The document discusses the Optiputer, Quartzite, and Starlight projects, which aim to establish campus to global-scale optical technologies for lambda-grid computing. Led by researchers from UC San Diego and the University of Illinois at Chicago, these initiatives emphasize the advantages of dedicated optical connections for high-performance data handling in fields such as medical and earth sciences. The collaboration involves multiple academic and industrial partners, focusing on building a robust infrastructure that facilitates advanced networking and visualization capabilities.