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AI is rewriting the rules of networking: What it means for all operators
AI is redefining the way operators of all kinds design, scale, and operate their networks. Ciena’s Brodie Gage explores how optical innovation and autonomous operations are enabling the global network fabric for the AI era.
Chalk Talk: Maximize your fiber capacity with L-band spectrum
In this Chalk Talk, Paul Chedore, Photonic Systems Architect, provides a detailed comparison between three options for increasing the usable spectrum: the conventional 9.6 THz C+L-band, 10.8 THz Extended C + Shifted L-band, and 12 THz Extended C-band + Extended L-band.
Episode 87: How Meta Reimagined OOB Management in the Data Center
On this episode, Mike “MJ” Joseph, who manages the infrastructure network engineering team at Meta, joins Ciena’s Mark Bieberich to discuss innovation in out-of-band (OOB) management networks, which are essential for initial device commissioning, disaster recovery, remote troubleshooting, and secure lifecycle management. MJ and Mark explore Meta's decision to adopt passive optical networking (PON) for OOB management, highlighting the collaborative effort with Ciena to create an ultra-scalable, cost effective PON-based solution. They also discuss the positive outcomes Meta has achieved by streamlining and automating its OOB network operations in the data center—and the lessons learned along the way.
CSPs are looking to use AIOps to broaden the scope of network management and improve operational efficiency at each stage of the network lifecycle, by combining big data with AI/machine learning (ML).
Weekly roundup | Ciena network Insights | November 4, 2022
In this edition of the insights: Learn how broadband service providers can maximize network flexibility to adapt and capture new business opportunities. Then watch PON expert Wayne Hickey detail how Ciena’s weatherized PON approach fundamentally changes how operators can eliminate cost, reduce deployment time, and help bridge the digital gap. Lastly, hear from euNetworks’ Tetyana Mozhayeva, Senior Director of Sustainability and Ciena’s Beth Hunter, Director of ESG and Social Impact as they discuss the importance of working toward a more sustainable network architecture.
Ciena’s PON expert Wayne Hickey details how new tools are engineered to accommodate direct outdoor deployments and avoid associated costs of street cabinets and collocation facilities.