENKO is delighted to announce this collaboration, which provides MPO connectivity to the EMEA market," said Phil Ward, Director of Strategic Marketing at SENKO. "The advanced manufacturing capabilities and services combined with SENKO’s unmatched expertise in fibre optic connectivity ensure that users of the Elevate solution will experience exceptional performance and reliability for their data centre needs."
"We are thrilled to partner with SENKO Precision Connectivity to bring innovative solutions to the data centre market. SENKO’s MPO connectivity products align perfectly with our commitment to quality and innovation. In the first half of 2025, we will expand this offering to include VSFF solutions based on the SENKO CS, SN, and SN-MT range. Together, we aim to empower our customers with faster, more reliable, and scalable connectivity solutions," said Percival.
