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Network as a Sensor
The safety and security of our critical infrastructure has never been more important than it is today. Adversaries have advanced capabilities and are constantly targeting these systems; consequently, investments in cyber security are expected to top $17 billion in 2021. Having accurate telemetry and visibility at the lower levels validates the integrity of the physical layer in critical infrastructure. Ciena works in partnership with agencies to define network requirements and tailor a network-as-a-sensor solution to each unique environment.
Ciena Extends Environmental Commitment with Science-Based Targets
Ciena commits to reducing direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions to drive down environmental impact of networks across the globe.
Ciena | BT: committed to keeping people connected
With new ideas, innovative tools, and creative people, we’re evolving BT’s transformation roadmap faster than ever — to deliver new kinds of experiences to end users.
More innovation. More services. More capacity.
Resources
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Welcome to your Free Ciena Training page. Here we help you deploy and operate Ciena technologies in your network and get even more value from our solutions.
Learn moreMigrating to a Flexible Core
We’re redefining optical networking and discover the solutions BT needs to build programmable optical infrastructure and the Adaptive Network.
Discover howDigital transformation
BT can now fast-track its digital transformation to remove legacy systems and provide customers with even greater connectivity.
Find out howNetwork Operations with MCP
BT can supercharge its network with automated operations, reimagine optical for an on-demand world, and avoid service disruption.
Discover moreRouting & Switching Solutions
There is a new way to build IP-based networks and keep BT ahead of customer demands for extra services and capacity, whether that’s for IoT and AI or video streaming and AR/VR.
Find out how5G
BT can transform its network to provide end users with the experiences and massive end-to-end performance gains that 5G has promised.
See howProfessional services
Ciena can help BT fast-track and de-risk its network modernisation journey and transform with the Adaptive Network.
Meet them allMeet the Team
Improving customer centricity is a top priority for BT, and our team plays a big part in BT’s missions and strategies. We’re bringing new ideas, innovative tools, and creative people to evolve BT’s technology roadmap.
Find out moreWaveLogic 5
Open up the distance of how far you can go! 400GbE everywhere
Migrating to a Flexible Core
Infobrief
Primer: A Guide to 400G Optical Networks
This guide covers all you need to know about 400G, the technology that supports it, a...
Downloadblog
What is ZR+?
ZR+ means different things to different people. Learn about the wide range of differe...
ReadInfographic
Interactive Guide to Enabling a Programmable Optical Infrastructure
What do FlexO and programmable coherent technology have to do with next-gen networks?...
ViewDigital transformation
Press Release
Blue Planet Selected by BT to Enhance End User Digital Experience for Global CustomersIntelligent automation software from Blue Planet further enhances speed and reliability of BT’s cloud-based collaboration services for multinational customers
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Intelligent automation software from Blue Planet further enhances speed and reliability of BT’s cloud-based collaboration services for multinational customers
Product
VNF lifecycle management with BluePlanet NFVONetwork Functions Virtualization (NFV) allows network operators to reduce their dependence on single-purpose appliances by taking functions that were previously built into hardware and implementing them in software that runs on industry-standard servers, network, and storage platforms.
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Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) allows network operators to reduce their dependence on single-purpose appliances by taking functions that were previously built into hardware and implementing them in software that runs on industry-standard servers, network, and storage platforms.
Solutions
Build your automation strategy on a solid inventory foundationInventory systems are a critical component of a network provider’s operations. But, more often than not, the information they contain is static, populated when a network device was first commissioned into the network, and not updated since.
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Inventory systems are a critical component of a network provider’s operations. But, more often than not, the information they contain is static, populated when a network device was first commissioned into the network, and not updated since.
Routing & Switching Solutions
Adaptive IPCiena’s Adaptive IP lets you deliver IP-based connectivity for 5G, IP VPN Business Services, Cloud, Fiber Deep, legacy TDM, and Edge Computing with the service velocity and performance your customers demand.
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Ciena’s Adaptive IP lets you deliver IP-based connectivity for 5G, IP VPN Business Services, Cloud, Fiber Deep, legacy TDM, and Edge Computing with the service velocity and performance your customers demand.
Routing and Switching PlatformsSupport new and legacy business services and take on new opportunities, like 5G and Fiber Deep, with streamlined easy-to-manage packet networks. See your options.
Support new and legacy business services and take on new opportunities, like 5G and Fiber Deep, with streamlined easy-to-manage packet networks. See your options.
Extending the 100G EdgeIntroducing Ciena’s new 5171 Service Aggregation Switch and Service Aggregation Platform, bringing more capacity closer to the network edge, enabling deployment into outdoor street cabinets and other uncontrolled locations.
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Introducing Ciena’s new 5171 Service Aggregation Switch and Service Aggregation Platform, bringing more capacity closer to the network edge, enabling deployment into outdoor street cabinets and other uncontrolled locations.
The aerodynamics of routingTo go faster a race car doesn’t necessarily need a bigger engine – is the same true for your IP network? Learn how to simplify E2E traffic and service demands that outperform most IP routing expectations.
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To go faster a race car doesn’t necessarily need a bigger engine – is the same true for your IP network? Learn how to simplify E2E traffic and service demands that outperform most IP routing expectations.
Professional Services
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Ciena Managed ServicesDownload now
With nearly 25 years of industry leadership, we support more than 1,300 of the world’s largest, most complex networks. In addition, our teams provide consultative Go-To-Market support to our Managed Service Provider customers, helping enable sales teams and develop joint demand generation programs. This partnership approach helps ensure our mutual success.
Meet the Team
John Coyle
Job Role at Ciena: Leads the BT account for Ciena, Hometown: Recently moved to Castewellan Co. Down after living in Crouch End in London & Wanborough in Wiltshire for 19 years, Email: jcoyle@ciena.com
Bali Ahlawat
Job Role at Ciena: Account Manager, The BT Account, Hometown: Isleworth, West London, Email: bahlawat@ciena.com
Kenny Muir
Job Role at Ciena: Responsible for new business development across the BT account, Hometown: Motherwell, Scotland, but I’ve been living in Wiltshire since 1998, Email: kmuir@ciena.com
Darren Rooney
Job Role at Ciena: Operations Director, Hometown: Ardglass, Co.Down, Email: drooney@ciena.com
Laura Martin Domenech
Job Role at Ciena: Account Director, Hometown: Sabadell, Barcelona, Email: lmartind@ciena.com
Steve Black
Job Role at Ciena: Senior Systems Engineer, Hometown: Wallasey, Merseyside, Email: sblack@ciena.com
Sean Oliver
Job Role at Ciena: Senior Systems Engineer, Hometown: Harrow, Middlesex, Email: soliver@ciena.com
Alfonso Malaga
Job Role at Ciena: Senior Systems Engineer, Hometown: Lima, Peru, Email: cmalagao@ciena.com
Amanda Murray
Job Role at Ciena: CSM for BT Technology, Hometown: Carlisle, Cumbria, Email: amurray@ciena.com
Nellie Zachari
Role at Ciena: Senior marketing manager for BT and Openreach, Hometown: Athens, Greece. Moved to central London a few years ago—absolutely enjoying the best of both worlds, Email: kzachari@ciena.com
Kenny Vance
Job Role at Ciena: Customer Service Manager for Openreach, Hometown: Lanarkshire, Scotland, Email: kvance@ciena.com
Graeme Williams
Job Role at Ciena: Customer Technical Advocate, Hometown: Deal, Kent, Email: grwillia@ciena.com
Sibyl Miranda
Job Role at Ciena: Associate systems engineer, Hometown: Lisbon,Portugal/Goa,India, Email: smiranda@ciena.com
Angela Van Wel
Job Role at Ciena: Customer Success Advocate, Hometown: Greenisland, Co. Antrim, Email: avanwel@ciena.com
Patrick Law
Job Role at Ciena: Junior Project Manager, Hometown: Bangor, Northern Ireland, Co. Down, Email: plaw@ciena.com
Rebecca Forshaw
Job Role at Ciena: Senior Project Manager for Openreach, Hometown: York, born and bred! Will never move, Email: rforshaw@ciena.com