Interactive demos feature AI-driven operations and programmable infrastructure capabilities for the AI era
At MWC 2026 (March 2-5), Ciena (Hall 2, stand #2J51) will feature demonstrations focused on the transition from the complex and cumbersome network operations of today to the self-managing, self-optimizing networks of the future. Show attendees will have an opportunity to see first-hand how Ciena’s technology can enable networks to autonomously connect, gather real-time intelligence, reason, and act in a way that is aligned to targeted business outcomes.
Software-driven solutions from Ciena and Blue Planet, including agentic AI and open automation tools, help service providers maintain control while reducing manual workloads. These building blocks create a highly autonomous network that can predict issues and execute decisions across complex multi-vendor environments.
Service providers are also challenged to deliver increasingly complex, high-capacity data center connectivity for AI workloads. To meet these needs, Ciena will showcase its industry-leading networking technologies to connect within, around, and between data centers.
Ciena’s booth will feature:
● AI-powered lifecycle automation – An intent-based automation architecture that senses, reasons, and acts across domains for self-optimized operations.
● Digital twin for proactive operations – Autonomously assure IP networks with AI agents that can predict issues, assess service impact, and optimize performance to ensure operators meet SLA requirements.
● AI agent builder – An OSS-native, low‑code environment empowering customers and partners to create AI agents with access to prebuilt tools, data, APIs, and a library of AI agents to accelerate adoption.
● Multi-layer AI operations – Smart management tools, AI assistants, and agents that automate device setup and take network operations to the next level.
● Data center interconnect (DCI) – Architectures for interconnecting data centers and scaling AI factories across distributed locations with unmatched reliability and efficiency.
● Enterprise and wholesale AI opportunities – Explore monetization opportunities for service providers through next-generation connectivity and proactive market demand shaping.
● End-to-end autonomous networking self-driven presentation – An interactive experience exploring how Ciena enables networks to connect, sense, reason, and act autonomously to align real-time intelligence with intent and outcomes.
Off-booth partner demonstration: AWS Booth (upper level, south entrance):
● AI-driven cross-domain service stitching – Showcasing how agentic AI translates intent into automated service lifecycle actions using AWS-native AI services with Blue Planet AI Studio.
For more information about Ciena visit: https://www.ciena.com/next-steps/events/schedule-your-meeting-with-ciena or contact jmoody@ciena.com or pr@ciena.com.
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is the global leader in high-speed connectivity. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand. By harnessing the power of our networking systems, interconnects, automation software, and services, Ciena revolutionizes data transmission and network management. With unparalleled expertise and innovation, we empower our customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. For updates on Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn and X, or visit the Ciena Insights webpage or Ciena website.
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