POET wins “AI Innovator of the Year” at 2024 Merit Awards
The company says this Gold Award recognises how its optical interposer is advancing the performance goals of leaders in AI networking and datacentres
POET Technologies has announced that it has been awarded “AI Innovator of the Year” in the Technology category of the 2024 Merit Awards, adding to its recent recognition by the 2024 AI Breakthrough Awards for “Best Optical AI Solution”.
“We are thrilled to honour POET Technologies as the AI Innovator of the Year,” said Marie Zander, executive director of the Merit Awards. “Their groundbreaking advancements in photonic technology are setting new standards in the AI industry, pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. This recognition is a testament to their leadership, vision, and commitment to revolutionising AI solutions. We congratulate the entire team at POET Technologies on this well-deserved achievement.”
Merit Awards winners in 2023 included notable companies such as Nvidia, Intel, and Oracle. Founded in 2022, the Merit Awards are judged by industry executives, Merit Awards staff, media, and consultants. The awards aim to recognise global leaders in a range of industries who are shaping the future.
“The POET Optical Interposer continues to gain accolades because the commercial viability of its applications are advancing the performance goals of the leaders in the AI networking and datacentre industries,” said Suresh Venkatesan, chairman & CEO of POET. “Our recent agreements with Mitsubishi Electric, Luxshare Tech, and Foxconn Interconnect Technology demonstrate why industry observers are impressed by what the POET team has achieved. Winning the Gold Prize as ‘AI Innovator of the Year’ is another validation for our platform technology. We thank the organisers of the Merit Awards for the honour and for shining a light on transformative companies around the world.”
