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WaveRouter: Three examples of metro routing done differently

Ciena’s Nicola Benvenuti details just a few of the business case examples this unique, purpose-built platform architecture supports to achieve greater simplicity, scale, and sustainability.

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Ciena Customer Insights featuring Zayo

Aaron Werley, Vice President of Technology, Lit Networks at Zayo Group, shares how Zayo has enhanced its network capacity, capability, and automation to deploy 400G and quickly turn up Zayo’s “Waves on Demand” service. He also discusses Zayo’s plans to meet its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030.

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Episode 69: Cogent’s Dave Schaeffer on acquiring T-Mobile’s wireline business, building a better internet backbone, and launching wave services

Ciena customer Cogent Communications operates one of the largest fiber-optic networks in the world, carrying around 1/4 of all internet traffic today. The ISP acquired the legacy Sprint long-haul fiber network from T-Mobile earlier this year.

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Advantages of Managed Spectrum Service vs Dark Fiber + DIY in the Enterprise Market

Large enterprises typically buy managed 100G wave service from Communications Service Providers (CSPs) for their business needs, paying monthly OPEX to the CSPs. When the network capacity required by the enterprise is low enough, buying managed 100G wave services is cost-effective for the enterprise.

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Diamond State Networks boosts middle mile connectivity with Ciena’s coherent optics

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Episode 69: Cogent’s Dave Schaeffer on acquiring T-Mobile’s wireline business, building a better internet backbone, and launching wave services

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Advantages of Managed Spectrum Service vs Dark Fiber + DIY in the Enterprise Market

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