Trusted provider of secure, resilient and future-ready government networks
Ciena is a global leader in secure, high-performance networking, partnering with governments to build and protect the digital foundations of national infrastructure.
From terrestrial and subsea optical networks to communications, satellite ground stations, and critical transport and energy systems, our technology underpins Australia’s security, prosperity, and sovereign capability.
We help agencies plan with confidence, optimise performance, and ensure operational continuity — using automation and AI-driven intelligence to anticipate, detect, and respond to evolving demands and threats in an increasingly complex environment.
Why Governments choose Ciena for trusted NetworksGovernments around the world choose Ciena for resilient, interoperable networks that adapt to mission demands, deliver secure, always-on connectivity and are ready to enable emerging AI infrastructure.
Learn more
Governments around the world choose Ciena for resilient, interoperable networks that adapt to mission demands, deliver secure, always-on connectivity and are ready to enable emerging AI infrastructure.
Networks - a strategic asset for national prosperityThe ability to maximise the future benefits of AI will depend on the network beneath it. Ciena delivers the foundation that powers innovation, safeguards critical infrastructure, and sustains mission-critical services.
Learn more
The ability to maximise the future benefits of AI will depend on the network beneath it. Ciena delivers the foundation that powers innovation, safeguards critical infrastructure, and sustains mission-critical services.
Protecting critical connectivity through network infrastructureTerrestrial and subsea networks carry the data that powers economies and connects nations. Ciena underpins this vital infrastructure with secure, intelligent technology that helps governments strengthen resilience and ensure reliable global communications.
Learn more
Terrestrial and subsea networks carry the data that powers economies and connects nations. Ciena underpins this vital infrastructure with secure, intelligent technology that helps governments strengthen resilience and ensure reliable global communications.
Why Governments choose Ciena for trusted networks
Ciena is a global leader in optical networking, trusted by governments and critical industries to underpin the backbone of national infrastructure across terrestrial, subsea, and data centre networks.
As connectivity demands grow through AI, cloud adoption, and a more contested global environment, governments must ensure sovereignty, security, and continuity. Ciena delivers the technology and expertise to meet this mission — providing secure, resilient, and future-ready networks that advance Australia’s economic prosperity, innovation, and national resilience.
ARTICLE
Three ways Ciena’s Adaptive Network can help federal leaders increase agility during challenging times
Networks - a strategic asset for ongoing prosperity
The ability to maximise the future benefits of AI will depend on the network beneath it. For governments, this means investing in secure, resilient, and sovereign-ready infrastructure capable of enabling innovation while managing risk.
Ciena helps Government and industry establish the technical foundation for national economic prosperity and innovation by delivering high-capacity, intelligent networks that ensure data sovereignty, support responsible adoption, and safeguard critical services. As agencies consider how to unlock the promise of AI and pursue national priorities in economic growth, security, and social cohesion, Ciena provides trusted expertise and technology that strengthens resilience and continuity.
BLOG
Out-of-band, in focus: Tackling complexity, space, and scale in the AI-era data center
Protecting critical connectivity through resilient network infrastructure
Terrestrial and subsea networks form the backbone of global communications, with undersea cables carrying more than 95% of international data traffic. These systems are vital to government operations, economic growth, and national resilience — ensuring secure communications and continuity across borders.
Ciena supports this critical infrastructure with robust, intelligent networks that strengthen monitoring, enable rapid threat detection, and maintain the flow of essential services. From protecting sensitive data to advancing optical innovation that powers future prosperity, Ciena provides the trusted, future-ready foundation that keeps nations connected and secure.
BLOG
A well-defended and resilient security operation: Strength built on trust, people, and purpose
Ciena solutions
Product
WaveLogic 6
Through 800G pluggables and the industry’s first 1.6 Tb/s transceivers, WaveLogic 6 e...
Learn moreSolution
Quantum-safe communications
Learn how to protect critical data from quantum computer threats with encryption that...
Learn moreSolution
Navigator Network Control Suite
Navigator NCS accelerates multi-vendor, multi-layer network operations from one point...
Learn more6500
Ciena’s 6500 family of Packet-Optical Platforms helps you continually stay ahead of u...
Learn more