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25GS-PON: Maintaining MSO broadband dominance
This paper explores 25 gigabit symmetric PON (25GS-PON) as the broad-scale intercept for PON in cable. 25GS-PON meets key require ...
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Intelligent Data - Driven Operations with AIOps
In this white paper, Heavy Reading focuses on artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) and the emerging role of AI in mu ...
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Advantages of Managed Spectrum Service vs Dark Fi ...
As network capacity increases, the monthly OPEX for the managed 100G wave service to the enterprise increases rapidly—compelling ...
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Business Benefits of Automating the Commissioning ...
Automation in service delivery is proven to provide cost reductions and quality improvements, correlating with increased customer ...
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Verizon, Ciena and Network Modernization
With Ciena, Verizon was able to build a parallel network — minimizing disruptions and reducing risk to end users — that was less ...
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Ciena’s Coherent Routing Paves the Way for True I ...
Ciena is completely transforming coherent routing by introducing WaveRouter, a new platform architecture built on an open purpose ...
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Redefining Metro Networks for Scale, Simplicity, ...
This paper by Omdia explores the evolution of metro platform architecture to hybrid-DDC chassis with integrated coherent optics.
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Coordinated IP/Optical Control: Next Generation C ...
The momentum for converged multi-layer operations has begun, and industry innovators are discovering the benefits. There is chang ...
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5G Network Strategies Operator Survey 2023
Over three-quarters of operators surveyed expect at least 25 percent of their macro cell sites to contain at least some fronthaul ...
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The Open RAN ecosystem gathers steam: The future ...
This analyst report explores how operators can maximize benefits against the cost of Open RAN.
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Omdia Report: Flexible XGS-PON deployments can be ...
This paper looks at trends in how Passive Optical Network (PON) networks are being deployed in terms of technology choices like G ...
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Increasing Fiber Capacity with L-band: A comparis ...
Networks with high bandwidth applications and sustained bandwidth growth are quickly facing capacity exhaust on routes between ke ...
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Coherent Optics: 100G, 400G, & Beyond
This white paper provides the industry’s most in-depth look at the current state and future trajectory of coherent optical transm ...
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Heavy Reading: Simplifying Operations with Multi- ...
The adoption of SDN domain controllers improves network management and should be a central element in an IT-based digital transfo ...
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Open, Automated, & Programmable Transport Net ...
This white paper provides the industry’s most in-depth look at the current state and future trajectory of open, automated, and pr ...
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Secure Supply Chain for Governments: 2020 securit ...
Ciena takes a comprehensive approach toward maintaining the security and continuity of its supply chain.
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Evolution of Network Design
Networking designs have had to are shifting to add complexity and operational pressures.
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ACG Segment Routing Survey
Enterprises and service providers are undergoing a profound disruption to adapt to the new norm of a hybrid work at home strategy.
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Omdia: 100G Everywhere for Carriers and Enterpris ...
The 400G capability will be extended into the aggregation segment of the network to handle the growth of 100G access links.
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Get Ready for 5G. Deliver IP Differently.
IP has been a part of every mobile generation since 2G and is exponentially more important as network operators contend with a ne ...
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2022 Trends to Watch: Optical Networks
Pluggables in switch routing platforms are on a trajectory for a mass volume market. Download the report to learn more.
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5G Success Using the Adaptive Network Approach
Learn how Ciena 5G Network Solutions provide network operators with the choice they need in their 4G/5G xHaul network architectur ...
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The digital telco of the future: Challenges and o ...
This white paper identifies and explores some of the major challenges Australasian Communications Service Providers' face.