CALIENT Technologies specializes in adaptive photonic switching systems designed for high-speed optical networks. The company serves a diverse range of clients including telecom service providers, data centers, cloud computing platforms, and government applications. Operating in the optical networking market, CALIENT leverages advanced technologies such as 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) and SDN (Software-Defined Networking) to offer solutions that enhance network efficiency and flexibility. Their core product, the Optical Circuit Switch (OCS), enables the dynamic reallocation of network resources, thereby optimizing the use of expensive servers, accelerators, storage, and test devices. CALIENT's business model revolves around selling these high-tech switching systems and associated software, generating revenue through direct sales and long-term service agreements. The company is known for its innovative approach to moving light instead of fiber, which significantly reduces latency and increases network performance.

Keywords: photonic switching, optical networking, 3D MEMS, SDN, data centers, cloud computing, telecom, OCS, network optimization, dynamic reallocation.