OFC 2026—What’s next
AI changes the game. We’ve got your playbook.
AT OFC 2026, we showcased leading innovation to help you stay ahead of AI demand. From 1.6T coherent and hyper-rail photonics to next-gen data center interconnects and quantum-safe networks, you can elevate your network performance—maximizing efficiencies, growth, and the value of your infrastructure.
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Demonstrations
Intra-data center networkingExplore copper, co-packaged optics, and liquid cooling to accelerate scale-up and scale-out data center networks.
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Explore copper, co-packaged optics, and liquid cooling to accelerate scale-up and scale-out data center networks.
Advanced coherent pluggablesScale inter-data center capacity with pluggables—from WaveLogic™ 6 Nano 800G to 1.6T Coherent-Lite and 1600ZR+.
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Scale inter-data center capacity with pluggables—from WaveLogic™ 6 Nano 800G to 1.6T Coherent-Lite and 1600ZR+.
Ciena ServicesMaximize fiber performance with expertise and AI-driven innovation. Design smarter across dark, lit, or hybrid networks.
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Maximize fiber performance with expertise and AI-driven innovation. Design smarter across dark, lit, or hybrid networks.
Optical transportSecure capacity across metro, edge, and long-haul with Waveserver® E-Series, 1.6T quantum-safe encryption, and transponders.
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Secure capacity across metro, edge, and long-haul with Waveserver® E-Series, 1.6T quantum-safe encryption, and transponders.
Programmable photonicsSee how Reconfigurable Line System Hyper-Rail and C&L-band point-to-point configurations power metro, edge, and ROADMs.
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See how Reconfigurable Line System Hyper-Rail and C&L-band point-to-point configurations power metro, edge, and ROADMs.
Routing and switchingGain capacity, reach, and control. Combine routing, edge-to-access, and data center management to boost resilience.
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Gain capacity, reach, and control. Combine routing, edge-to-access, and data center management to boost resilience.
Navigator Network Control Suite Accelerate services, speed resolution, and reduce risk with AI troubleshooting, digital-twin validation, and deployment automation.
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Accelerate services, speed resolution, and reduce risk with AI troubleshooting, digital-twin validation, and deployment automation.
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