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AI demand sells out Lumentum optical components through 2029

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Lumentum, a supplier of optical components, has reported that its products are completely sold out until early 2029. This surge in demand is driven by technology companies seeking to build faster data centers for artificial intelligence applications. The company's CEO indicated that the current demand significantly outstrips supply, leading to the extended backlog. AI

IMPACT Confirms compute and networking infrastructure as a major bottleneck for AI development and deployment.

RANK_REASON Significant demand for AI infrastructure components leading to multi-year sell-out. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI demand sells out Lumentum optical components through 2029

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · thejapantimes ·

    Lumentum's optical components are "completely sold out" through early 2029 on demand from tech companies clamoring for faster artificial intelligence data cente

    Lumentum's optical components are "completely sold out" through early 2029 on demand from tech companies clamoring for faster artificial intelligence data centers, according to its CEO. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /10/09/companies/lumentum-ai-server-sold-out/?utm_…

    LINKS japantimes.co.jp/…/lumentum-ai-server-sol… japantimes.co.jp

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