Ciena turns 25
This year, we turn 25. As we approach the quarter century mark, we're taking a step back to reflect on some of the most important and memorable experiences we've had through the years. It's been one heck of a ride. Join us as we relive the journey.
In Their Words: Gary Smith, Steve Alexander & Steve Chaddick on Ciena’s Early Years
2017 marks Ciena’s 25th anniversary–November 8 to be exact. Gary Smith, Ciena’s long-time CEO; Steve Alexander, Ciena’s CTO, and Steve Chaddick, one of the company’s co-founders, look back on the last 25 years.
#Ciena25: Best Wishes from Some Amazing Customers: Ciena's Virtual Birthday Card
To help celebrate Ciena's 25th anniversary, a few of our customers sent over some kind words as a virtual “birthday card”. From all of us at Ciena, thank you.
A look back at Ciena
2017 marks the 25-year anniversary of Ciena's founding in 1992. To celebrate, we look back at the people, pictures and technologies that have made us who we are today.
A Peek Inside Ciena’s New Ottawa Campus and R&D Lab
The Ciena team turned out for a day of celebration as we officially moved into our new 425,000 square foot Ottawa campus.
Ciena CEO Gary Smith reflects on lessons learned
Ciena CEO Gary Smith discusses his decision-making philosophy for getting through turbulent times and looks back at a quarter century's worth of experiences that companies of all sizes can learn from.
Meet Lightworks Lou
Once upon a time, Ciena had a fiber-loving, LightSaber-wielding mascot named Lightworks Lou. Learn more about our old optical networking guru in the Ciena Community.
Share your memories
Do you have memories of the early years at Ciena? Let us know. And if you have pictures we'd love to see them.
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