At the end of September 2024, fibre-optic network connections were available to 68% of Finnish households. The goal is that, by 2027, a total of 5,500 km of new high-speed optical fibre networks of 1 Gbit/s has been built in the operating area, using which digital data can be transferred at very high speeds, practically with unlimited capacity. Promoting digitalisation has for long been a key theme in. Photonics, the science of light, is at the forefront of technological innovation, driving advancements in numerous sectors. Photonics has a privileged status within the EU as one of six key-enabling technologies1. Photonics is not only recognized within the European Commission2 and EU Member States. The objectives of the Northern EU Gateways project is to significantly improve the backbone connectivity in a strategically important region in Europe and to strengthen the EU's links with third countries. The vital functions of the modern society rely on robust and reliable networks and digital. The Finnish authorities favour a competition-driven, fibre-based network roll-out assisted by public funds for underserved areas and advice for local municipalities on how to deploy digital connectivity networks. The Digital infrastructure strategy and Finland's digital compass support the EU's. The Nokia industry-leading optical network portfolio leverages highly vertically integrated coherent optical engines and includes the latest generation of open and flexible optical line systems, intelligent coherent pluggables, ultra power-efficient intra-data center optics, AI-powered network. Enter Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ), a cornerstone modulation scheme that has powered decades of data transmission, particularly within the critical realm of optical transceiver technology. While newer, more complex schemes emerge to handle escalating bandwidth demands, NRZ remains remarkably relevant.