Industry recognition validates the NOVA Platform’s impact on simplifying deployments as fiber density and capacity demands grow

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD), a leader in fiber connectivity solutions for telecom, data center and network infrastructure environments, today announced that its NOVA™ Platform has earned Gold honoree status in the 2026 ISE Network Innovators’ Awards. The recognition comes as network operators face growing pressure to increase fiber density and capacity without adding complexity to installation and ongoing management. Introduced earlier this year, the NOVA Platform was designed around that challenge, combining high-density fiber management with tool-less installation, front-of-rack technician access and modular scalability.

The Gold honor reinforces Clearfield’s approach to making increasingly dense fiber environments simpler to deploy and manage as data centers and other network applications scale.

The recognition also comes on the heels of growing momentum for Clearfield in the data center market. The company recently announced a $22 million order to support a hyperscale data center project.

"We designed the NOVA Platform because higher density should not mean more complexity. This recognition reinforces that approach and the importance of solving the challenges crews encounter in real data center environments," said Anis Khemakhem, Chief Commercial Officer of Clearfield. "Innovation must translate into something useful in the field, and with the NOVA Platform, that means helping customers add capacity while keeping installation and fiber management straightforward."

That focus on practical deployment is also resonating with contractors working in increasingly dense data center environments. For Tim Gallegos, owner of G&A Communications and Construction, the NOVA Platform stands out for how much it simplifies data center deployments.

"We built our reputation on installing fiber efficiently in congested, difficult spaces, so the NOVA Platform fits how we work," Gallegos said. "NOVA's tool-less handling, front-of-rack access, and no additional parts needed for installation all help my crews move fast in tight data center rows without the usual bottlenecks."

As capacity demands increase, Gallegos said the NOVA Platform also helps crews make better use of limited rack space without sacrificing fiber management.

"The high-density cassettes and panels enable us to pull far more capacity into the same footprint, without losing the top-tier fiber management we're used to from the Clearview® Blue cassette. When every rack is packed and the schedule is tight, the NOVA Platform's consistency keeps the job on track."

ISE Magazine Editor, Hayden Beeson, congratulated Clearfield on the recognition, stating, "On behalf of the ISE Network Innovators’ Awards, I would like to congratulate Clearfield on achieving a well-deserved Gold honoree status. This competitive program enables ISE Magazine to showcase and applaud the most innovative products, projects, technologies, and programs that significantly impact the industry."

For more information on Clearfield and its innovative fiber solutions, visit www.SeeClearfield.com.

About Clearfield, Inc.

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber optic management, protection, and delivery solutions that enable high-performance connectivity across a wide range of markets, helping to close the digital divide. Clearfield’s labor lite, craft-friendly platform is leveraged by community broadband providers, MSOs, incumbent service providers, ISPs, data centers, wireless providers, IoT networks, the military, municipalities, and cooperatives to connect homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure faster and more efficiently. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Clearfield deploys more than a million fiber ports each year. For more information, visit www.SeeClearfield.com.

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