Change happens fast. Are you ready for it?
Accelerate with a network that grows smarter every day
Explore the Adaptive Network
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Programmable Infrastructure
The Adaptive Network is based on robust optical, routing and switching infrastructure designed to securely manage a dynamic pool of virtual and physical resources that can be accessed and configured via common, open software interfaces. It's highly instrumented and scalable to meet the dynamic demands of the applications and services running on top of the network.
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Analytics and Intelligence
We have access to more network performance data than ever before. With real-time telemetry data comes the ability to leverage machine learning and AI to accurately predict potential network problems and anticipate trends—before they occur. When combined with software-defined control, the result is closed-loop automation and a self-learning network, with the ability to proactively and reactively adapt to your customers' needs.
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Software Control and Automation
To deliver differentiated experiences at scale, it's time to take your automation to the next level. The Adaptive Network empowers operators with software-defined control across multiple network layers, as well as end-to-end service lifecycle management across multiple domains, to optimize your infrastructure and intelligently automate services across any network domain or vendor.
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Services
When you're transforming your network to achieve strategic business objectives, you need the right people and expertise on your team, with the right portfolio services, to help you reach your goals. For over three decades we've teamed with customers and partners to build the world's most agile networks. Our proven services experts can support all phases of the network lifecycle to help you build, operate, and improve your network.
This diagram of the Adaptive Network cycle highlights the relationship between analytics and intelligence, software control and automation, and programmable infastructure.
AI in healthcare
Advancing medical care with secure, reliable networking
Next-generation broadband access
Connecting communities without compromise
More sustainable networks
Evolving networks with future-forward innovation
Change happens fast. Are you ready for it?
Explore the Adaptive Network
Programmable Infrastructure
The Adaptive Network is based on robust optical, routing and switching infrastructure designed to securely manage a dynamic pool of virtual and physical resources that can be accessed and configured via common, open software interfaces. It’s highly instrumented and scalable to meet the dynamic demands of the applications and services running on top of the network.
Analytics and Intelligence
We have access to more network performance data than ever before. With real-time telemetry data comes the ability to leverage machine learning and AI to accurately predict potential network problems and anticipate trends—before they occur. When combined with software-defined control, the result is closed-loop automation and a self-learning network, with the ability to proactively and reactively adapt to your customers' needs.
Software Control and Automation
To deliver differentiated experiences at scale, it's time to take your automation to the next level. The Adaptive Network empowers operators with software-defined control across multiple network layers, as well as end-to-end service lifecycle management across multiple domains, to optimize your infrastructure and intelligently automate services across any network domain or vendor.
Services
When you're transforming your network to achieve strategic business objectives, you need the right people and expertise on your team, with the right portfolio services, to help you reach your goals. For over three decades we've teamed with customers and partners to build the world's most agile networks. Our proven services experts can support all phases of the network lifecycle to help you build, operate, and improve your network.
AI in healthcare
Advancing medical care with secure, reliable networking
Next-generation broadband access
Connecting communities without compromise
More sustainable networks
Evolving networks with future-forward innovation
Testimonials
Our customers' view
Escalating demand for data requires a high-capacity and resilient network that can thrive not only today but for years to come. Preparing a future-fit network, through our partnership with Ciena, will enable Vi subscribers to experience world-class highly available, scalable connectivity, and realize the benefits of cloud, IoT, and 5G in future.
— Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Idea Ltd.
To provide the best possible digital experience and support bandwidth-intensive applications like high-speed gaming, cloud-based services, and live video streaming, we need the most innovative and reliable technology available. Ciena's industry-leading WaveLogic technology plays a critical role in helping us meet our customers’ digital demands and also supports our sustainability commitments.
— Tiago Setti, Director of Network Engineering, EdgeUno
Ciena is a partner who really understands where TELUS is going. They have their eye on our strategic priorities, and they work with us like a true partner. Whenever we have a challenge or an opportunity, they'll come with options and are very open to working us with full transparency and trust. And that’s what we love about Ciena.
— Shazia Sobani, TELUS Vice President Network Planning
We trust Ciena to help us continue to evolve our network and support in the bandwidth demands that customers are requesting.
— Aaron Werley, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Zayo Group
The Adaptive Network: Always ready for what's next
Are networks ready to support surging and unexpected demands from cloud-based applications, 5G, and AI? Join Ciena’s Mark Bieberich as he discusses the Adaptive Network—Ciena’s vision for the future of networking and the forces driving it forward.
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Ciena Services
We leverage decades of expertise and innovation to help you build, operate, and improve your network—and achieve your business objectives.