The company says its process makes data transmission faster and more reliable than existing fiber-optic systems.

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Meanwhile, Apple has been found guilty of violating patents relating to telecom standards held by Samsung, including technology that makes the transfer and transmission of data between devices more efficient.

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The company makes telecommunications transmission equipment which is used to carry voice and data traffic.

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