"Real advances require large investment and take many years, which is what is necessary for optical AI/ML compute interconnect. Let’s hope investors realise this."

(This board understands this better than anyone.)

Buying POET would shave years of time and money it would take to develop something that can compete with our heavily-patented platform.

Anyone who wants to hit the ground running, and seize this burgeoning TAM by the short hairs, would have to consider this as one way to accomplish that.

(All consortium offers will be considered.)

"In a world driven by innovation and interconnectedness, the value of collaboration and cooperation cannot be overstated. One powerful strategy that organizations are increasingly adopting is the formation of consortia. These collaborative groups bring together diverse entities with a shared goal, creating a synergy that goes beyond individual capabilities."

https://ieee-isto.org/isto-blog/building-a-consortium-unleashing-the-power-of-collaboration-and-cooperation/