SENKO Precision Connectivity to feature in new Excel High-Performance MPO and VSFF Solutions to Serve the Booming Data Center Market

Basingstoke, UK – March 14, 2025 – SENKO Advanced Components, a global leader in passive fibre optic interconnect solutions, has been selected by Excel Networking Solutions as its preferred partner for high-performance MPO and VSFF connectivity. This collaboration will see SENKO connectors feature in Elevate, a new set of cables and distribution products to be launched at DCW London March 12/13. This underscores Excel’s commitment to innovation and dedication to supporting the unprecedented growth of the Data Center market.

Explaining the launch of Elevate and partnership with SENKO, Andrew Percival, Managing Director of Excel Networking Solutions commented, ‘We are recognised as leaders in the market when enterprise users across various verticals need standards-based copper, fibre and rack solutions for the LAN environment, but we understand the different requirements of the data centre and high-power compute market. Elevate takes this awareness together with our proven experience, and brings to market passive solutions designed with the specific requirements of the target markets’.

‘An example of our approach to re-defining our offer for this market is the Elevate multifibre cable and connectivity solution, which introduces a partnership with SENKO Precision Components as our go to choice for ultra-low loss multifibre MPO and VSFF connectors, the use of B2ca cable as standard, and investment in our own UK MPO termination facility’.

SENKO Precision Connectivity is a premium brand developed by SENKO to highlight its leadership in fibre optic innovation for over 30 years. The brand, which includes the “Enhanced by SENKO Precision Connectivity” logo, is designed for partners who integrate SENKO’s high-performance connectors into their systems. By using this brand, partners like Excel can showcase that their products feature some of the most precise and reliable fibre optic connectivity in the market. SENKO’s MPO solutions are engineered with industry-leading features, including fully floating ferrules and unmatched precision alignment, delivering ultra-low-loss performance essential for today’s high-density, high-bandwidth data center environments.

To meet the increasing demand for multifibre connectivity, Excel has established a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Birmingham, UK. This advanced facility enables the company to offer customers fast turnaround times and low-loss, high-performance connectivity solutions tailored for data center applications. By integrating SENKO Precision Connectivity products, Mayflex ensures that its customers benefit from cutting-edge technology, reliability, and scalability to handle the accelerated demand for data traffic and next-generation infrastructure.

“SENKO is delighted to collaborate with Mayflex in delivering MPO connectivity to the EMEA market,” said Phil Ward, Director of Strategic Marketing at SENKO. The new advanced manufacturing capabilities and service, combined with SENKO’s unparalleled expertise in fibre optic connectivity, ensure that users of the Elevate solution will receive the very best in performance and reliability for their data center applications.”

Mayflex’s new manufacturing facility integrates SENKO’s MPO connectors, which are specifically designed to enable high-density and low-loss connectivity for hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation data centers. SENKO’s MPO solutions provide exceptional optical performance, ensuring seamless support for 400G and 800G networks while allowing easy scalability to future applications.

“We are excited to partner with SENKO Precision Connectivity to deliver cutting-edge solutions to the Data Center market,” said Andrew Percival, Managing Director of Excel Networking Solutions. “SENKO’s MPO connectivity products perfectly complement our commitment to quality and innovation. During 2025 H1 we will expand this offer to include VSFF solutions based on the SENKO CS, SN, and SN-MT offer. Together, we aim to empower our customers with faster, more reliable, and scalable connectivity solutions.”

With SENKO’s extensive expertise and Mayflex’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, this partnership is poised to deliver innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of data centers. The collaboration will help organizations tackle the challenges of increased data traffic, ensuring they are equipped with the best tools to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

About SENKO

SENKO Advanced Components Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SENKO Advance Co., Ltd., headquartered in Yokkaichi, Japan. With 16 locations worldwide and extensive design and manufacturing capabilities, SENKO is recognized as a global leader in passive fibre optic interconnects and optical components. SENKO has deployed over 800 million connectors, holds more than 150 patents, and continues to pioneer next-generation connectivity solutions for the Data Center, Telco, and Wireless markets. For more information, visit https://www.senko.com.

About Mayflex

Mayflex is a leading distributor of advanced IP-enabled solutions including infrastructure, networking, and security products. By providing innovative solutions and superior service, Mayflex helps organizations improve their IT capabilities while optimizing cost and performance. Mayflex’s investments in cutting-edge manufacturing facilities demonstrate its commitment to meeting the needs of a rapidly growing market. For more information, visit https://www.mayflex.com.