High-performance research
and education networks
Accelerate research, collaboration, and breakthroughs
AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud resources can accelerate discovery and improve learning outcomes. But innovation slows when distance, complexity, and resource constraints make it harder to connect researchers with needed data and compute resources. Remove these barriers with secure, predictable connectivity that accelerates collaboration, advances research, and expands access to shared resources.
Fast-track
outcomes
Scientific advancement depends on moving data quickly between campuses, laboratories, research networks, and compute environments. With HPC powered by our optical connectivity, researchers can access information and resources without delays—accelerating discovery and improving outcomes.
Deliver seamless access
AI, analytics, and HPC resources are increasingly operated across campuses, cloud platforms, and research ecosystems. Our high-capacity optical networking seamlessly connects researchers to shared compute resources wherever they reside, enabling access without compromising performance.
Expand research collaboration
Break down the barriers that separate researchers from the people, data, and resources they need. Ciena provides a secure foundation for sharing data, accessing resources, and accelerating collaboration across distributed research and education communities, helping bring discovery closer.
Our research and education technology and services
Optical networking
Create faster, smarter networks from metro to long haul with industry-leading optical networking.
DCI and scale-across networks
Reduce power use, scale AI, and monetize cloud apps with global data center interconnect designed to efficiently meet growing demand.
Routing and switching
Address growing connectivity requirements, from access to metro, with programmable, scalable, disaggregated, and SDN-ready platforms.
Blue Planet Intelligent Automation Portfolio
Unlock the business value of networking expertise combined with operations support systems innovation.
Navigator Network Control Suite
Accelerate multi-vendor, multi-layer network operations from one point of control with Navigator NCS.
Services
Work with experts who help your network evolve to meet changing demands and enhance customer experience.
Insights
Thrive in the AI era
AI-driven networks create opportunities for network operators. Learn to take advantage of them with Ciena and our solutions for AI infrastructure.
Routing and switching
Learn how advanced routing and switching technologies power next-gen connectivity and growth.
High-capacity switching and transport
Discover how high-capacity switching and routing unlocks smarter, scalable network growth.