About LightCounting

For over 20 years, LightCounting has continued to provide the industry with timely and accurate analysis and forecasts to empower our clients to make sound business decisions. Our reports and services are recognized throughout the industry as the gold standard for market intelligence. 

Who are we? 

LightCounting —the name alone sets us apart and defines us as a company. LightCounting began with an analyst team focused on researching high-speed interconnects for the datacom, telecom, and enterprise communications markets. Since then, our research and coverage have evolved to include the entire supply chain, from optical and semiconductor components to modules and sub-systems. 

We continually strive to define and refine our market intelligence mix to offer our clients unique perspectives on the industry landscape and actionable data and analysis that contribute to the success of their businesses. 

What goes into our market intelligence? 

Of course, there’s market research and there’s data collection, but there is also market analysis, competitive intelligence, product intelligence and, most importantly, the expertise to combine these elements into a guiding synthesis. 

The crucial ingredient—our analyst team. The analysts on our team bring broad industry experience in optical components, optical systems, semiconductors, and communications networks. Members of the team have helped companies grow from startup through IPO and through M&A activities. Our team has extensive executive-level operational experience at leading companies such as AMD, OFS (now Lightera), JDSU (now Lumentum), and other top optical component companies, as well as prior industry and financial analyst experience with Omdia, TeleGeography, Linley Group, Ovum, Infonetics, and RHK. 

What is our approach to market research? 

LightCounting sorts through the noise and distills the ocean of information down to the most important, actionable insights. Our analysis stems from directly communicating with suppliers and buyers at all levels of the supply chain to create a 360-degree view of the products and end markets. We scour industry and government data, which our analysts integrate into meaningful market sizing models and future value forecasts for variables within the sector. Is the market growing? Is it in decline? Where is it heading next? With this thorough market research approach, we find the answers to guide both your short- and long-term planning. Market intelligence stretches further than market research and analysis. 

What is our approach to product intelligence? 

Product intelligence adds micro-level relevance to the macro context of our market analysis, providing our clients with real-world examples of the product launches and offerings that drive numbers. Through competitive intelligence, we keep our clients informed about their rivals’ strategies and changes in industry standards to give them the understanding they need to choose the right path to gain or maintain their crucial competitive edge. From company, brand and product strategies to communication and performance benchmarking, we analyze the competitive landscape of hundreds of transmission ranges, form factors and data rates. 

How do we deliver value to our clients? 

The true value we deliver to our clients comes from integrating all these elements into a cohesive whole. Our dedicated account team and client service professionals work closely with each client, ensuring they receive not only up-to-date knowledge but also meaningful insights. This empowers our clients to understand the current market situation, anticipate industry trends, and respond proactively to future changes—so their businesses continue to thrive and grow. 

That’s what defines our market intelligence. That’s how we help our clients grow.